Wanderlust World Wanderlust World With more than 15 million people visiting San Francisco each year, the California city is one of the country's top travel destinations. Home to an array of attractions, culture, and sightseeing opportunities, San Francisco has something to offer everyone. If your travels bring you to downtown San Francisco, you'll find a great variety of fine restaurants and accommodations, many conveniently located along the Bay Area Rapid Transportation line (BART).
San Francisco's Hotel Whitcomb is on Marlet Street, next to the BART's Civic Center Station. The early 20th-century hotel is a favorite among travelers interested in historic architecture. With 460 rooms, the hotel offers guests a variety of choices. Twelve parlor suites provide extraordinary views of downtown. In house, guests will find additional services such as Starbucks Coffee, an Internet café, and both meeting and wedding facilities. Across the street from the Hotel Whitcomb is the Orpheum Theater, and in addition to many upscale area shops, Soma and Hayes Valley restaurants are within walking distance. San Fransisco's Asian Art Museum is nearby as well. The Hotel Whitcomb is also a member of Green hotels, which strives to raise awareness of environmental issues.
Hotel Whitcomb
1231 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-626-8000
hotelwhitcomb.com
The Powell Hotel, another early 20th-century landmark, is also conveniently located near the BART's Powell Street Station. The renovated, upscale hotel sits next to the city's famous cable-car turnaround, just 2 blocks from Union Square, and 4 blocks from the Moscone Convention Center. Providing 137 smoke-free and pet-friendly guestrooms, the Powell Hotel strives to maintain maximum luxury with modern amenities. All rooms feature high-speed wireless Internet and flat-screen TVs with premium cable. The Powell Café serves breakfast and lunch items. Complimentary evening wine, beer, and cocktails are available to guests. The San Fransisco Visitor Information Center is right next door.
The Powell Hotel
28 Cyril Magnin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
800-368-0700
thepowellhotel.com
The Palace Hotel, located on the corner of Market and New Montgomery Streets, is next to the BART's Montgomery Street Station. The hotel, well known for its historic and upscale atmosphere, was completely rebuilt after the 1909 California Earthquake. The luxurious hotel has remained consistent in theme, quality, and architecture ever since. With 553 guest rooms and 34 suites, the Palace is ideal for wedding receptions, and other large gatherings. Among many amenities, rooms feature flat screen TVs, safes, and refrigerators. Additionally, 24-hour room service is available to all guests. Visitors can also dine in the hotel's 3 restaurants, the Garden Court, Kyo-ya, or the Pied Piper Bar & Grill. Guests of the Palace can take the BART line to many nearby attractions, including Chinatown.
The Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, California, 94105-3402
415 512 1111
sfpalace.com