| set in a 1911 building surrounded by shops, this chic hotel in the financial district is a 7-minute walk from union square, 2 minutes' stroll from a light rail stop and 10 minutes' walk from conferences at the moscone center. sophisticated, art decostyle rooms with high-thread-count linens feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minibars, coffeemakers and rainfall showers. suites offer living rooms with dining tables, and upgraded suites provide fireplaces and soaking tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a hip french restaurant with 2 bars, as well as a gym and a garden. upgraded rooms add skyline views and pull-out sofas. evening wine hours are complimentary
San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Coit Tower (8 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. The Palace Of Fine Arts (13 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Alcatraz Island (9 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (10 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (11 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. PIER 39 (9 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (8 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Union Square (6 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Ferry Building (12 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Exploratorium (6 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Golden Gate Bridge (15 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Twin Peaks (24 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. The Painted Ladies (12 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (5 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Golden Gate Park (16 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. | 
