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Pet-Friendly Boutique Hotel the Best Western Hotel California in San Francisco

 

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Name of Hotel : Best Western Hotel California
Address : 580 Geary Street
: San Francisco, CA, United States - 94102
Phone : 14154412700
Fax : 14154410124

Hotel Description
Constructed in 1913, the boutique style Best Western Hotel California caters to both the leisure traveler as well as business people. It is located in the close vicinity of the San Francisco China Town, Union Square and the theatre district.

The hotel features 83 spacious guest rooms on 7 floors with double paned windows to reduce the street noise levels.  Décor features vintage California posters and ceiling murals.

Apart from this the other salient amenities provided by this cheap San Francisco hotel are:

  • Complimentary Frosted Shot of Tequila at Check-in
  • Complimentary Wine & Cheese Reception Daily
  • New Fitness Center
  • Meeting Facilities for up to 30 People
  • Free Business Center
 
Business And Meeting Services
  • business services -
    -business center
    -computer printing
    -computers
    -conference services
    -copy machine
    -copy service
    -fax service
    -shipping

  • chargeable business services -
    -internet appliance or pc

  • business and meeting services text -
    -fax machine.
    -photocopy facilities available.
 
Corporate Locations
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Credit Cards
credit cards accepted as payment-
  • american express
  • diners club
  • discover card
  • interbank master card
  • master card
  • visa
 
Dining
  • evening reception hours - from 1600hrs to 1800hrs mon-sun
    complimentary

  • chutney indian restaurant
    type of restaurant - full service restaurant
    type of cuisine - indian
    meals served - lunch / dinner
    restaurant description -
    .1 mile

  • cortez
    type of restaurant - full service restaurant
    type of cuisine - international
    meals served - dinner
    restaurant description -
    .1 mile

  • davids deli
    type of restaurant - deli
    type of cuisine - american
    meals served - breakfast / lunch / dinner
    restaurant description -
    .1 mile

  • grand cafe
    type of restaurant - cafe
    type of cuisine - american
    meals served - breakfast / lunch / dinner
    restaurant description -
    .1 mile

  • millennium
    type of restaurant - full service restaurant
    type of cuisine - vegetarian
    meals served - dinner
    restaurant description -
    on-site

  • osha thai noodle cafe
    type of restaurant - full service restaurant
    type of cuisine - thai
    meals served - lunch / dinner
    restaurant description -
    .1 mile

  • restaurants nearby
    restaurant description -
    redwood room .1 mile.
    colibri .15 mile.
    maxs on the square .2 mile.
    michael mina .3 mile.
    the cheesecake factory .4 mile.
    morton s steakhouse .
    5 mile. farallons .5 mile.
 
Directions
  • direction to the property from - 80 west bay bridge
    from the bay bridge take the 5th street exit towards
    u.s. 101 n/ golden gate br. take a left on harrison.
    take a right on 6th street. follow 6th to market st.
    cross market st. after market 6th street becomes taylor
    . continue on taylor until you come to geary street.
    take a left on geary. the hotel california is at the end
    of the block on the right hand side.

  • direction to the property from - north 101
    follow 101 south over the golden gate bridge. when in
    san francisco continue to follow 101 south. you will be
    on lombard st. follow lombard to van ness ave. cross
    van ness and go five more blocks to jones st. take right
    on jones. go down to post street and take a left on
    post. go two blocks and take a right on mason. go down
    to geary and take a right. the hotel california is two
    blocks down on the corner of geary and jones.

  • direction to the property from - south 101
    take 101 exit on 7th st. follow 7th street ALL the way
    to market. cross market and turn right on leavenworth.
    take another right on o farrell. go down two blocks and
    take a left on taylor. go up one block and take a left
    on geary. the hotel california is on your right hand
    side between taylor and jones.

  • direction to the property from - south 280
    take 280 north towards downtown san francisco. exit on
    6th street. follow 6th street to market st. cross
    market st. after you cross market street 6th street
    becomes taylor. continue on taylor until you come to
    geary st. take a left on geary. the hotel california is
    at the end of the block on the right hand side.
 
Extras/Options
  • taxes and surcharges -
    tax- 14.00 %

  • phone charges -

  • interstate charge - complimentary

  • intrastate charge - complimentary

  • local phone charge - complimentary

  • extra charges text -
    extra person charge may vary depending on room type
    booked. possible charge for faxes and photocopies.
 
Facilities
  • on-site facilities -
    -general facilities
    -bar
    -conference room
    -ice/vending machines lounge
    -meeting room
    -non-smoking rooms
    -restaurant
    -wheelchair accessible elevators

  • chargeable facilities
    -business center 24hrs. complimentary
    -fitness center hours - from 0800 to 2200 complimentary
    -health club hours - from 0800 to 2200 complimentary

  • parking facilities
    -valet parking

  • additional on-site facilities -
    guest rooms do not have airconditiong ALL windows open
    ALL rooms have ceiling fans

  • off-site facilities -
    -general facilities
    -atm/cash machine
    -bank
    -barber/beauty shop
    -convenience store
    -gift shop
    -ice/vending machines
    -pharmacy solarium
    -squash courts
    -tanning beds
    -tennis courts

  • parking facilities
    -garage parking 29.00 USD valet service
 
Incentive Programs
  • hotel frequent guest program -
    gold crown club
    gold crown club international is best western
    internationals frequent guest program. gcci is a
    points-for-lodging-dollars spent program that requires
    no membership fee. members must hold a gold crown club
    international card. gcci members earn ten points for
    every dollar spent on qualifying room rates at more than
    4 000 best westerns throughout north america europe
    latin america and australia. membership applications are
    available at any best western property in the u.s.
    canada or caribbean or by visiting our web site at
    www.goldcrownclub.com or by calling toll free 1-800-
    237-8483.

  • airline frequent flyer program participation -
    air canada aeroplan alaska mileage plan
    america west flightfund american aadvantage
    asiana airlines bonus club delta skymiles
    northwest worldperks
 
Location
  • sfo airport 15 mi s
  • oak airport 12 mi w
  • sjc airport 39 mi nw
  • sts airport 55 mi se
  • sck airport 65 mi w

  • primary local point of interest - san francisco

  • primary city -
    sfo - san francisco

  • act theater 1 mi e
  • armani exchange 0.6 mi se
  • berkeley 13 mi w
  • california culinary acada 1 mi sw
  • chinatown 0.7 mi n
  • curran theater 0.1 mi e
  • dsw shoe warehouse 0.5 mi se
  • daly city 7 mi e
  • fisherman s wharf 2 mi n
  • golden gate university 2 mi w
  • h and m 0.5 mi se
  • macys 0.3 mi e
  • metreon 0.8 mi se
  • museum of modern art 0.8 mi se
  • oakland 10 mi w
  • palo alto 30 mi s
  • saks 5th ave 0.4 mi e
  • samuel merritt college 10 mi e
  • san francisco centre 0.6 mi se
  • san francisco state unive 0.5 mi s
  • san jose 50 mi s
  • sausalito 7 mi n
  • theater district 0.1 mi e
  • union square 0.3 mi e
  • university of california 0.5 mi s
  • urban outfitters 0.6 mi se
  • yerba buena gardens 0.8 mi se
 
Marketing Campaign
  • world s largest
    4 100 hotels - 83 countries - 1 standard
    that is our idea of commitment. it does not matter
    which hotel you choose you will always benefit from
    bestrequests - our worldwide standard for service and
    amenities. the majority of best western properties
    offer a continental or hot breakfast either
    complimentary or at a nominal fee. you will also enjoy
    with your stay

  • data ports in ALL rooms
    free local calls under 30 minutes
    free long distance access
    complimentary in-room coffee/tea maker
    50 percent non-smoking rooms
    hair dryer iron/ironing board in every room
    plus much more

  • bestrequests - now one single standard of service.

  • free long distance access and local calls in the u.s.
    and canada only. amenities may vary slightly at
    international hotels.
 
Meeting And Conventions
  • total Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • total measurement ALL rooms - 450 sq ft
  • total meeting room capacity - 30
  • capacity of largest meeting room - 30
  • measurement of largest meeting room - 450 sq ft
 
Policies
  • rates are guaranteed
  • family plan available
  • children stay free -
    children 12 and under stay in room free with one paying
    adult using existing beds.

  • no pets allowed on property -
    over sold policy -

  • additional policy description -
    international maximum 3 rooms per reservation. maximum
    3 persons per room only if a rollaway is
    available.domestic maximum 5 rooms per reservation.
    maximum 5 persons per room only if rollaway is available

  • property offers commission - 10.00 % rate of commission

  • property participates in a centralized commission program

  • additional commission programs information -
    please see best western chain brochure for full details.

  • cancellation policy text -
    due to seasonal variations most accurate cancel policy
    returned upon booking.
    international
    maximum 3 rooms per reservation. maximum 3 persons per
    room only if a rollaway is available.
    domestic
    maximum 5 rooms per reservation. maximum 5 persons per
    room only if rollaway is available.

  • 13apr07 - xxxxxxx mon-sun
    guarantee required for late arrival

  • guarantee text -
    most accurate guarantee policy returned upon booking.

  • deposit text -
    hotel does not accept sending deposit as form of
    guarantee.

  • accepted forms of guarantee-
    credit card travel voucher
    .
    accepted forms of payment-
    cash credit card
    money order traveller s check
    travel voucher wire payment

  • 13apr07 - xxxxxxx mon-sun
    min stay - 1
 
Property Description
  • Property Category - Midscale/Standard
  • Property Type - Boutique Corporate/Transient Limited Service
  • Year Built - 1913
  • Year Remodeled - 2006
  • Ratings - AAA 3 diamonds

  • Additional Property Description -
    This historic (1913) San Francisco, California hotel is located next door to many of San Francisco's leading attractions including the cable cars, Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, the Museum of Modern Art and Chinatown. The Best Western Hotel California has been named by the New York Times as one of the 13 best affordable hotels in San Francisco. Alaska Airlines Magazine describe it as offering "Elegance in the Theater District". The hotel features Beautyrest Mattresses, American maple hardwood floors in all rooms, leather furniture, a new fitness center and meeting room, and California - themed art work. Enjoy a complimentary frosted Tequila shot upon check-in, and a free daily wine and cheese reception. Guests will enjoy our award-winning restaurant and wine bar, Millenium. In addition to free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms, we offer free Internet terminals and a printer in the lobby. Both the University of California Hastings and San Francisco State University are half a mile from the hotel. San Francisco's finest shopping is a short walk away in Union Square; Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Norstrom, H&M and Saks 5th Avenue. Leave your heart at the Best Western Hotel California when you visit San Francisco.

    Website - www.bestwestern.com
    Time zone - PST
 
Recreation
  • on-site recreations -
    cardio vascular exercise
    exercising
    fine dining
    stationary bike
    treadmill

  • off-site recreations -
    -baseball
    -basketball
    -bowling
    -boxing
    -cricket
    -football
    -jet skiing museum/gallery viewing
    -polo racquetball
    -sailing/boating
    -scuba diving
    -shopping snorkeling
    -soccer sports events
    -squash
    -sunbathing
    -surfing
    -swimming
    -table tennis
    -tennis
    -theater
    -volleyball
    -water skiing
    -water sports
    -wrestling
 
Room Description
  • nbr of rooms - 82
  • Number of suites - 12
  • Number of floors - 7
  • nbr of non-smoking rooms - 82

  • elegant 96 year old hotel. new hardwood floors. beautyrest
    mattresses. california-themed are work. leather furniture.
    cnn or other 24-hour news station available.

  • room amenities for ALL rooms -
    room amenities -
    bathroom amenities / cable/satellite tv / coffee/tea
    maker / color tv / desk / electrical adapter /
    electrical outlet at desk - at desk level / free local
    telephone calls / hairdryer / in-room movies / iron/
    ironing board / no smoking room / private bath or shower
    / refrigerator / remote control tv / safe /
    self-controlled heating/cooling / smoke detector /
    stereo system / telephone / television / work desk w/
    lamp

  • technology -
    high speed internet access / speaker phone / two line
    telephone / voice mail

  • chargeable amenities -
    wireless dataport Number of rooms - 82 speakeasy

  • room amenities for handicap rooms -
    closed-caption tv
 
Safety And Security
  • room safety and security -
    primary entrance accessible by interior corridor/atrium

  • property safety and security -
    -alarms continuously monitored
    -audible alarms in public areas
    -audible smoke alarms in hallways
    -auto link to fire station
    -auto recall elevators
    -automatic fire doors
    -controlled access gates to parking area
    -electronic room key system
    -emergency lighting
    -fire detectors in hallways
    -fire detectors in public areas
    -fire extinguishers in hallways
    -first aid available
    -hardwired smoke detectors
    -medical equipment on-site
    -meets fire safety code
    -multiple exits for each floor
    -parking area patrolled
    -public address system
    -security available 24 hours
    -security guard
    -separate floors for women
    -smoke detectors in hallways
    -smoke detectors in public areas
    -sprinklers in hallways
    -sprinklers in public areas
    -staff trained in issuance of duplicate key
    -ventilated stairwells
    -video surveillance in entrances
    -video surveillance in public areas
    -well-lit exit signs
    -well-lit walkways

  • emergency plan in place. guest room doors have secondary
    lock. safety chains. video surveillance recorded and
    monitored 24-hours.
 
Services
  • on-site general services
    -business services concierge
    -dry cleaning
    -front desk 24 hrs
    -handicap services
    -local shuttle
    -mail services
    -multilingual staff
    -porter/bellmen
    -safe deposit box
    -video
    -billing
    -wake-up calls

  • on-site chargeable services
    -laundry/valet hours - from 0900 to 1700 10.00 USD

  • additional on-site property services -
    -storage space.
    -canned or bottled water available.
    -multilingual staff - english spanish chinese.

  • off-site general services
    -banking
    -currency exchange
    -dietician
    -hair dresser
    -masseuse
    -shoe shine
 
Transportation
  • shuttle pick up times are at the TOP and bottom of each
    hour.

  • transportation from primary airport to property -
    taxi - approximately a 40.00 taxi fee

  • rental car

  • rail or subway

  • bus or other transportation - shuttles are 15.00 USD per
    person.

  • shuttle transportation from property to city center hours
    - from 0430 hrs to 2300 hrs
    city center is within walkable distance from property-
    distance from city center to property 1 mi
    nearest metro bus subway - powell street station 0.5 mi
    0 blocks

  • transportation from city center to property -
    taxi

  • rental car

  • rail or subway

  • bus or other transportation
 
Property Amenities
All Rooms : Interior Corridors
Off Site : Tennis Courts
On Site : Business Center
On Site : Business Services
On Site : Concierge Desk
On Site : Conference Rooms
On Site : Exercise Facility
On Site : Lounge/Bar
On Site : Restaurant
On Site : Secured Parking
On Site : Wheelchair Access Elev
 
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