Out-of-Towners

"When I am with you, we stay up all night.
When you're not here, I can't go to sleep.
Thank God for these two insomnias!
And the difference between them."
-Rumi

Coming from out of town and wondering where to stay? We did a little research on Yelp.com and found a few ideas. We don't have blocks of rooms reserved at any of these places, so feel free to check out Yelp yourself if you'd rather find your own hotel.

If you'd like to stay in the Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek/Martinez area (near Bob and Eydie Larson), here are a few options:

• The Walnut Creek Motor Lodge
  Rooms start at $59/night, and the hotel is walking distance from Walnut Creek BART. It's a no-frills hotel, but tough to beat the price.
  Read Yelp reviews.
• The Hyatt Summerfield Suites
  Rooms will run around $100/night. The hotel is close to Pleasant Hill BART and Bob & Eydie Larson.
  Read Yelp reviews.

If you'd prefer to stay in San Francisco, here are a few options:

• Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel
  Rooms will be around $80/night, with a discount if you've ever been in the service - though you don't have to be a member of the armed forces to stay here. The hotel is within walking distance of Union Square and the Powell Street BART and MUNI station. Though there is a website, you'll need to call for reservations. The number is 1-800-5-MARINE. Ask for a room with a view!
  Read Yelp reviews.
• Mandarin Oriental
  If you're looking for a little more luxury, the Mandarin Oriental is an excellent choice. Rooms start at around $250/night and the hotel is located downtown, near the Embarcadero and BART.
  Read Yelp reviews.