elegant rooms come with free wi-fi, hdtvs, egyptian cotton linens, and fans; there's no air-conditioning. complimentary perks include a breakfast buffet, an evening wine reception and use of loaner bikes. some rooms have city views, and/or sitting areas with pull-out sofas. there's a 24-hour fitness center and a business center. a 6-minute walk from the presidio park, this upscale hotel in the pacific heights neighborhood is 0. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. 8 miles from fillmore street's boutiques and 4 miles from the golden gate bridge San Francisco International Airport 26 min
Twin Peaks (17 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Haight-Ashbury (10 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. PIER 39 (15 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Alcatraz Island (15 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. The Painted Ladies (9 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Japanese Tea Garden (12 min) Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (15 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. The Palace Of Fine Arts (17 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ferry Building (14 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Golden Gate Park (9 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Golden Gate Bridge (7 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. de Young Museum (10 min) A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. California Academy of Sciences (12 min) Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Coit Tower (14 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Union Square (12 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. |