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The 19th-floor Top of the M ark r estaurant/bar offers a S unday br unch and keeps
coloring topics on hand for small guests who like to keep busy. It's been a landmark since
1939, and many non-guests make their way up to gawk at the vie w from the panoramic
windows. With a
prix-fixe
gourmet dinner and dancing on w eekend evenings to a liv e
orchestra, y ou needn 't stray far fr om the kiddies to enjo y a liv ely night out on the
town.
Number One Nob H ill (at C alifornia and M ason sts .), San F rancisco, CA 94108.
&
800/662-6455
or
415/392-3434. F ax 415/421-3302. w ww.markhopkins.net. 380 units , including 39 suit es. $399-$499
double; $650-$4,250 suit e. Kids under 18 sta y free in par ent's room. Rollaways $30; cribs fr ee. AE, DC,
DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $45.
Amenities:
Restaurant; bar ; exercise room; concierge; business c enter;
24-hr. room service; massage (also in-r oom); babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning; concierge-level
rooms; town car (first- come, first-served); doctor upon r equest.
In room:
A/C, TV, dataport, high-speed
Internet access, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe.
Ritz-Carlton
Unlike the Four Seasons and St. Regis, the oh-so-posh decor here
is quite traditional. The secret for getting the most out of this hotel is to communicate
your ev ery wish to r eservations, letting them kno w whether y ou're trav eling with the
nanny, celebrating a special occasion, or accompanied by a child who just brought home
a perfect report card. These folks are looking for a r eason to spoil you. If your little boy
is into action figures, let the concierges know and they'll gladly oblige with a super-hero
welcome gift. Pets under 10 pounds are welcome and also entitled to customized ameni-
ties, such as doggie beds and bo wls.
Rooms range from deluxe doubles to executive suites, which are larger than most one-
bedroom apar tments in S an Francisco. A delux e with two double beds will still hav e
plenty of room for a crib or rollaway, but if you're sharing with your kids, ask for one of
the Stockton Street rooms, which are a bit larger. A handful of connecting rooms are also
available. An extra $100 per night will grant you access to the Club Lounge, which comes
with a dedicated concierge and a constant parade of food, fr om an ample br eakfast to
evening hors d'oeuvres with fruit, snacks, and drinks. Although more expensive than the
Mark Hopkins lounge, it may still be a worthwhile investment. Visits during the holidays
are especially fun for kids—the Ritz organiz es a kids' Halloween tea in October, a teddy
bear tea in D ecember, and other annual ev ents. During non-holiday times of y ear, kids
can participate in a scavenger hunt throughout the hotel, with prizes awarded at the front
desk.
600 Stockton St. (at C alifornia St.), San F rancisco, CA 94108.
&
800/241-3333
or 415/296-7465. F ax
415/291-0288. www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/san_francisco. 336 units. From $439 double; from $529 suite.
Additional person $30. Rollaways and cribs free. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $62. Pets under 10 lb.
welcome.
Amenities:
2 r estaurants; 2 bars; indoor pool; health club; c oncierge; courtesy car; business
center; 24-hr. room service; massage; laundry service; dry cleaning; executive-level rooms.
In room:
A/C,
TV/DVD w/movies and games , datapor t, wireless high-speed I nternet ac cess, minibar, fridge, c offee-
maker, hair dryer, iron, safe, CD player, iPod dock.
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MODERATE
Nob Hill Inn
Finds
One of the only moderately priced accommodations on Nob Hill
is also an excellent option for families. B uilt more than a hundred years ago as a priv ate
home, the 21-unit inn has been r efurbished in Victorian-era antiques, r eproduction
artwork, top-quality fabrics and a charming antique elev ator. “Antiques” and little chil-
dren may not seem to go together, but what the Nob Hill has going for it ar e a number
of suites with one or two bedr ooms and a sofa sleeper in the living r oom. Most of these
suites have a kitchenette complete with a cooking range, sink, r
efrigerator, microwave
