| check-in time: 8:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. an on-site new american cafe offers local organic coffees and juices in the morning, and dinner and cocktails at night. parking is available (fee). the refined rooms with dark wood furnishings have high ceilings, free wi-fi, 37-inch flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. an amenity fee covers loaner bikes, a device library and hot drinks. perched atop nob hill, this elegant, contemporary hotel on the cable-car line is 7 minutes walk from chinatown and 10 minutes' walk from union square. some add private sitting areas and sweeping views of the city or bay. amenities include a 24-hour fitness center and a business center
San Francisco International Airport 22 min
San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (7 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Exploratorium (6 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. The Palace Of Fine Arts (11 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Alcatraz Island (9 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. PIER 39 (9 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Painted Ladies (10 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Golden Gate Bridge (13 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Union Square (7 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Coit Tower (9 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Park (14 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (9 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (6 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (15 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Aquarium of the Bay (9 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Ferry Building (8 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. | 
