Customer Reviews

Frommer's San Francisco 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides)

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I purchased the Kindle edition of this book. Just so you know., unlike some reviewers who review books before they go, I actually have been to San Francisco. This book was full of interesting tidbits and suggestions. Whole section on history of the city. The information was good and helped me to plan out my short business stay in San Francisco. I was able to make plans to do a little sight seeing in the small amount of time that I would have after my meetings were over at the end of the day. However, it is not a great quick guide for the electronic version. I had to go back to my notes section time and time again because sometimes that great best restaurant that was mentioned in the beginning of the book, or the if you only have 1 day section, was not clearly delineated in the city section segment, or the restaurant section. I realize they probably were trying not to bore the reader by repeating something, but it is extremely frustrating to read something in the guide book, but then be on the street with the book and try to make a quick decision about where to lead your group next when you can't find the tidbit again. I/m not even sure that it would be easier in a paper back form either.
Maps are not legible on a Kindle even with zoom feature. Would have been great to be able to see bus routes and Subway stops and schedules also. So while it gave me great information, I feel that the organization of the GUIDE book leaves much to be desired. I buy guide books not only to educate me, but also to be quick access guides to take along with me for quick reference to along my journey. This one falls flat of that for me.

Most of the info in this book is easily obtaiable on the internet. The one thing I did like a lot was the included map in the back. better than another map I bought and paid for.

I always like Frommer's for any trip but this one came in very handy. When we arrived in San Francisco and checked into our hotel, we hated it. It was a busy convention hotel and not very family friendly. Frommer's had a "value" hotel listed and we ended up switching to the hotel right away (the Hilton let us cancel since they also did not have the room we requested). The hotel recommended by Frommer's was cheaper and a great value with a kitchenette, living room, bedroom and huge bathroom. A great tip and paid for the book in savings!