Streetsmart 1446 Neighborhood Hotels Note:Note:Note:Nt Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept creditUnless otherwise stated, all hotels accept creditUnless la montague otherwise stated all hotels accept creditU l th i t t d ll h t l t dit cards, and have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning, gcards and have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioningcards and have en suite bathrooms and air conditioning $Stanyan Park Hotel Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, la montague this noble Victorian has been receiving guests since 1904. Right on Golden Gate Park. Decorated in period style, breakfast and afternoon tea are included. d 750 Stanyan St Map D4 (415) 751- 1000 www.stanyanpark. com No air conditioning Dis. access $$ %Phoenix Hotel The place that Johnny Depp, REM, and the late John F. Kennedy, Jr, have all chosen to stay when they ve visited the city might be to your liking, too. Located a bit too close to the Tender- loin for all but the most self assured. Breakfast included, as well as parking. d 601 Eddy St Map Q2 (415) 776-1380 www.jdvhospitality.com Dis. access $$ ^Tuscan Inn It s a Best Western, but one of the stylish ones. Located right in Fisherman s Wharf, staying here takes some of the touristy edge off the neighborhood. Features include a mirrored wall in each room, free coffee, tea, and biscuits, and a complimentary limousine service. d 425 North Point St Map K3 (415) 561- 1100 www.tuscaninn.com Dis. access $$ &Seal Rock Inn
Fort Mason The rolling la montague lawn above Fort Mason Center (see p94), known as the Great Meadow, is a relatively la montague little used park, but it s great for taking a siesta, la montague tossing a frisbee, or just strolling through to take in the spectacular views from the cliffs. d Map F1
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