contemporary rooms and suites offer free wi-fi, desks and flat-screen tvs; a suite features a living room, dining area and wet bar. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this historic hotel that served as city hall immediately following the 1906 earthquake is a 2-minute walk from the asian art museum and a 5-minute walk from both the civic center and a bart rail station, and is served by a streetcar that runs along market street. amenities include an asian fusion restaurant, a coffee shop and a wine bar, as well an internet cafe, meeting spaces and an exercise room. the ornate high-ceilinged lobby exhibits marble columns, crystal chandeliers and tiffany stained glass San Francisco International Airport 18 min
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (8 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Golden Gate Park (14 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. The Painted Ladies (9 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Golden Gate Bridge (17 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Twin Peaks (21 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Haight-Ashbury (14 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Exploratorium (14 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Coit Tower (17 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. The Palace Of Fine Arts (15 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. PIER 39 (18 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (6 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. California Academy of Sciences (16 min) Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Ferry Building (12 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Alcatraz Island (17 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Union Square (9 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. |