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. Bear right onto I-80 E toward the Bay Bridge. Take the 4th St exit, and then continue straight through the traffic light onto Bryant St. Go one block on Bryant St. Turn left onto 3rd St and proceed about five blocks to Market St. When 3rd St crosses Market St, it becomes Kearney St. Continue on Kearney St for three blocks. Turn right onto Bush St and proceed one block. Turn right onto Montgomery St and proceed one block. Turn right onto Sutter St, and hotel is less than one block on left.

Oakland International Airport (OAK): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 19 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 continue on Fremont St for three blocks to Market St. Fremont crosses Market St and becomes Front St. Continue on Front St for one-half block. Turn left onto Pine St and proceed three blocks. Turn left onto Montgomery St and proceed two blocks. Turn right onto Sutter St, and hotel is less than one block on left.

Getting there: From SFO, taxis (more than $36), airport shuttles ($5–$15), and BART trains (under $5) 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 Montgomery St Station, one block 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. 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 at any hour. San Francisco’s MUNI system offers routes throughout the city and includes electric streetcars, cable cars, vintage trolleys, buses, and light rail. Cable car, bus, and streetcar stops are all within four blocks 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 Montgomery St BART station is one block 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: A modern, well-equipped fitness room is open until late each evening, and there’s a walking path amidst a landscaped garden on an adjoining rooftop overlooking the downtown skyline. The benches and trellised areas are perfect for private picnic lunches. Limited room service is provided by the attached Perry’s Downtown, a favorite restaurant, which has a separate entrance.

Insider tip: Versace, Polo, Diesel, and Coach are just a few of the brand names available in the posh Crocker Galleria, the glass-domed shopping complex that shares a square-block with its neighbor, the Galleria Park.