| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. this family-owned budget hotel in an elegant period building is a 2-minute walk from a powell-mason cable-car stop and 4 minutes' walk from the shops, theaters and restaurants of union square. an intimate victorian parlor sits just off the lobby, and an on-site restaurant styled as an old english pub serves dinner most nights. retro-style rooms with wood furnishings offer free wi-fi and tvs with satellite channels, as well as minibars and en suite bathrooms with bathtubs or showers. amenities include free continental breakfast and use of a lobby computer with internet access
San Francisco International Airport 22 min
Golden Gate Bridge (13 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Twin Peaks (22 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. The Palace Of Fine Arts (11 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. The Painted Ladies (10 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Golden Gate Park (14 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (12 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Exploratorium (8 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Ferry Building (9 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. PIER 39 (11 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (9 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Alcatraz Island (10 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (7 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Coit Tower (10 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (14 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Union Square (3 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. | 
