6 miles from the moscone center convention and exhibition complex. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. room service is available 24 hours a day. an on-site bar and lounge with an elegant seating area and a large-screen tv serves light bites and offers daily happy-hour specials. they also include coffeemakers, candy jars and free high-speed internet access. the hotel also offers a business center with meeting rooms. cozy rooms decorated in a traditional, european style feature plush pillow-top mattresses, writing desks and flat-screen tvs. a block from union square, this casual, downtown hotel built in 1914 is 2 blocks from a cable-car stop on powell street and 0 San Francisco International Airport 20 min
Twin Peaks (23 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. The Painted Ladies (12 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Coit Tower (13 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (8 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (13 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. The Palace Of Fine Arts (15 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Golden Gate Park (17 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (10 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Ferry Building (11 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Union Square (3 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (16 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. PIER 39 (13 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Exploratorium (10 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Alcatraz Island (13 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Golden Gate Bridge (17 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. |