Description: Location, location, location! The Radisson Hotel Fisherman’s Wharf is located right on the waterfront, next to the Pier 39 Entertainment Complex. The Radisson is in a fully renovated five-story 1950s building. Hotel décor is best described as modern contemporary, and the property was fully renovated in 2000. There is an on-site parking garage ($25/day) with tight spaces.
The front entrance to the Radisson is off Beach Street (directly across from the Sheraton). You walk into the small lobby decorated in earth tones and a nice granite tile floor. The front desk is on the side wall, and there are large glass doors leading to the pool courtyard. The staff was professional, but lacking warmth. Check-in was easy and uneventful and we were off to our room. We went to the elevator lobby and up to the fifth floor. The corridors in the hotel are tight. Halls are well lit and decorated nicely, but there is barely enough room for opposing traffic to get by.
Our room was a south-facing room (city view). The room was a little smaller than average, but was quite attractive. All furnishings were in good condition and the drapes opened up to a delightful city view. Our room looked out across the Sheraton Hotel and up the hillsides of the city and Coit Tower. Trolleys passed below continuously on Beach Street (which my son thoroughly enjoyed), but this caused no disturbance to us. There were two full-size beds in our Double Room configuration. Bedding was clean and comfortable, very characteristic for a three-star property. Bathrooms were very clean, but on the small side. Rooms include coffeemakers, in-room safes, two-line phones with voicemail, data ports, alarm clock radios, ironing boards, hairdryers, PPV movies and video games.
The hotel has no dining in the facility. This is odd for a Radisson, but with all the dining options nearby at Pier 39, this is not a problem. In fact, I don’t think I would have eaten there anyway. The concierge in the lobby was very helpful in suggesting restaurants. Unfortunately, no restaurant means no room service. But San Francisco is famous for its take-out and delivery, so take advantage of that. There is an outdoor heated pool in the central courtyard. It was very pleasant, and there is also a fitness center available for your use.
In closing, the Radisson Hotel Fisherman’s Wharf is a nice place, with a primo location. It is the only hotel on the waterfront in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. The Sheraton is only one block farther, but all the others are a good walk away. For the money, the Radisson shines. But don’t be confused, it is only a three-star hotel. If you need more in a hotel, I would recommend the Sheraton or the Hyatt.
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