| some rooms also have patios or separate sitting areas with pull-out sofas. a cozy on-site restaurant (limited hours) serves locally sourced american-fusion cuisine. valet parking is available for a fee. a 6-minute walk from the shops of union square and 2 blocks from the powell street cable-car line, this chic hotel in the financial district was built with sustainably harvested wood and recycled materials. amenities include a bar/lounge, an exercise room and a rooftop garden. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. decorated in earth tones with wood accents, the minimalist rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges, coffeemakers and egyptian cotton linens
San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Alcatraz Island (8 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. Ferry Building (13 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (5 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Union Square (5 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (9 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. The Palace Of Fine Arts (13 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Aquarium of the Bay (8 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. PIER 39 (9 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Painted Ladies (11 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (11 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Golden Gate Bridge (14 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Exploratorium (6 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (10 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Coit Tower (8 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. | 
