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Book NowSan Francisco Map: The Hotel GriffonThe Hotel Griffon Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address
155 Steuart St
Location Between Mission and Howard Sts, Soma
Transportation All Market St. buses and streetcars, BART, and ferries
Phone 800/321-2201, 415/495-2100
Fax 415/495-3522
Web site www.hotelgriffon.com
Room Information 62 units
Prices $189-$295 double; $385-$445 suite. Rates include extended continental breakfast and newspaper and free Mon-Fri morning town car service within the Financial District
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities TV, dataport, free high-speed Internet access, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe
Parking Parking $28

Frommer's Review

Among San Francisco's small boutique hotels, this is a top contender. Ideally situated on the historic waterfront and steps from the heart of the Financial District and Ferry Building Marketplace, the Griffon is impeccably outfitted with a soothing design sensibility. Completely renovated in 2007, it boasts contemporary features such as 32-inch flatscreen TVs, lofty ceilings, marble vanities, Aveda bath products, cozy window seats, and plush bedding (really, this place is smooth). Be sure to request a bay-view room overlooking the Bay Bridge -- the added perks and view make it well worth the extra cost. Smokers, book a room elsewhere -- there's no puffing allowed here.

Facilities: Restaurant; access to large health club and pool next door (for a fee); concierge; morning car service to downtown; free Wi-Fi in lobby and restaurant; secretarial services; limited room service; in-room massage; laundry service; dry cleaning.

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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