| amenities also include a fitness room, valet parking (fee) and a courtyard. some rooms add private patios or balconies. this hip japantown hotel is 2 blocks from the boutiques and restaurants of fillmore street in pacific heights, and a mile from union square. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all also offer stereo systems, minifridges and coffeemakers, as well as wi-fi (fee) and flat-screen tvs with cable channels. there's a lively japanese restaurant/bar adjacent to the hotel. a free afternoon wine social and loaner bikes are offered. rooms have laid-back, japanese-style decor and yoga mats. pets are welcome for no additional charge
San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Golden Gate Bridge (11 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Golden Gate Park (10 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (9 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Ferry Building (14 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Coit Tower (13 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (11 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. PIER 39 (14 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Exploratorium (11 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Twin Peaks (18 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. The Painted Ladies (6 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Haight-Ashbury (11 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Alcatraz Island (14 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Union Square (8 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Palace Of Fine Arts (9 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. California Academy of Sciences (13 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. | 
