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So as I mentioned in another thread I will be at JavaOne at the end of June, and I need to book a hotel by the Moscone Center. (So I don't need to be *right* on Union sq...)My top 5 (not in preferential order) after a little research are:
Argent Hotel
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Hotel Milano
San Francisco Marriott
W San Francisco
I am currently leaning towards the W, it's across the street from the Moscone Center where the conference will be. Anyone have any experience with any of these? Anything I should be aware of?
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This is my favorite hotel in SF.
You can even get a goldfish in your room.
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My dad stayed at the Argent last year. I'll check with him about what he thought.
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My friends stayed here in the Joe Boxer Room. I've seen the Jerry Garcia room too. Pretty cool.
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No crazy rooms for me, I am going with whatever the conference has reserved. My understanding is that those rooms are reasonably nice. I somehow doubt work would spot for me to get a penthouse or anything
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W hotels are my favorite hotels. They are just designed so well. I have stayed at the Grand Hyatt Embarcadero before. It is a very cool hotel. It is kind of in a pyramid shape with an atrium in the middle similar to the Luxor in Las Vegas. The rooms are nice and the view of fishermans wharf and the bay is beautiful.
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Your choice of hotel should hinge on what you look for in a hotel experience. (Do I sound like a travel agent, or what? )
The W should be fine as it's conveniently located and is a good hotel.
What you should really be asking yourself is "Where should I eat?" That area has some great food. If you're feeling brave and want a unique dining experience, the food at AsiaSF is amazing. (Click the link to see why some bravery is necessary.)
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So I made reservations for the W. The where to eat question will be posed closer to the trip. I get a per diem while on the trip and intend to make the most of it I'm not entirely sure what the "gender illusionist" comment is supposed to mean, but it is highly suggestive of "transgender". My general opinion about restaurants is, if the food and beer is good, I don't much care how it gets to my table and long as it's timely and the dishes are clean.
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And then there's House of Prime Rib
Or Thirsty Bear (tapas and brewery).
But about AsiaSF, yeah, most of the wait staff are (former) males dressed as women. It's a really fun atmosphere, though, and they all do a dance/lipsync number on the bar once an hour.
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In reply to:
But about AsiaSF, yeah, most of the wait staff are (former) males dressed as women. It's a really fun atmosphere, though, and they all do a dance/lipsync number on the bar once an hour
OK, thats just a little to 'big-city' for me. point me to a good steak house, and i will be on my way!
although, there is a curiosity factor here, cause thats just not something you see everyday round here..
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