| complimentary coffee and tea are served every day in the airy, marble-floored lobby, which features mirrored walls, a formal sitting area and a baby grand piano. cozy, traditional rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with cable channels, plus desks and ceiling fans. parking and airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge. check-in time: 3:00 amcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set on the lively corner of geary and polk streets, this laid-back hotel is an 11-minute walk from the war memorial opera house and a half-block from the closest muni bus stop
San Francisco International Airport 20 min
The Painted Ladies (8 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Haight-Ashbury (13 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Golden Gate Park (12 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Alcatraz Island (13 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Twin Peaks (20 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. The Palace Of Fine Arts (10 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (9 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (7 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Union Square (8 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Coit Tower (12 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Ferry Building (13 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Exploratorium (10 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. California Academy of Sciences (15 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Golden Gate Bridge (12 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. PIER 39 (13 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. | 
