valet parking is available for a fee. a 13-minute walk from union square, this laid-back hotel in the nob hill neighborhood is an 11-minute walk from the civic center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. an exotic fusion restaurant serves american breakfast, and freebies include nightly wine receptions with live music and local car service on weekday mornings. decorated with hand-painted moroccan tables, marble-topped writing desks and global photography, the warm rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, keurig coffeemakers and ipod docks. upgraded rooms provide 42-inch tvs and city views, and a suite has a living room with a pull-out sofa, plus a soaking tub San Francisco International Airport 22 min
Golden Gate Bridge (12 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Union Square (12 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Palace Of Fine Arts (10 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Twin Peaks (21 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. The Painted Ladies (8 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. Golden Gate Park (13 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. PIER 39 (12 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (8 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Alcatraz Island (12 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Ferry Building (11 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (8 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. 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 (14 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. |