check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a 1-minute walk from the powell street cable-car stop, this cozy hotel is 2 minutes' walk from union square and 0. 7 miles from the moscone center convention hall. room service is available from a neighboring steakhouse. suites add living rooms with pull-out sofas; some have wood-burning fireplaces. there's also a business center and meeting room, plus access to a nearby health club with a pool (surcharge). warm rooms with plush bedding offer free wi-fi, work desks with ergonomic chairs, and flat-screen tvs. free amenities include continental breakfast and a nightly fireside wine-and-cheese social San Francisco International Airport 19 min
Golden Gate Park (17 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Ferry Building (9 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Union Square (1 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (7 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (11 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Exploratorium (8 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. The Palace Of Fine Arts (14 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Coit Tower (10 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Bridge (15 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Alcatraz Island (10 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Twin Peaks (23 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (11 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (13 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. The Painted Ladies (12 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. PIER 39 (11 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. |