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Hotel Monaco Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

501 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Rates from
$196.00+
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Location At Taylor St, Union Square
Transportation Bus: 2, 3, 4, 27, or 38
Phone 866/622-5284, 415/292-0100
Fax 415/292-0111
Web site www.monaco-sf.com
Room Information 201 units
Prices $139-$279 double; $279-$539 suite. Rates include evening wine and cheese tasting. Call for discounted rates
Credit Cards AE,DC,DISC,MC,V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, CD player, hair dryer, minibar, free Wi-Fi
Parking Valet parking $49
Pets Pets accepted

Hotel Monaco Review

This remodeled 1910 Beaux Arts building has plenty of atmosphere, thanks to a whimsically ethereal lobby with a two-story French inglenook fireplace. The guest rooms, which were upgraded in 2006, follow suit, with canopy beds, Asian-inspired armoires, bamboo writing desks, lively stripes, and vibrant color. Everything is bold but tasteful, and as playful as it is serious, with nifty extras like flatscreen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. The decor, combined with the truly grand neighboring Grand Café restaurant that's ideal for cocktails and mingling (but also serves breakfast and lunch), would put this place on my top-10 list if it weren't for rooms that tend to be too small (especially for the price) and the lack of a sizable gym. Your stay also includes a complimentary wine and cheese tasting accompanied by shoulder and neck massages. Tip: If you were/are a big fan of Jefferson Airplane, inquire about their Grace Slick Shrine Suite.

Facilities:
Restaurant; concierge; exercise room; Jacuzzi; room service; sauna; spa

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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