First visit to SF, glad I stayed at the Sheraton :o)
It was my first trip to SF, half my friends told me to stay near Union Square, the other half said stay near Fishermans Wharf. I'm so glad I stayed here. I am a lone female traveller and felt totally safe here. The staff were helpful and efficient, the staff at the concierge desk were very knowledgeable about the local area. I had specifically requested a courtyard room due to reviews about noise. I had a wonderful, quiet roomy room, with a comfy king-sized bed. Yes, the hotel was a bit past it's best, the lifts were "lucky', (lucky if they didn't break down and lucky if they got you to the correct floor) but were a great way of making new friends :o) The free internet in the lounge area was fast and perfectly adequate for checking emails, I never found it too busy, maybe some families should consider relaxing on their holiday and leave some their electronic devices at home?? The fire pit area was a good idea, but was filled with smokers when I checked it out, not nice. I breakfasted at the Hollywood Cafe just down the street, (there's also an IHOP nearby) and had dinner at the baked potato shop just over the road. The F streetcar stops right outside, so convenient to get to the Ferry Building or Market Street, and it was a 5 minute walk to Fishermans Wharf. Had a wonderful visit and I would glady return here.