In the course of research, we thank these Oakland and San Francisco hotels:

Oakland Marriott City Center
DESCRIPTION: A business friendly hotel that provides relaxing accommodations; families will love the large outdoor pool and spacious rooms; adults will enjoy Atrium Lounge on the 2nd floor and nearby City Center, Old Oakland and Chinatown attractions; hi-speed Internet available for a fee

ADDRESS: 1001 Broadway, Oakland

PHONE: 510-451-4000

WEBSITE: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/oakdt-oakland-marriott-city-center

San Francisco Marriott Marquis
DESCRIPTION: rising 39 stories and built for comfort, this grand hotel is close to all downtown attractions such Yerba BUena Gardens, several museums, Market Street, South of Market, Moscone Convention Center, and world-class shopping at Union Square and San Francisco Centre; singles and couples will enjoy magnificent views of downtown San Francisco from a number of the 1,499 luxurious guest rooms, including 137 suites; a personal favorite is the View Lounge on the 39th floor which lets you see east and west San Francisco -- very enchanting when the clouds roll in; families will love the large indoor pool that opens early and closes late at 11pm every night; hi-speed Internet available for a fee

ADDRESS: 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco

PHONE: 415-896-1600

WEBSITE: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfodt-san-francisco-marriott