San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 14 miles.

Driving directions from San Francisco International Airport: Exit the airport and take US-101 N toward San Francisco, following the signs for the Civic Center. Take the Mission St exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Mission St and proceed one block. At the first traffic light, turn left onto Van Ness Ave and proceed 14 blocks. Turn left onto Geary St, and hotel entrance is first driveway on right.

Oakland International Airport (OAK): Approximate driving time is 27 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 9th St / Civic Center exit. At the traffic signal, go straight onto Harrison St and proceed one block. Turn right onto 9th St and proceed about four blocks to Market St. When 9th St crosses Market St, it becomes Hayes St. Continue on Hayes St for three blocks. Turn right onto Franklin St and proceed 10 blocks. Turn right onto Post St, and then turn right into the ramp to hotel just before Van Ness Ave.

Getting there: Taxis, airport shuttles, and BART trains are all popular options. From SFO, taxi fares are more than $36, and one-way shuttle fares range from $5–$15. 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 Montgomery St Station, located 12 blocks from the hotel. From there, guests can either catch a taxi or MUNI bus to the hotel. From OAK, taxi fares are more than $36, and one-way shuttle fares range from $26–35. 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 Montgomery St Station. Car rentals are available online.

Getting around: Walking is a popular way of getting around the city. San Francisco’s MUNI system offers routes throughout the city and includes electric streetcars, cable cars, trolleys, buses, and light rail. A MUNI bus stop is immediately in front of the hotel, and a cable car stop is five blocks from the hotel. All-day and three-day MUNI passes both cost between $5–$15 and are valid for unlimited travel and transfers. Fees subject to change without notice. With fares under $5, the BART rail system provides access to much of the Bay Area, including Berkeley, Oakland, and Fremont. Fee subject to change without notice. The Montgomery St BART Station is 12 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. For travel to outlying areas guests can rent a car for the day.

The Hilltop Cafe - This breakfast-only spot is decorated with mirrored columns and has views on Van Ness.

The Hilltop Bar & Grill - Lunch is served in this dark-wood-lined bar, also open in the evening for cocktails.

Amenity highlights: The hotel has three dining areas, including an upscale restaurant, a casual breakfast spot, and a lounge that serves lunch. There's a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor splash pool. The hotel also has 25,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space.

Insider tip: The hotel is named for the neighborhood's rich collection of places of worship, many of them remarkable works of architecture. Two blocks away, the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption is a modern, geometrically inspired work.