check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in a redbrick building that has a mural by artist zio ziegler, this unfussy boutique hotel is in a commercial area off route 101 that has shops, bars and restaurants. featuring exposed brick walls, the understated rooms with a modern vibe feature complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes. it's 2 miles from the financial district. an area shuttle and airport transfers are available for a fee San Francisco International Airport 23 min
Golden Gate Park (13 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (5 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Twin Peaks (21 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Haight-Ashbury (13 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Ferry Building (11 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (8 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Exploratorium (9 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Alcatraz Island (12 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Union Square (13 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Painted Ladies (8 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. The Palace Of Fine Arts (10 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Golden Gate Bridge (12 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Coit Tower (11 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (8 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. PIER 39 (12 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. |