San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 13 miles.

Driving directions from San Francisco International Airport: Exit the airport and take US-101 N toward San Francisco. Bear right onto I-80 heading toward the Bay Bridge. Take the 7th St exit, and then follow the signs for Downtown onto 7th St. Proceed on 7th St for about one-half mile to hotel on right.

Oakland International Airport (OAK): Approximate driving time is 25 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 5th St exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Harrison St and proceed two blocks. Turn right onto 7th St, and hotel is two blocks on right.

Getting there: From SFO, taxis (more than $36), airport shuttles ($5–$15), and BART trains (under $5) are all popular ways of getting to the hotel. Fees subject to change without notice. Airport shuttles are found on the Arrivals level of the airport; no reservations are required. BART runs directly from the airport to the Civic Center Station, less than two blocks from the hotel. From OAK, taxis (more than $36), airport shuttles ($26–35), and BART trains (under $5) are all popular options. Fees subject to change without notice. At OAK, airport shuttles require reservations. A BART shuttle departs every 10 minutes for the Coliseum Station, where guests can catch a train to the Civic Center Station. Car rentals are available online.

Getting around: Walking is a popular way of getting around at any hour. Every day on a regular schedule, the hotel courtesy shuttle transports guests to Union Square, which offers convenient access to cable cars and other MUNI options. Shuttle times and availability subject to change. San Francisco’s MUNI system offers routes throughout the city and includes electric streetcars, cable cars, trolleys, buses, and light rail. 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 covers much of the Bay Area, including Berkeley and Oakland; the Civic Center Station is less than two blocks 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. However, the hotel is one of the few in the city that offers guests complimentary parking.

Amenity highlights: The Americania, built in 1961, has a rooftop pool with sundeck and two small, private saunas. A complimentary high-speed Internet terminal and printer in the lobby constitute the hotel's business center. The carpeted, mirror-walled fitness center has stationary bikes and weights. A complimentary shuttle transports guests to and from the Union Square shopping and theater district.