Downtown San Francisco is an eclectic mix of financial districts, arts and entertainment venues, boutique shopping and waterfront piers. Surrounded by famous visual icons such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, San Francisco's downtown attracts sightseers and photographers in addition to visitors lured by business interests and the city's diverse arts and entertainment attractions. A variety of hotels can provide accommodations in the downtown area that can put visitors in the heart of all that San Francisco has to offer.
Harkening back to the literary and art salons from San Francisco's past, the Hotel Rex blends visual and literary artistic impressions throughout its location in the heart of the theater district. Local artisan works are displayed in each of the hotel's 94 guest rooms and one-bedroom suites and literary events are a regular staple in the hotel's library-style lobby bar. An on-site bistro-style restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and features cuisine inspired by the French countryside. The tony shops of Union Square are just a block away as are the numerous jazz and blues clubs that provide entertainment well into the night. High-speed internet is complimentary in all guest rooms and all beds feature pillow top mattresses. An executive boardroom and business center are available for guest use and hotel guests have access to a large fitness center across the street.
Hotel Rex
562 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-433-4434
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Return to the scene of the "Summer of Love" at Metro Hotel in San Francisco's famous Haight Ashbury district of downtown. The Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin once resided nearby. The 24 rooms in the boutique hotel are accessed via green hallways that echo the hotel's commitment to eco-friendly practices. A quiet backyard garden provides an oasis for guests amongst the bustle of the city streets. Golden Gate Park and the Painted Ladies of Alamo Square are nearby attractions. The Civic Center district, containing opera and symphony halls as well as serving as the hub for government offices, is just blocks away. Intimate retail shops, diverse eateries and popular bars and nightclubs are also easily accessible. The Metro Hotel has been featured in National Geographic Traveler Magazine and has earned "Best Value" status in San Francisco's CitySearch.
Metro Hotel
319 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-861-5364
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Enjoy the views of San Francisco Bay from the waterfront accommodations at the Harbor Court Hotel. Located on San Francisco's Embarcadero, the hotel puts visitors in the middle of the downtown financial district as well as historic mariner attractions from the city's past and present. The nearby Ferry Building is the hub of water transportation for the entire bay area. Energy and well-being are the focus at Harbor Court and the boutique hotel is designed with those principles in mind. An elegant gold and purple color palette dominates the 131 guest rooms of the hotel and dark wood accents help add to the sophisticated energy. Japanese dining can be found in the on-site Ozumo restaurant and fresh sushi and cocktails are also popular draws. In-room spa services are available and guests have discounted access to the adjacent state-of-the-art fitness center with an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Harbor Court
165 Steuart St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-882-1300
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