| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. featuring wine-inspired decor, the warm rooms have wi-fi, 45-inch flat-screen tvs and ipod docks, plus minibars, keurig coffeemakers and rainfall showers. additional amenities include a lively american grill showing big-screen sports, and an on-site fitness room. free nightly wine receptions are offered. in-room massages are available. a suite adds a living room and a full kitchen. located 2 blocks from union square, this upscale hotel in storied nob hill is an 8-minute walk from chinatown and a 15-minute walk from the moscone center convention venue San Francisco International Airport 21 min
The Painted Ladies (11 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Golden Gate Bridge (14 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Ferry Building (14 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Alcatraz Island (9 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (5 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Exploratorium (6 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. PIER 39 (9 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Coit Tower (9 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Union Square (3 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (11 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. The Palace Of Fine Arts (12 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (10 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Golden Gate Park (15 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (10 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Twin Peaks (23 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. |