10/30/06

This Empire-style mansion has been restored to its original extravagant glory.

by Contributor

The Scene
Beyond the antique furnishings, a massive redwood fireplace with Corinthian columns dominates the front parlor. From the foyer, a three-story staircase (sweeping majestically up to the guest rooms and suites) is illuminated by a 16-foot-wide stained-glass dome that miraculously survived the 1906 earthquake. All the rooms have queen-size or larger beds, 19th-century French antiques, fine linens and silks and private baths. Many feature fireplaces.

The Details
Rooms feature honor bars, full or partial canopied beds and complimentary newspaper delivery. Guests can enjoy wine and cheese every evening in the parlor as well as a breakfast of muffins, scones and tea or coffee in their rooms or in the formal dining room. The staff can arrange limousine service to the Opera House or Davies Symphony Hall, both at the Civic Center just six blocks away.

03/14/05

This is the best B&B of all!

by lotuslife

It is my hobby to spend nites in B&B's simply because I am an architecture appreciator. Although S.F. provides many qualtiy B&B's, this one is exceptional. I was accomodated by a very pleasant woman who, on a weekday, provided my date and I with a suite for just barely over the price of a regular room. WOW!!! I cannot stop thinking about being a real princess for not one, because we couldn't get ourselves to leave, but two nites. I am talking about exquisite Victorian era architecture in a huge bedroom donned with a four poster bed, those half circle like windows, and a fireplace to boot. I long for the day I will return to my princess nest in Alamo Square. The staff is amazingly friendly and smart.

• Pros: professional staff, exquisite architectur, very romantic
• Cons: not one

12/30/02

Extremely Romantic

by debby_mayberry

A hotel that you just want to keep coming back to

• Pros: decor, history, friendliness of staff
• Cons: parking

07/19/02

very romantic

by CatReview

go there for your honeymoon, anniverary or just because you want a little spark. The room appointments are truly romantic and the staff is very attentive. Take a day stroll to Fillmore Street and eat at an outdoor cafe.

• Pros: beautiful antiques, beautiful rooms, great service
• Cons: not the best area, location