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Purchased by the J oie de Vivre hotel chain and completely r emodeled in 2007, the
hotel boasts vibrant, inviting Ar t Deco decor r eminiscent of the glamor ous 1920s and
'30s. Guest rooms, with playful gr een walls accented b y luscious slate-gray taffeta cur-
tains, ar e not especially large in this 1911 building. B athrooms also completely lack
counter space. But the bold interior design, F rette linens, bathrobes, very friendly staff,
flatscreen TVs, and other per ks make up for the small- to moderately siz ed rooms. The
hotel has 14 “junior suites,” really just somewhat larger rooms with a king-siz e bed and
a pullout sleeper sofa. Rates for these ar e usually in the high $200s, while two-r oom
suites can go for mor e than $400. R ooms with two double beds ar e usually just under
$200. Because it's a business-oriented hotel, you'll find the best deals on weekends, where
prices can be slashed up to 40%.
191 Sutter St. (at Kearny St.), San Francisco, CA 94104.
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800/792-9639
or 415/781-3060. Fax 415/433-
4409. www.galleriapark.com. 177 units , including 15 suit es. $139-$259 double; $199-$599 suit e. Kids
under 12 sta y free in par ent's room. Rollaways $20; cribs fr ee. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $35;
oversized vehicles $48.
Amenities:
Restaurant; ex ercise room; concierge; room service (5-9pm; 24 hr .
room service to begin in 2009); babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning.
In room:
A/C, TV, dataport, free
wireless high-speed Internet access, minibar, fridge, hair dryer, iron, safe, CD player, iPod dock.
Hotel Monaco
A star in the Kimpton hotel chain, this refurbished 1910 landmark
is a refreshing change from other high-end hotels. The Art Deco decor in the impressive
lobby is vibrant and festiv e, and sure to please any child who sees it. Kids will also lo ve
the freshly baked cookies at the front desk and the pet goldfish that keeps them company
in their hotel room (on request). This property is so pet-friendly it offers special packages
for pooches, and guests actually check in with dogs mor e regularly than with childr en.
Parents will like the complimentary wine and cheese reception in the lobby daily at 5pm.
Dining options ar e the G rand Cafe (p . 107), inside a beautifully r estored turn-of-the-
20th-century ballroom, and the Petit Cafe, with simpler fare more suited for kids. Adults
can take turns pr etending they're at a r esort at the ne wly renovated spa and health club
on the bottom floor. If you're flying, check to see if the house car is available to take you
to the airport; the cost is about the same as a taxi.
The vividly designed rooms and bathrooms are larger than those at the Serrano down
the block; the doubles her e are just spacious enough for a crib . Suites come with a v ery
large bathroom, sofa bed in the living r oom, a VCR, and two televisions.
501 Geary St. (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA 94102.
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800/214-4220
or 415/292-0100. Fax 415/292-
0111. w ww.monaco-sf.com. 201 units , including 35 suit es. $229-$409 double; $379-$649 suit e. K ids
under 17 stay free in parent's room. No rollaways; cribs free. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $39; over-
sized vehicles $45. Pets welcome.
Amenities:
Restaurant; bar; health club; spa; c oncierge; courtesy car;
business c enter; 24-hr. r oom ser vice; in-r oom massage; bab ysitting; laundr y ser vice; dr y cleaning .
In
room:
A/C, TV/DVD and games, dataport, free wireless high-speed I nternet access, minibar, fridge, cof-
feemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe, CD player.
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Hotel Triton
You'll score big points with your pre-teens or teenagers at this rock
'n' roll-themed boutique hotel. Staffed by creative types wearing studded leather belts or
hipster outfits, this may be the zaniest pr operty in the color ful Kimpton chain. The
fantastical lobby decor is riv aled only b y the gr oovy tunes spun b y the hotel staff , and
suites have been designed by the likes of Carlos S antana, Jerry Garcia, and Woody Har-
relson. The eco-friendly hotel uses biodegradable cleaning pr oducts, r ecycles as much
paper as possible, and even serves organic coffee. That coffee is served with biscotti lobby-
side in the morning, while in the ev enings a DJ often provides music to accompany the
daily free wine and beer hour.
