San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 16 miles.

Driving directions from San Francisco International Airport: Exit the airport and take US-101 N toward San Francisco. Keep right onto I-80 toward the Bay Bridge. Take the Fourth St / Embarcadero exit, and then continue straight onto Bryant St. When Bryant St dead ends, turn left onto the Embarcadero and proceed 1.5 miles. Make a soft left turn onto Jefferson St, and proceed five blocks to hotel on left.

Oakland International Airport (OAK): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 20 miles.

Driving directions from Oakland International Airport: Exit the airport on Hegenberger Rd. Take I-880 N toward Oakland. Take I-80 W / San Francisco / Bay Bridge, crossing over the Bay Bridge. Take the Harrison St exit. At the first traffic light, turn right and continue to the end of the street. Turn left onto the Embarcadero and proceed about 1.5 miles. Make a soft left turn onto Jefferson St, and proceed five blocks to hotel on left.

Getting there: From SFO, taxis (more than $36), airport shuttles ($5–$15), BART trains (under $5), and limos (more than $36) are the most popular ways of getting to the hotel. Fees subject to change without notice. Airport shuttles are found on the Arrivals level of the airport, above baggage claim; no reservations are required. BART runs directly from the airport to the Embarcadero Station, 1.5 miles from the hotel. From there, guests can catch a taxi or the F-Line streetcar to the hotel. From OAK, taxis (more than $36), airport shuttles ($26–35), BART trains (under $5), and limos (more than $36) are all popular options. Fees subject to change without notice. A BART shuttle departs every 10 minutes for the Coliseum Station, where guests can catch a train to the Embarcadero Station. Guests can contact the hotel concierge to arrange a limo pick-up. Car rentals are available online.

Getting around: Walking is a popular way of getting around at any hour. San Francisco’s MUNI system offers routes throughout the city and includes electric streetcars, cable cars, trolleys, buses, and light rail. Bus, cable car, and streetcar stops are within one block of the hotel. All-day and three-day MUNI passes both cost between $5–$15 and are valid for unlimited travel and transfers. Fee subject to change without notice. The BART rail system provides access to much of the Bay Area, including Berkeley and Oakland; the Embarcadero BART station is 1.5 miles from the hotel. Taxis are also available. Plentiful alternative transportation makes renting a car unnecessary, and parking in the city is generally scarce and expensive. For travel to outlying areas guests can rent a car for the day.

Amenity highlights: The hotel offers a complimentary wine reception each evening and complimentary wireless Internet access in the lobby. A brick-walled fitness center is equipped with treadmills, free weights, and elliptical machines, and guests may receive complimentary yoga baskets for use with the hotel's 24-hour yoga channel. The maritime visitors center appeals to all ages with its treasure trove of nautical history.

Insider tip: Just across the alley from the hotel is a rambling structure that was once the world's largest fruit and vegetable cannery. It’s now a vibrant waterfront marketplace filled with shops, restaurants, a gourmet market, and entertainment venues, including a jazz club. Outdoor cafés and old olive trees add to the European ambience.