| in-room spa services and loaner fitness gear are also available. upgraded rooms and plush suites add living areas, views of the square, balconies and/or wet bars. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. regal rooms with modern accents feature flat-screens, wi-fi and ipod docks. the property also offers a fitness center, 18,000 sq ft of event space and loaner bikes. in a historic 1920s building just off union square, this opulent hotel is 2 miles from both the san francisco opera and fisherman's wharf. the hotel hosts a free afternoon wine hour and has a glamorous top-floor lounge, an italian bistro and retro lobby bar
San Francisco International Airport 20 min
Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (10 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Exploratorium (7 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (12 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Twin Peaks (23 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Golden Gate Park (16 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Alcatraz Island (10 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. PIER 39 (10 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. Union Square (1 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Bridge (15 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. The Painted Ladies (12 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Coit Tower (9 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. The Palace Of Fine Arts (13 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ferry Building (14 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. | 
