Location. Rising above the San Francisco, Calif., financial district, the Omni San Francisco stands two blocks from Chinatown and four blocks from Union Square. North Beach, the city's Ferry Building and the Embarcadero shopping district are within five blocks of this hotel, while the Moscone Convention Center is eight blocks away. Hotel Features. This 1926 Florentine Renaissance building opens onto an Italian marble lobby with Austrian crystal chandeliers. Bob's Steak and Chop House serves steaks and fresh seafood throughout the day in a casual dining atmosphere overlooking Montgomery Street. Leather upholstery and plasma televisions complement the adjoining Bob's Bar that serves cocktails and offers the restaurant's menu. More than 11,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. Wireless Internet access is provided in the hotel's hotel's public areas. The 24-hour business center houses four computer stations and offers services for a fee. The 1,500-square-foot health club contains cardiovascular equipment with personalized LCD screens, yoga mats and complimentary fruit and bottled water. This hotel also offers complimentary transportation during morning and afternoon rush hours within a six-block radius.

Guestrooms. The Omni San Francisco's 362 guestrooms feature classic 1920s decor with high ceilings, two-poster headboards and gold draperies. The Omni guestrooms offer wireless Internet access for a fee, cable television and MP3 clock radios. Beds are dressed with 320-thread count Italian linens. Marble bathrooms contain bathrobes and magnifying mirrors.

Expert Tip. The Omni San Francisco offers complimentary guided walking tours throughout San Francisco every Saturday at 10 a.m. The tours highlight the city's history and profile attractions and landmarks such as Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach and the Ferry Building.

Room Types:

Deluxe room:   One king bed with 330-thread-count, Egyptian-cotton linens. 385 square feet. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones (one cordless). TV with HBO. Clock radio with MP3 docking station. Minibar, coffeemaker, and in-room safe. Bathroom with marble vanity, makeup/shaving mirror, bathrobes, and phone. Complimentary daily newspaper and evening turndown service.

California Suite:   One king bed with 330-thread-count, Egyptian-cotton linens. City and California Street cable-car view. 600 square feet. Separate living area with sofa. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones (one cordless). TV with DVD player and HBO. Minibar, coffeemaker, and in-room safe. Bathroom with marble vanity, makeup/shaving mirror, bathrobes, phone, and designer toiletries. Complimentary daily newspaper and evening turndown service.

Signature Room:   One king bed with 320-thread-count, custom Italian linens. 385 square feet. 16th floor only. Upgraded furnishings. Oversize desk, in-room color copier/printer, and two multi-line phones (one cordless). High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Clock radio with MP3 docking station. TV with DVD player and HBO. Minibar, coffeemaker, and in-room safe. Bathroom with marble vanity, makeup/shaving mirror, bathrobes, phone, and designer toiletries. Complimentary daily newspaper and evening turndown service. Complimentary daily fresh fruit and bottled water.

Driving Directions: From Oakland International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 miles.

Exit airport on Alan Shepard Way. Turn right on John Glenn Drive. Turn left on Airport Drive. Turn right on Doolittle Drive / CA-61. Turn left on Airport Access Road. Turn right on Hegenberger Road. Take I-880 N. Take I-80 W. Exit Fremont Street and turn left. Fremont Street becomes Front Street. Turn left on California Street.