Radisson Hotel San Francisco

LOCAL AREA-I found San Francisco at night intimidating at first as the streets were full of performers with crowds of onlookers and plenty of beggars. Pick pockets were hanging around the back of the crowds and there is definitely need for caution here. Once you adjust to this environment it is fine. There were a lot of places within walking distance as the hotel was well situated for Fisherman’s Wharf. Union Square was easy reached by the cable car, tram and public bus. We used the cable car which was an experience albeit one of the most expensive ways to travel at $5 per person for a one way ticket. The tram and public bus were much cheaper. The pier for Alcatraz was a ten minute walk away and Ghirardelli Square was around 15-20 minutes. There was a cool breeze from the sea in San Francisco and a jumper or jacket would be best.

HOTEL ROOM-The balcony in this hotel was lovely, it had views of Alcatraz. The bed was another key feature. It had adjustable controls for the mattress, you could make it firm or soft and each side could be different. There was a safe and the room itself was spacious.

AMENITIES-The hotel had a pool although seldom used due to low temperatures. Even though the hotel had few amenities it was more than adequate.

DINING-There was no restaurant in this hotel though there was an ihop (International House of Pancakes)next door. On the hotel grounds there was a Johnny Rockets and Ben and Jerry’s take away. The hotel had a cart in the lobby for take away breakfast items.