| dating from the 1920s, this low-key hotel just inside the gateway to chinatown is a 2-minute walk from a california street cable-car stop, and a 6-minute walk from the shops, eateries and cultural attractions in lively union square. there's also a sitting area under an antique stained-glass window. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. guest-use computers are available. the understated rooms feature black-and-white photographs, plus desks and flat-screen tvs. rooms also offer free wi-fi and private bathrooms; some have plantation shutters and/or bay windows. amenities include a lobby with chandeliers, mirrored walls and furnishings that evoke the property's 1920s origins
San Francisco International Airport 22 min
Union Square (5 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Park (14 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Exploratorium (6 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (6 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Alcatraz Island (9 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (11 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. The Painted Ladies (10 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Aquarium of the Bay (9 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. The Palace Of Fine Arts (12 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (9 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Ferry Building (13 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Golden Gate Bridge (14 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (10 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Coit Tower (8 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. PIER 39 (9 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. | 
