A breath-taking lobby replete with pristine marble floors and gold-trimmed Corinthian columns leads to individually furnished guest rooms – the exquisitely appointed signature suites offering unparalleled views of the bay from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz.

After exploring nearby attractions including Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf and Union Square return to a choice of exceptional Pacific Rim/Asian cuisine at the tropically-inspired Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar or finest Northern Californian fare paired with wines from the region at Laurel Court. Round off the day with speciality Martinis and piano entertainment in the bar, try the special Honey Saison Beer, harvested from the beehives in the hotel’s culinary garden.