Sun-bathing sea lions, awe-inspiring bay cruises, clam chowder in bread bowls, and sundaes dripping with chocolate. These are but a few of the more surface-level allures of the popular, historical Fisherman's Wharf, on San Francisco waterfront boasting picture-postcard views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

For a family vacation among the area's myriad attractions, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is a good bet for those seeking a prime location without parting with a premium. With 252 rooms (including 36 suites) over four floors, this Holiday Inn Express lives up to its brand's promise as an "uncomplicated hotel choice offering comfort, convenience and good value."

The hotel has all the basics covered, but not much more -- it's not a full-service property, after all. The close proximity, however, of the much larger Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf, whose main entrance is one block away from the Holiday Inn Express entrance, helps make up for that, as HI Express users are welcome to use some of the services of its neighbor, including its pool, laundry facilities and concierge services.

While rates for comparable rooms at the neighboring Holiday Inn tend to go for a few dollars less, the draw of the Holiday Inn Express for many families is the free daily breakfast, which is not offered at the Holiday Inn.

The Holiday Inn Express opened in 2001 and has not undergone any major renovations since that time, save for new curtains and some updated accents. Yet in a land (Fisherman's Wharf) that pretty much revolves around families, this HI Express property does a superb job of being in the right place. It's a no-frills, easy-to-navigate (around and from) home base and stepping-off point for area explorations.

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