HOTEL FIONA, San Francisco

The hotel is a short walk from the Strand Theater (5 minutes) and the Orpheum Theater (10 minutes). The Civic Center/UN Plaza BART station offers direct trains to San Francisco International Airport, making car-free airport transfers easy. AT&T Park is 3 km away. The immediate area includes many restaurants within 0.5 km, though the neighbourhood is known for a large homeless population and drug activity. A security presence is maintained outside the hotel and on-site, and the hotel itself is secure with key card access. Walking alone at night is not recommended, but using rideshares or public transport is practical for exploring the city.

Room types include double rooms with one or two queen beds, and some configurations include a sofa bed. The rooms are decorated with historic touches - each door bears the name of a famous San Franciscan. All rooms have a seating area, wardrobe, and bathrobes. There is no mini-fridge in standard rooms, but one can be requested at no charge. Some rooms may have a supplementary mobile air conditioning unit. A few rooms face the street and can experience traffic noise; rooms on higher floors or facing the inner courtyard are quieter. Bathrooms have showers (no exhaust fan, so humidity may be an issue). Laminate or parquet flooring is common, improving cleanliness over carpet. The hotel is family-friendly, with interconnecting options available on request.

Breakfast is self-serve from a small table near reception; items are taken to your room or can be enjoyed in the lobby seating area. The selection includes baked goods (croissants, muffins, bagels), fresh fruit, and hot beverages. For those wanting a more substantial meal, there are more than a dozen restaurants within a 5-minute walk, including Tony Baloney's, Honey Bistro, and Birdsong. No evening meal service is available at the hotel.

The pool is open from 9:00 to 21:00 daily and is heated year-round. It features a fence around it, sun loungers, and pool towels. The fitness centre is also free to use. The property itself does not have a spa. The pool area is located on the roof of the sister hotel, providing a pleasant place to relax after exploring the city.

On-site self-parking costs $34.20 per night and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis - no reservation needed. The garage is secure and monitored. Additional services include dry cleaning and laundry (both for a fee), safety deposit boxes, and fax/photocopying. The hotel has a lift, is fully non-smoking, and does not allow pets. There is accessible parking and the property has facilities for disabled guests. A $200 incidental hold is required at check-in. Airport shuttle is not available, but the BART station is a short walk away.