| amenities include complimentary car service, a spa (surcharge), and a fitness room, plus an italian restaurant/bar with terrace, and a business center with boardroom. lavish rooms, many with bay views, have limestone bathrooms with tubs and rainfall showerheads, plus free wi-fi, bose music systems, luxe bedding and minibars. valet parking (fee) is available. this waterfront hotel with bay bridge views is 3 blocks from the financial district and a 4-minute walk from the ferry building. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some suites have wet bars, spa-style bathrooms featuring tubs for 2, 180-degree views, or private terraces. room service is available 24/7
San Francisco International Airport 20 min
Aquarium of the Bay (6 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Union Square (7 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (8 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Exploratorium (14 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. The Painted Ladies (16 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (10 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Ferry Building (3 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Coit Tower (10 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Park (20 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. PIER 39 (6 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Golden Gate Bridge (17 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (8 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. The Palace Of Fine Arts (15 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Alcatraz Island (6 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (10 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. |
