On the list provided by my organization:

Hotel Nikko -$180
Hotel Palomar -$210
Hotel Monaco -$209
Renaissance Parc 55 -$219
W Hotel San Francisco -$239
King George Hotel -$140
The Argent Hotel -$225

Not on our list but looked close to Moscone on Expedia:

Hotel Metropolis
Hotel Mosser
Hotel Harbour Court

I like clean modern rooms...not into antiques/victorian/trompe d'oleil.

Your endorsements would help me to decide.

Thanks!

just caddie corner from Moscone........quite nice, and yes, pricey.

Clift is extrodinary, "W" is excellent aswell.

Have a good stay!<ul><li><a href="http://www.starwood.com/whotels/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1153">http://www.starwood.com/whotels/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1153</a</li></ul>

Is W worth the price over the others?

the bar is full of oversensitive bartenders. We had massive tabs all around, and they were still on the verge of kicking us out. I understand the obnoxious factor, but they had low tolerance even for people not even smashed. :P

Great hotel, but I'm staying at the Hyatt (proximity to where the boat will dock after company party) next week instead due to our bad experience.

W is clean, and has decent rooms with free internet. Nice views of the bay bridge if you get the right side.

are any of these worth the price??
You do get what you pay for.....convenience being a big ammenity.
Four Seasons is 2 blocks from Moscone right on the "Slot" (Market street)<ul><li><a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco/vacations/quick_facts.html">http://www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco/vacations/quick_facts.html</a</li></ul>

I should clarify: I have spoiled myself in 3 &amp; 4 star hotels before, so I know they are worth it in many ways. I mainly wanted to know if say, W is worth an extra $50-100/day over say Palomar.

Thanks for the info on 4 seasons. Stayed at 4 seasons on Kona side of Hawaii for 3 nights with my ex-wife while I was a resident of Hawaii. Absolute heaven!

town from one of the best views in town from the restaurant/bar on the top floor.