| rooms also have yoga mats, designer toiletries, italian linens and goose-down duvets. other amenities include a sleek, on-site japanese restaurant and sake lounge, plus valet parking, loaner bikes and access to an adjacent ymca (both for a fee). set along the waterfront, this stylish hotel is a 6-minute walk from the ferry building marketplace and the bart embarcadero rail station. plush, colorful rooms feature bay bridge, city or courtyard views and have free wi-fi, ihome docks, minibars and flat-screen tvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. an evening wine hour and morning coffee and tea are free for guests
San Francisco International Airport 20 min
Coit Tower (11 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (10 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Alcatraz Island (8 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Union Square (8 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Aquarium of the Bay (8 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Golden Gate Bridge (19 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Exploratorium (16 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. PIER 39 (8 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (10 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Golden Gate Park (20 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Ferry Building (5 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. The Palace Of Fine Arts (17 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (11 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. The Painted Ladies (15 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (12 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. |
