San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Approximate driving time is 22 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 four blocks. Turn left onto Pine St, and hotel is three blocks 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 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 four blocks. Turn left onto Pine St, and hotel is three blocks 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 Powell St Station, six 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 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. The hotel is one block from a bus stop and both cable car lines. 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 Powell St BART Station is six 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 hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:
Rue Lepic
Venticello
Nob Hill Café

Amenity highlights: A small, private breakfast room on the first floor serves daily complimentary Continental breakfast. Guests can also make use of a health club, located 1 block from the hotel, at a discounted rate. There's a complimentary computer/Internet station located in a room off the lobby, which also has an ATM machine. Coin-operated laundry facilities are in the basement.

Insider tip: At the top of Nob Hill, 2 blocks from the hotel, gothic Grace Cathedral stands as one of the city's most beloved landmarks. Highlights include its stained-glass windows, tapestry and stone labyrinths, and replicas of Ghiberti's Doors of Paradise that adorn the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. The cathedral's talented Choir of Men and Boys performs on Thursdays and Sundays. Admission is free.