| this playful boutique hotel across from the chinatown gate is a 5-minute walk from the restaurants and shopping of union square. an event space features an indoor area and a private outdoor patio. the colorful rooms offer free wi-fi (for kimpton members; fee for nonmembers), room service from an adjacent french bistro (for a fee) and use of yoga mats, and in-room spa treatments are available (surcharge). specialty suites - including 1 designed by jerry garcia and 1 designed by kathy griffin - are also available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. hotel freebies include morning tea and coffee, a morning newspaper, a 24-hour business center and a daily wine hour
San Francisco International Airport 20 min
Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (10 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Exploratorium (6 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. PIER 39 (9 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Golden Gate Park (15 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Alcatraz Island (9 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (11 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Golden Gate Bridge (14 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. The Painted Ladies (11 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Ferry Building (13 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (5 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (10 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Twin Peaks (23 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. The Palace Of Fine Arts (12 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Coit Tower (8 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Union Square (4 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. | 
