Central part of the city.  Lots of shopping.  Close to public transit.    Where we would stay if we were new to San Francisco.

• Hotel Monaco: from $288 a night
• Hotel Palomar: from $330 a night
• Serrano Hotel: from $220 a night
• Prescott Hotel: from $249 a night
• SIr Frances Drake: from $309 a night
• The Fairmont: from $449 a night
• Parc 55 Wyndham: from $322 a night