| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add living areas with pull-out sofas. there's a 39th-floor lounge offering panoramic views, small plates and cocktails, plus a casual gastropub and a cafe. other amenities include 59 meeting rooms, a spa and a fitness center. set in a striking high-rise building, this polished downtown hotel is within a 4-minute walk of the powell street bart station and the moscone center, and an 8-minute walk from union square. upgraded quarters provide access to a lounge offering free breakfast, wi-fi and evening appetizers. the modern rooms have flat-screen tvs, wi-fi (fee) and minibars, plus coffeemakers, and work desks with ergonomic chairs
San Francisco International Airport 18 min
Golden Gate Park (16 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (4 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Exploratorium (10 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Alcatraz Island (14 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Union Square (7 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Palace Of Fine Arts (17 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Golden Gate Bridge (19 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Twin Peaks (21 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. PIER 39 (14 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Ferry Building (9 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (10 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (15 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Coit Tower (14 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. The Painted Ladies (11 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (6 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. | 
