Fisherman's Wharf Weekend Trip

The Radisson Hotel Stockton is located in a quaint little business park with ponds and fountains in the March Lane area in suburban North Stockton near Interstate 5. The hotel is a five-story contemporary brick structure, with balconies on the south side. It was built in the early 1980s and was formerly the Stockton Hilton. Parking is complimentary.

The entry leads from the covered portico through automatic sliding doors and opens up into a large five-story atrium. In the atrium there is a restaurant, some seating areas, and glass elevators. The front desk is on the left. The check-in was simple and pleasant and we were quickly off to our room.

Rooms are either directly off the atrium, or in two wings that come directly off the atrium. We took the glass elevator (kids really enjoy these) to the fifth floor, and headed to our room in the North Wing. We open the door to our room and find the décor to be Business Class Contemporary with light woods and pastel colors. Room size is above industry standard, being wider than normal, and slightly deeper. This works well for a room with two queen beds and our portable crib.

We had a north-facing room that had a suburban Stockton view, and let in ample northern light (very calming). Furniture is on the edge of starting to date, but was very sturdy and no signs of wear. Bedding was very fresh and clean, and beds were typical three-star quality. Bathrooms were clean with a simple setup of the tub, toilet and sink in one room, and were stocked with ASiRA Bath Care Products.

Room amenities include coffeemakers, ironing boards, dual line telephones with voicemail, hairdryers, PPV movies, and video games. Dining options include the Atrium Restaurant, with standard hotel fare and room service. McLeod’s Lounge for winding down. There is a nice outdoor pool and whirlpool set in a courtyard between the North and South Buildings, just behind the elevators. Additionally, there is a fitness center.

In closing, the Radisson Hotel Stockton is a good place to stay, and is probably the best place to stay in town. Nothing to light your fire, but good, clean and functional accommodations and facilities. I do now, however, stay at the Doubletree in Modesto when needing a hotel when traveling through the Valley. Similar prices, and just simply better. See my review.

Location, location, location! The Radisson Hotel Fisherman’s Wharf is located right on the waterfront, next to the Pier 39 Entertainment Complex. The Radisson is in a fully renovated five-story 1950s building. Hotel décor is best described as modern contemporary, and the property was fully renovated in 2000. There is an on-site parking garage ($25/day) with tight spaces.

The front entrance to the Radisson is off Beach Street (directly across from the Sheraton). You walk into the small lobby decorated in earth tones and a nice granite tile floor. The front desk is on the side wall, and there are large glass doors leading to the pool courtyard. The staff was professional, but lacking warmth. Check-in was easy and uneventful and we were off to our room. We went to the elevator lobby and up to the fifth floor. The corridors in the hotel are tight. Halls are well lit and decorated nicely, but there is barely enough room for opposing traffic to get by.

Our room was a south-facing room (city view). The room was a little smaller than average, but was quite attractive. All furnishings were in good condition and the drapes opened up to a delightful city view. Our room looked out across the Sheraton Hotel and up the hillsides of the city and Coit Tower. Trolleys passed below continuously on Beach Street (which my son thoroughly enjoyed), but this caused no disturbance to us. There were two full-size beds in our Double Room configuration. Bedding was clean and comfortable, very characteristic for a three-star property. Bathrooms were very clean, but on the small side. Rooms include coffeemakers, in-room safes, two-line phones with voicemail, data ports, alarm clock radios, ironing boards, hairdryers, PPV movies and video games.

The hotel has no dining in the facility. This is odd for a Radisson, but with all the dining options nearby at Pier 39, this is not a problem. In fact, I don’t think I would have eaten there anyway. The concierge in the lobby was very helpful in suggesting restaurants. Unfortunately, no restaurant means no room service. But San Francisco is famous for its take-out and delivery, so take advantage of that. There is an outdoor heated pool in the central courtyard. It was very pleasant, and there is also a fitness center available for your use.

In closing, the Radisson Hotel Fisherman’s Wharf is a nice place, with a primo location. It is the only hotel on the waterfront in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. The Sheraton is only one block farther, but all the others are a good walk away. For the money, the Radisson shines. But don’t be confused, it is only a three-star hotel. If you need more in a hotel, I would recommend the Sheraton or the Hyatt.