| some suites add whirlpool tubs, private gardens/patios or sitting areas. this opulent boutique hotel in lower nob hill dates to 1906, and is a 4-minute walk from the california street cable-car route leading to the embarcadero. the hotel also has a 24-hour fitness room, a rooftop patio and a business center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. wi-fi is free. amenities include a free continental breakfast, nightly wine-and-cheese socials, and coffee all day in the grand, stained-glass lobby. stately rooms and suites feature antiques and period paintings, plus minifridges, microwaves and marble bathrooms. an on-site, tuscan-themed italian bistro serves lunch and dinner
San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Coit Tower (12 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. The Palace Of Fine Arts (11 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (13 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (8 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Twin Peaks (21 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Alcatraz Island (12 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Golden Gate Park (13 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. PIER 39 (12 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Golden Gate Bridge (13 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (8 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (9 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Exploratorium (10 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Union Square (11 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Ferry Building (12 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. The Painted Ladies (9 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. | 
