| room service is available. all have wi-fi access, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers, as well as minifridges and microwaves. set in downtown and dating from the 1900s, this relaxed hotel featuring gold relief trim is a 9-minute walk from the oakland museum of california and a 3-minute walk from the nearest bart station. accommodations range from simply decorated suites with courtyard access to upgraded suites offering sofabeds and ipod docks. there's a furnished courtyard. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
San Francisco International Airport 27 min
Aquarium of the Bay (22 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Golden Gate Bridge (31 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. The Palace Of Fine Arts (29 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Alcatraz Island (22 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. PIER 39 (23 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (16 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (7 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Exploratorium (19 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Coit Tower (24 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Park (25 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (20 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. The Painted Ladies (20 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Union Square (19 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Ferry Building (17 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. | 
