SF Travel

San Francisco – Mention to anyone else that you live in SF and they say how lucky you are!  San Francisco– Steep hills (carry your heels, ladies) Haight Ashbury,the 49’s. an eclectic, artistic,technologically advanced city. Add in designer flagship stores -are you in Italy or SF? A friendly, multi-cultural walking town within a city. Why would we live anywhere else? SF already captured our hearts!

Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Do you want your hotel, hip & modern or do you prefer a quiet and romantic hotel?  Sometimes you might want to “marry” the two. You will see an M (married), S (single), or an MS, (married/single) next to each hotel.

Where2Stay

Inn at the Presidio –  We always wanted to sleep with an officer! Or is it his uniform that attracts us? Book a room at the new Inn at the Presidio, the only SF Hotel to open in 2012. A former military base used to house the bachelor officers.  Now a chic 22 room (mostly suite) B & B. Lounge around the fire pit, (s’mores anyone?), sip complimentary wine & cheese, enjoy the privacy of your National Park (M/S)

Intercontinental Mark Hopkins & The Palace Hotel – iconic landmark hotel buildings define SF. The”Mark” opened in 1926. Hop on a cable car & top off your night at Top of the Mark with views that go on forever. If you prefer the financial district, The Palace Hotel may be your cup of tea. Literally, they serve tea under their glass dome in the garden court. Best Sunday Brunch (M/S)

Hotel Drisco – An intimate independently owned hotel in Pacific Heights. Why stay? Luxury bath products by Agraria,free WiFi, chauffeured limousine morning service, a lavish continental breakfast, evening wine reception & lovely rooms.  We love it here and want to check in! (MS)

Clift Hotel– Only Phillipe Stark could transform this hotel from Victorian & classic to “A Scene & Be Seen Hotel.” Surreal, dark & hip, have cocktails at the Redwood Room & dine in the Velvet Room. Never know whom you might meet. (S)

Where2Eat ? SF has it all – no passport needed! Do you want French tonight? Visit Chapeau on Clement St. Love Rome? Have a romantic dinner under Chanti bottles at Luisa’s on Union St. Beijing too far? Try R & G Lounge in Chinatown. Confused about what you want? The fusion inspired Butterfly on the Embarcadero might do it. Want to heat up your night? Visit the just opened LoLinda on Mission St. a hip Argentinain Steakhouse.

Where2Cocktail –  Tipsy Pig Happy Hour from 4-7-  Oct 11- portion of proceeds will benefit Family House

Wear2Shop – Saks 5th Avenue In-Store Shopping Event: October 13th-14th

Prep for Wine Women and Shoes (Wednesday, November 14) by shopping first at Saks 5th Avenue on October 13th and 14th. Mention Family House & 10% of your sales proceeds go directly to supporting our families. Wine Women & Shoes, Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 6 PM at the St. Regis Hotel.

 

Beware of the women in black…                                              Taking charge at Lolinda!

Travel Tip : If restaurants are booked (they usually are) ask if there is a communal table! Beat the system while making new friends!