The hotel is just a two block walk to the center of Fisherman's Wharf, Nob Hill, Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39, one block from San Francisco's famous Cable Cars and within walking distance to all the restaurants and nightlife of the North Beach district. Guestrooms are elegant with a relaxing decor and feature new quilted top foam mattress, triple sheeting, hypo-allergenic down comforter with a duvet cover. Casual onsite restaurant for breakfast and dinner; the lobby lounge offers beverages and all day dining for lunch and dinner, in a comfortable atmosphere, with a large screen TV. The hotel is a modern 5 story building. The medium-size lobby is elegant with huge chandeliers and glass coffee tables. The location of the hotel is convenient to many sights along the Wharf area including bay cruises and Alcatraz. Cable car lines are nearby to take you to Chinatown, North Beach, Union Square and the Financial District. NOTE: Effective October 16, 2006 this will be a non-smoking property. (0507/CH)