Best Western Hotel California in San Francisco, CA

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Best Western Hotel California

Location. Since opening its doors in 1913, the historic Best Western Hotel California has gracefully evolved into one of San Francisco's favorite theater-row properties. Frequented by vacationing Europeans, theater season-ticket holders and corporate travelers, this landmark boutique is in high demand. Centrally located, the Parisian-style Best Western Hotel California is within six blocks of the American Conservatory Theater, Curran Theater, Union Square, cable cars, Chinatown and the financial district. Guests arriving via San Francisco International Airport are 14 miles from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The completely smoke-free Best Western Hotel California was meticulously renovated in 2004 but retains turn-of-the-century charm as evidenced by the original black-and-white checkerboard marble floors in the lobby. Health-conscious diners can enjoy the Millennium, the hotel's gourmet vegetarian restaurant that serves savory vegetarian dishes such as parsnip flan and plantain torte. The restaurant décor is fashioned from primarily recycled materials and features an all-organic wine list. The hotel offers complimentary wine-and-cheese receptions each evening. Other amenities include discounted access to a fitness center located one block from the hotel, and complimentary Internet access at a terminal near the front desk.

Guestrooms. This property features 83 guestrooms enhanced by mahogany furnishings, double-pane windows, white plantation shutters and ceiling fans. Guestroom amenities include dial-up Internet access, safes, minibars and coffeemakers. The whimsical, California-themed guestrooms feature two-tone, understated décor, pillow-top mattresses, 400-thread count linens, circular ceiling murals and even thought-provoking wall inscriptions by famous poets, singers and writers.

Expert Tip. The Best Western Hotel California is located near the TIX booth that offers half-price, day-of-performance tickets for shows ranging from Broadway musicals to local productions.

Surrounding Area

UNION SQUARE - 2 BLOCKS

Room Information - Best Western Hotel California

Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard room with two twin beds Long Description: Two twin beds with pillowtop mattresses, 400-thread-count linens. 135 square feet. Street or courtyard view through double-paned windows. Ceiling fan. Clock radio/CD player. Cable TV with Nintendo games (surcharge). Work table, laptop safe, coffeemaker. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard room with queen bed Long Description: One queen bed with pillowtop mattress, 400-thread-count linens. 185 square feet. Street or courtyard view through double-paned windows. Ceiling fan. Clock radio/CD player. Work table, laptop safe, coffeemaker. Cable TV with Nintendo games (surcharge). Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Suite Long Description: One king bed in separate bedroom. One queen bed, two twin beds, or double sofa bed in second room, which may be a second bedroom or a living room/parlor. (Hotel cannot guarantee specific suite type/layout.) Pillowtop mattresses, 400-thread-count linens. 300 square feet. Vintage prints on walls. Clock radio/CD player. Cable TV with Nintendo games (surcharge). Desk, laptop safe, coffeemaker. Bathrobes. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe Queen Long Description: One queen bed with pillowtop mattress, 400-thread-count linens. 185 square feet. Located street side. Double-paned windows. Oversized vintage posters and mirrors. Ceiling fan. Clock radio/CD player. Cable TV with Nintendo games (surcharge). Desk, laptop safe, coffeemaker. Bathrobes. Nonsmoking.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required - Upon Check-in
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required - Upon Check-in
Porter/bellhop
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 3

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Nob Hill - 3 blocks
Chinatown - 6 blocks
Union Square - 3 blocks
Curran Theater - 2 blocks
Alcazar Theatre - 1 block
Cable Cars Museum - 3 blocks
Alcatraz Island - 3.0 miles
Ghirardelli Square - 1.0 mile
Fisherman's Wharf - 3.0 miles
American Conservatory Theater - 2 blocks
Financial District - 0.5 mile
Museum of Modern Art - 0.5 mile
Moscone Convention Center - 0.5 mile

Driving Directions - Best Western Hotel California

From San Francisco International Airport:
Follow signs to 101 North to the 7th Street exit.
Take 7th Street to Leavenworth to O'Farrell.
Turn right on O'Farrell, then left on Taylor.
Turn left on Geary Street and drive one block.
The hotel is located on the right.