quaint, individually decorated rooms feature antique and wicker furnishings, free wi-fi and cable tv, plus in-room sinks and shared bathrooms, some of which have claw-foot tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. minimum-stay rules may apply. dogs are welcome for a fee. a minute's walk from the powell street cable car stop, this cozy family-run hotel built in 1913 in the nob hill area is a 4-minute walk from chinatown and 5 minutes on foot from union square. continental breakfast is complimentary, as are afternoon tea and cookies. upgraded rooms add private facilities, and some also offer bay windows San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Coit Tower (9 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Bridge (14 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Golden Gate Park (15 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Exploratorium (7 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (10 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Union Square (4 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Alcatraz Island (9 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. The Painted Ladies (11 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. The Palace Of Fine Arts (12 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (14 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (10 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (6 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. PIER 39 (9 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Ferry Building (8 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Twin Peaks (23 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. |