| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the laid-back rooms offer free wi-fi, ceiling fans and cable tv. a 5-minute walk from the shops and eateries at waterfront pier 39, this casual hotel in the fisherman's wharf neighborhood is within 2 blocks of several cable car and light rail stations. the 1-bedroom suites feature balconies and sittings rooms, and the 2-bedroom penthouse has a full kitchen, a dining room, a living room and a furnished outdoor patio with views of the city and bay. amenities include discounted access to a fitness center
San Francisco International Airport 28 min
Union Square (12 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (12 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Coit Tower (6 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Park (16 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Exploratorium (7 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (4 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (7 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. The Painted Ladies (17 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Ferry Building (9 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Alcatraz Island (3 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (13 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Golden Gate Bridge (12 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. The Palace Of Fine Arts (10 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. PIER 39 (6 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Aquarium of the Bay (6 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. | 
