San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 14 miles.

Driving directions from San Francisco International Airport: Exit the airport and take US-101 N toward San Francisco. Bear right onto I-80 E toward the Bay Bridge. Take the 4th St exit, and then continue straight onto Bryant St. Go one block on Bryant St. Turn left onto 3rd St and proceed one-half mile to Market St. When 3rd St crosses Market St, it veers right and becomes Kearney St. Continue on Kearney St for two blocks. Turn left onto Sutter St and go three blocks. Turn left onto Powell St, and hotel is one-half block on right.

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 Fremont St exit, and then proceed one block on Fremont St. At the first traffic light, turn left onto Howard St and go three blocks. Turn right onto 3rd St and go three blocks to Market St. When 3rd St crosses Market St, it veers right and becomes Kearney St. Continue on Kearney St for two blocks. Turn left onto Sutter St and go three blocks. Turn left onto Powell St, and hotel is one-half block on right.

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 Powell St Station, four blocks from the hotel. From there, guests can walk or catch a taxi or cable car 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 Powell St Station. Guests can contact the hotel 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. The hotel is on a cable car line and four blocks from the Powell St BART and MUNI station, where all public transportation options are available. 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. 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 hotel's restaurant does not serve dinner, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:
Scala's
Farallon
Postrio

Amenity highlights: In addition to a restaurant with breakfast and lunch service, there's a public bar just off the lobby. The entire hotel is nonsmoking, something of a rarity even in health-conscious San Francisco. Guests have complimentary use of the Westin St. Francis Health Club, across the street. A dedicated tour window in the lobby provides tips for travelers.

Insider tip: The enormous mural that reads "Chancellor" down the hotel's outside wall has been there since it opened in 1914. The hotel was built in expectation of the 1915 Pan Pacific International Exposition, which celebrated the completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of Balboa's exploration of the Pacific Ocean.

A computer with high-speed Internet access is available for guest use. Guests also have complimentary access to the St. Francis Health Club across the street.

Airport transportation is available for an additional fee.