Where to stay on your family vacation in San Francisco

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Hotel del Sol. In the Marina District. This beach house-style hotel with a pool and palm trees brings out the "surf dude" in anyone. The Marina neighborhood has lots of great restaurants and street life. Best part is its proximity to Marina Green, a great place to run around or fly a kite. Rooms from $169.
Argonaut Hotel. This nautical themed hotel with porthole windows and stars and stripes decor is both kid-friendly and pet-friendly. Most rooms overlook the Bay to the North. The location, close to Fisherman's Wharf, is convenient, and it's in the same building as the S.F. Maritime Museum (admission is free). Rates start at $191, but this hotel can get a bit pricey.
Hotel Metropolis. Near Union Square, the brightly-decorated Urban Explorers kids suite with bunk beds, rubber duckies and chalkboard walls is sure to delight the kids while adults will swoon at the privacy found in the adjoining room. The central location makes walking an easy task. Delux Double Double from $90, and suites from $195.
Stanyan Park Hotel. If Golden Gate Park is your dream destination, this unpretentious Victorian is a great choice. On the National Register of Historic Places, this hotel, overlooking the park, offers family suites complete with full kitchens that feel like your own private apartment. Shop at the Farmer's Markets at the Ferry Building on Saturday and come back to a home-cooked meal! Rooms from $139 and suites from $275.
W Hotel. For its unbelievable south of Market location, the W can't be beat. The kids will love the ultra-modern edge, and you'll feel like a hip single again. Don't miss hanging out in the lobby lounge, listening to music, or the something-for-everyone cuisine at XYZ restaurant. A 1 King bedroom starts at $230, and 2 Double Beds start at $339.