| suites add living rooms and extra closets. amenities include 5 squash courts, a sauna, a steam room, and a gym offering yoga classes and indoor golf. rooms have antique furnishings and modern touches, as well as flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a library, a lounge with a balcony, and a cocktail bar with skyline views. in a brick building housing a members' club, this elegant boutique hotel on both the powell-mason and california cable-car lines is a 10-minute walk from union square. free continental breakfast and dinner (fee) are served in stylish dining rooms with vintage decor and chandeliers
San Francisco International Airport 22 min
Alcatraz Island (9 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Ferry Building (9 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Union Square (7 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Aquarium of the Bay (9 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 Palace Of Fine Arts (12 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Coit Tower (9 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Park (14 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (8 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (8 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Exploratorium (7 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. The Painted Ladies (10 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (16 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (6 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Golden Gate Bridge (13 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. | 
