| this refined property in a 1925 gothic-style building is a 2-minute walk from union square's galleries and shops, and a 3-minute walk from the american conservatory theater. all rooms offer free wi-fi, ceiling fans and flat-screen tvs; suites add fireplaces and formal dining rooms. the hotel is also home to the acclaimed farallon seafood restaurant/bar, and the san francisco playhouse. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. elegant rooms and suites (some with city views) have mahogany furniture, and beds with cushioned headboards, pillow-top mattresses and plush linens. free amenities include morning tea and coffee, and a nightly sherry and tea hour offered in an ornate lobby
San Francisco International Airport 20 min
Golden Gate Bridge (16 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (7 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Union Square (1 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Park (17 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Coit Tower (10 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Twin Peaks (23 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (13 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. PIER 39 (11 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Alcatraz Island (11 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Ferry Building (9 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (12 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. The Palace Of Fine Arts (14 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (11 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. The Painted Ladies (13 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Exploratorium (8 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. | 
