| there's a trendy italian restaurant and a 24-hour gym, as well as a business center and 13 meeting rooms. set in a beaux arts building in the tenderloin area, this chic hotel dating from 1910 is 4 minutes' walk from union square, a mile from conventions at the moscone center, and an 8-minute walk from a bart station. suites add separate living areas; some feature whirlpool tubs. freebies include loaner bikes, and morning coffee and evening wine served in a cozy lounge with a fireplace and live music. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in-room spa treatments are available. the bright, retro-style rooms offer flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus minibars and designer toiletries
San Francisco International Airport 22 min
Union Square (4 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (10 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Coit Tower (13 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Ferry Building (12 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Golden Gate Park (15 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Golden Gate Bridge (14 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (10 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. PIER 39 (13 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Palace Of Fine Arts (13 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Alcatraz Island (13 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (16 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. The Painted Ladies (10 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Exploratorium (10 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (11 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. | 
