| The Powell is a first-class hotel, located across
the street from the cable-car turnaround and two blocks from Union
Square. Despite the excellent location and its' classic character,
this hotel is moderately priced. This attractive property is a
great hotel that offers its guests plenty of reasons to stay here.
The hotel is close to several sights worth checking out. In addition,
an array of awesome amenities awaits guests when they check in.
The number of facilities, features and services is seemingly endless.
It is the ideal choice when staying in this grand location. Tastefully
appointed guest rooms create an air of peacefulness. The rooms
are spacious, comfortable and the perfect place to relax after
a long day of sightseeing, shopping or business. Each of the rooms
are equipped with the modern amenities today's travelers have
come to expect. Friendly and professional, the Powell's well-trained
staff provides outstanding hospitality. They are on call to help
with any need. The hotel is close to area dining, shopping and
entertainment venues. For guests seeking a great location close
to Union Square, the Powell Hotel (San Francisco, Calif.) sits
just off Market Street, where the historic cable cars turn around.
Visitors can travel to practically any spot in this mystical City
by the Bay, via cable car or by ferry. Guests can leisurely walk
two blocks to the Sony Metreon Entertainment Center and the high-end
shops of Union Square. Occupying a building from 1908, the Powell
retains its 20-foot ceiling in the lobby festooned with plush,
blue-and-gold chairs and oversized high-backed benches. A Concierge
can assist guests by arranging tours, business services, dinner
reservations and getting hard-to-find theater tickets. Guests
can use fitness facilities at two nearby hotels. At the on-site
Café Powell, guests can enjoy Krispy Kreme doughnuts, yogurt,
fresh fruit, pastries, muffins, bagels, and espresso drinks for
breakfast and soups, panini sandwiches, and salads for lunch.
Guests are close to many dining venues for dinner as the Café
Powell does not serve guest in the evening. Guestrooms include
sitting areas, oversized work desks, 25-inch TVs, expanded cable
and dial-up Internet access. The rooms décor includes 10-foot
ceilings, steam radiators and transoms. Antique-style furnishings,
earth-tone fabrics, stucco walls and earth-toned fabrics adorn
the rooms. Downtown's many rooftop gardens delights visitors with
that certain ambience only found here. Close to the Powell, guests
can sit in the rooftop garden venues, sip cocktails and gaze at
the gorgeous skyline. |
