| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. valet parking is available (surcharge). there's also a gym and a convenience store. some add city views. among cafes and restaurants, this contemporary hotel is a 14-minute walk from jack london square train station and a mile from the gardens at lake merritt. the relaxed rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. a complimentary hot breakfast buffet is served in a casual dining area
San Francisco International Airport 28 min
The Painted Ladies (21 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. The Palace Of Fine Arts (29 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (17 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Coit Tower (25 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Bridge (31 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. PIER 39 (23 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Union Square (19 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Ferry Building (17 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (21 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Aquarium of the Bay (23 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Exploratorium (20 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Golden Gate Park (26 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (8 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Alcatraz Island (23 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. | 
