check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set in a victorian building in the south of market neighborhood, this refined hotel dating from 1913 is a minutes walk from the closest muni metro stop, a 6-minute walk from conventions at the moscone center, and 9 minutes on foot from the shops of union square. cozy rooms offer free wi-fi, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs, plus ceiling fans, in-room sinks and shared bathrooms. complimentary hot drinks and muffins are served in a nearby restaurant. coin-operated laundry facilities and valet parking (fee) are available. upgraded rooms add en suite facilities, and a suite has a separate living room with a pull-out sofa San Francisco International Airport 17 min
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (6 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. The Palace Of Fine Arts (17 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (9 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Alcatraz Island (13 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. Golden Gate Bridge (19 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. Twin Peaks (20 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (5 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (14 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. The Painted Ladies (10 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Ferry Building (8 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. Union Square (5 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Coit Tower (13 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. |