minifridges are available on request. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. low-key rooms offer private bathrooms and traditional decor, and include cable tv and free wi-fi. complimentary perks include continental breakfast, and tea and coffee in the lobby. situated on the fringes of lower nob hill, this basic, no-frills hotel is a half-block from the powell-hyde cable car (running to fisherman's wharf), and a 6-minute walk from the union square shopping plaza. there's also a computer for guest use. some rooms feature vanity sinks and writing desks San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Union Square (3 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Exploratorium (6 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Coit Tower (9 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (11 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (10 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. PIER 39 (9 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Golden Gate Bridge (14 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. The Palace Of Fine Arts (12 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (14 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Twin Peaks (23 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Ferry Building (8 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (6 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. The Painted Ladies (11 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Alcatraz Island (9 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Golden Gate Park (15 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. |