| upgraded rooms add balconies, some with bay and wharf views. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and sitting areas. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. parking is available for a fee. a 3-minute walk from pier 41 in the fisherman's wharf district on san francisco bay, this hip, nautical-themed hotel is a mile from the exploratorium museum and 5 miles from the golden gate bridge. amenities include a colorful gym, and an airy, contemporary lounge/game room with a pool table, as well as a furnished terrace with fire pits, seating and sculptures. bright, sophisticated rooms offer free wi-fi and smart tvs, plus minifridges and coffeemakers
San Francisco International Airport 28 min
Golden Gate Bridge (12 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Golden Gate Park (16 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (12 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (4 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Ferry Building (9 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (7 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. The Painted Ladies (17 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Aquarium of the Bay (5 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (11 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. The Palace Of Fine Arts (10 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Union Square (12 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Coit Tower (14 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Exploratorium (7 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Alcatraz Island (3 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. PIER 39 (5 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. | 
