| hotel amenities include free coffee and tea. there's also a mezzanine area with tiled flooring and chinese wall art. rooms with en suite baths featuring brass fixtures offer custom furnishings with an asian flair, plus free wi-fi, writing desks and cable tv. nearby is north beach and its many italian eateries. some have minifridges and microwaves, while suites add wet bars and extra sitting areas with leather sofas. this elegant, boutique hotel is a minutes walk from famed beatnik bookstore city lights in chinatown. for a fee, guests may park in the underground parking garage. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 24 min
Golden Gate Park (16 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (7 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Exploratorium (10 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Aquarium of the Bay (13 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Golden Gate Bridge (12 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (8 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (7 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. The Painted Ladies (13 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (7 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Coit Tower (12 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Ferry Building (16 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. PIER 39 (13 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Palace Of Fine Arts (10 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Alcatraz Island (5 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Union Square (9 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. | 
