check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. all rooms have ceiling fans and free wi-fi; some include air-conditioners. amenities include an exercise room, a pan-asian restaurant that serves dinner most nights and a lively 6,500-sq-ft lounge and nightclub. surrounded by the shops, museums and restaurants of vibrant union square, this elegant hotel is a minute's walk from the powell street bart rail station, with connections to muni trains and cable-car lines, and a 10-minute walk from the expansive yerba buena gardens. colorful rooms and junior suites for 1-4 guests feature asian-inspired furniture and wall art, and come with flat-screen tvs, minifridges and designer toiletries San Francisco International Airport 20 min
The Palace Of Fine Arts (15 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (9 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (12 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Union Square (4 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Bridge (17 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (8 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Twin Peaks (24 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Coit Tower (13 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Alcatraz Island (13 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. 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. Exploratorium (10 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (17 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. PIER 39 (14 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Painted Ladies (11 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. |