Geary Boulevard stretches almost all the way across San Francisco, from Sutro Heights Park on the western shore overlooking the Pacific Ocean, to Union Square, the city's famed shopping district. For the last 14 blocks into the Union Square area, Geary Boulevard becomes Geary Street, and ends on Market Street. Along the way, there are many hotels to choose from, particularly near Union Square.
All 171 rooms at the Hotel Adagio come with free Wi-Fi Internet access, 32-inch LCD cable TVs with Showtime and iHome sound systems that can play CDs and charge an MP3 player. Spacious suites are also available, each with either an extra bed or a sleeper sofa. On the top floor, the presidential suite features a large outdoor terrace and a dining room that seats six. All rooms and suites include workstations with ergonomic chairs, ceiling fans, honor bars and personal safes. Each room and suite includes modern furniture and is decorated in warm earth tones. All guests can take advantage of the 24-hour business center with both PC and Mac computers, a fitness center with weights and cardiovascular equipment and town car service available weekday mornings fro 7 to 9 a.m. that can take you anywhere within a two-mile radius of the Adadgio. Shoppers need walk only two blocks east on Geary to reach Union Square.
Hotel Adagio
550 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-775-5000
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The Hotel California greets guests with its own style: a frosted shot of tequila. It treats the guests of its 72 rooms and 12 suites with modern conveniences like free Wi-Fi Internet and cable TV to complement the character it has maintained since it first opened in 1913. All guest rooms and suites come with hardwood floors, leather furniture, 300-thread-count sheets and high ceilings with fans. Most have bay windows, and bright yellow walls enliven each room. Every day in the lobby, there is a complimentary wine and cheese reception. The Hotel California also has a meeting room that can be configured to seat up to 30 people. All guests can use the fitness and business centers. No smoking is allowed anywhere in the hotel. The hotel is three blocks west of Union Square.
The Hotel California
580 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-441-2700
hotelca.com
The Clift San Francisco Hotel stands apart from its Geary competition with its eclectically decorated lobby, featuring a coffee table by Salvador Dalí and a 35-foot fireplace with a bronze chimney sculpture. Its 297 rooms and 32 suites continue the Clift's flair for design with custom-designed wooden furniture and 400-thread-count bedding. Suites include a dining area. The Clift also rents a private apartment that can be made available for private events. All rooms and suites come with flat-screen HDTVs, high-speed Internet access, DVD players, complimentary morning newspaper and work desks. All guests can take advantage of the 24-hour fitness center or buy a pass for a fitness club with a pool two blocks away. The hotel lounge has redwood paneling and a redwood bar. Guests can access free Wi-Fi in the Clift's public areas. The Clift is less than two blocks from Union Square.
Clift San Francisco Hotel
495 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-775-470
clifthotel.com
