Where the Vacation Starts

Trade secrets with guests on what to do and what to see

San Francisco is full of hidden gems so don't be surprised when guests of the Inn share their itinerary of the days activities over a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres by the lobby fireplace.

If San Francisco is the heart of northern California, then Union Square is the pulse that beats the city. It is a vibrant community of eclectic shops, dining, and entertainment. From Union Square you can walk to historic Fisherman's Wharf and see spectacular views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and the city's dramatic skyline. You are not far from famous Lombardy St with the famous winding street turns. North is the infamous island of Alcatraz, a popular tourist attraction in San Francisco and one of the top ten most visited sights in America.

Tap your feet as Union Square itself hosts art shows, lunchtime opera, last-minute rock concerts, and the city's annual Christmas tree. If you like a morning walk, step out our door to the corner of Post and Powell. Walk down the diagonal path through Union Square's center, heading for Neiman Marcus. Half a block to your left you'll discover the entrance to Maiden Lane, a delightful two-block alley of exclusive boutiques. The inside of the Frank Lloyd Wright building at 140 Maiden Lane is a study for his interior for the Guggenheim Museum.

Features:

• Complimentary continental breakfast each morning
• Plush terry cloth bathrobes
• Ironing boards and irons
• Hair dryers
• Custom bath amenities
• Two-line telephones with voice mail and modem ports as well as high speed wireless Internet connection
• All areas of the hotel are 100% non-smoking
• Wine and hors d'oeuvres served each evening; friends and business associates are welcome to join you.
• Access to nearby full-service health club with heated lap pool
• Goose down pillows
• Bottled spring water on your nightstand
• Overnight shoe shine service
• Complimentary wireless (WiFi) internet connection