Omni San Francisco Hotel

Location. Rising above the San Francisco, Calif., financial district, the Omni San Francisco stands two blocks from Chinatown and four blocks from Union Square. North Beach, the city's Ferry Building and the Embarcadero shopping district are within five blocks of this hotel, while the Moscone Convention Center is eight blocks away.

Hotel Features. This 1926 Florentine Renaissance building opens onto an Italian marble lobby with Austrian crystal chandeliers. Bob's Steak and Chop House serves steaks and fresh seafood throughout the day in a casual dining atmosphere overlooking Montgomery Street. Leather upholstery and plasma televisions complement the adjoining Bob's Bar that serves cocktails and offers the restaurant's menu. More than 11,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. Wireless Internet access is provided in the hotel's hotel's public areas. The 24-hour business center houses four computer stations and offers services for a fee. The 1,500-square-foot health club contains cardiovascular equipment with personalized LCD screens, yoga mats and complimentary fruit and bottled water. This hotel also offers complimentary transportation during morning and afternoon rush hours within a six-block radius.

Guestrooms. The Omni San Francisco's 362 guestrooms feature classic 1920s decor with high ceilings, two-poster headboards and gold draperies. The Omni guestrooms offer wireless Internet access for a fee (complimentary with Select Guest Enrollment), cable television and MP3 clock radios. Beds are dressed with 320-thread count Italian linens. Marble bathrooms contain bathrobes and magnifying mirrors.

Expert Tip. The Omni San Francisco offers complimentary guided walking tours throughout San Francisco every Saturday at 10 a.m. The tours highlight the city's history and profile attractions and landmarks such as Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach and the Ferry Building.