| this longstanding family-owned hotel built for the panama-pacific international exposition of 1915 is surrounded by the shops, restaurants, theaters and bars of union square. valet and off-site parking are available for a fee. all accommodations have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. compact rooms and suites, some with union square views, come with ceiling fans. room service is offered. a restaurant/bar serves breakfast and lunch, as well as pub fare some nights. 7 miles from fishermans wharf. its a minutes walk from the powell street cable car, and 1
San Francisco International Airport 20 min
Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (11 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Ferry Building (9 min)
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Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Golden Gate Bridge (15 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Union Square (1 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Park (16 min)
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Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. | 
