For my latest stay in New York I decided to take a break from Times Square and move to Lower Manhattan. Looking for a cute boutique hotel, I chose the Marlton Hotel and was not disappointed ! Continue reading
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Review : The Chancellor Hotel, San Francisco
Choosing my hotel in San Francisco took me quite some time. First the rates are generally very high due to the city’s booming economy which attracts a lot of visitors in addition to the usual tourists. I was also a bit unsure about which to location to pick : Union Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, Haight Ashbury ?
My final choice was the Chancellor Hotel on Union Square, and it turned out to be a very good one.
Exploring San Francisco part 2 : La Maison Bleue, Pier 39 and Chinatown
To read Part 1 of my day in Haight-Ashbury : Exploring San Francisco Part 1
I walked back on Haight Street but this time turned right on Divisadero St. The road is clibing there, but after a while you will reach the Castro which is the historical gay disctrict of San Francisco. While there, do not miss the beautiful Castro Theater.
Exploring San Francisco part 1 : Painted Ladies & the Summer of Love
A weekend is clearly not enough time to discover San Francisco, but it was all I could get before starting the business part of my trip. So I tried to make the best of my limited time to explore the different neighborhoods. I could have taken a “hop on hop off bus” but it is not really my cup of tea. So instead I decided to walk, walk, walk ! San Francisco being one of the best US cities to explore on foot, even if its hilly geography can make it quickly tiring.
The Consulting Traveller 