| other amenities include a microwave and computer in the stately lobby. suites may include separate sitting rooms, whirlpool tubs and/or access to a private courtyard. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in the storied pacific heights neighborhood, this ornate boutique hotel in a restored victorian mansion is a 6-minute walk from the california street cable-car line and 4 minutes' walk from japantown. genteel rooms with antique touches offer free wi-fi, tvs, minifridges and wet bars; some have fireplaces, 4-poster beds and/or pull-out sofas. free perks consist of continental breakfast in the salon, and afternoon tea and sherry near the baby grand piano in the opulent sitting room
San Francisco International Airport 20 min
Alcatraz Island (12 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. The Palace Of Fine Arts (9 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (7 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. Union Square (7 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Twin Peaks (18 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Exploratorium (10 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (10 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Haight-Ashbury (11 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Golden Gate Bridge (11 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Golden Gate Park (11 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. California Academy of Sciences (13 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Ferry Building (13 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. The Painted Ladies (6 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Coit Tower (12 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. | 
