other amenities include an outdoor heated pool, a sauna and a gym. pets are welcome for a fee. there's an elegant restaurant serving steaks and seafood. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. suites add living areas; 1 has a private rooftop terrace. room service is available. surrounded by art galleries and upscale shops in the lively union square district, this genteel hotel dating from 1908 is a 5-minute walk from a bart station and 12 minutes' walk from conventions at the moscone center. valet parking is offered (surcharge). some rooms have balconies with city views. low-key rooms with classic furnishings offer flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus minifridges and coffeemakers San Francisco International Airport 21 min
San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (9 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. The Palace Of Fine Arts (13 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. PIER 39 (12 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Union Square (1 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (15 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Twin Peaks (24 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Coit Tower (11 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Bridge (15 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Golden Gate Park (16 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Ferry Building (11 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (11 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (10 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Alcatraz Island (12 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. Exploratorium (9 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. |