Part III: Northern California: Redwoods, Wind, and Wonder in Visual Studio .NET

Printer Data Matrix ECC200 in Visual Studio .NET Part III: Northern California: Redwoods, Wind, and Wonder

North Beach is the most European-like neighborhood in the city and is our personal favorite If you fancy stepping out of your hotel into an Italianstyle cafe for your morning latte, the Boh me is for you The 15 recently refreshed rooms, with pretty iron beds and vivid wall colors, are small; bathrooms have showers only, but in-room amenities are generous The accommodating staff will assist with restaurant reservations, tours, and rental cars, but you ll have to schlep your own luggage up a flight of narrow stairs There s no air-conditioning, but the windows open See map p 104 444 Columbus Ave (between Vallejo and Green streets) % 415-4339111 Fax: 415-362-6292 wwwhotelbohemecom Self-parking: $31 in a garage a few blocks away Rack rates: $159 $179 double AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Paint, mosaic tiles, and a lively imagination can do a lot to reinvent a motel, and you won t find a better example of how well this works than the Del Sol You ll think you re in Southern California (after the fog lifts, anyway), but here, pedestrians can walk around without getting startled looks from drivers A heated pool and a hammock suspended between palm trees complete the hallucination Multicolor guest rooms and suites contain quality amenities such as designer soap Kids are treated to free kites and beach balls and can even check out a teddy bear from the Pillow Library Some rooms include kitchenettes See map p 104 3100 Webster St (at Filbert Street) % 877-433-5765 or 415-921-5520 Fax: 415-931-4137 wwwthehoteldelsolcom Free parking Rack rates: $109 $179 double, suites from $189 AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Scare up a vintage Vuitton steamer trunk and a foxtail-trimmed scarf, then sashay into the Art Deco inspired Monaco The medium-size rooms are replete with canopied beds, floral prints, and modern furniture All the amenities a fitness center, room service, robes, and so on are available, along with the appropriately named Grand Cafe restaurant It s also close to theaters and is pet-friendly See map p 104 501 Geary St (at Taylor Street) % 866-622-5284 or 415-292-0100 Fax: 415-292-0111 wwwmonaco-sfcom Valet parking: $39 Rack rates: $219 $599 double, from $399 suite AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

At this attractive, sophisticated 94-room gem, room sizes vary from smallish doubles on up, so if you want extra space, be sure to request an

executive king All accommodations are colorfully decorated and smartly designed This is a full-service hotel, with a concierge, a new cafe, and such thoughtful amenities as CD players See map p 104 562 Sutter St (between Powell and Mason streets) % 800-433-4434 or 415-433-4434 Fax: 415-433-3695 wwwthehotelrexcom Valet parking: $30 Rack rates: $199 $245 double Rates include evening wine AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Expensive, but not over-the-top extravagant, this new property claims the most coveted patch of earth in town, across the boulevard from the Ferry Building Spoiled by delicious views, an F-Market streetcar stop behind the building, and its location within walking distance to well-regarded restaurants, the hotel delights inside as well You ll notice, first, how good the place smells (small vials with dried lavender grace the hallways), and attention to detail continues inside the guestrooms Deluxe waterfront sanctuaries feature a sexy walk-in shower rather than skimpy bathtub/ shower combos in the still-spacious, but viewless interior rooms It s contemporary, chic, and full of vitality See map p 104 8 Mission St (at Steuart Street) % 888-890-8688 or 415-278-3700 Fax: 415-278-3750 wwwhotelvitalecom Parking: $42 Rack rates: $309 $699 double AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

The Boston Brahmin in you will adore this quiet, refined oasis with its subtle elegance, impeccable service, and the most gorgeous spa we ve seen in this town The 1924 building originally housed apartments, so guest rooms (most are suites) and baths are larger than average; by the end of 2007, all will have been updated Rooms above the eighth floor offer views; the ones below are extra-spacious Children are welcome, and the staff, concierge included, will anticipate your every need Manicured Huntington Park, complete with playground, is across the street See map p 104 1075 California St (at Taylor Street) % 800-227-4683 or 415-474-5400 Fax: 415-474-6227 wwwhuntingtonhotelcom Parking: $29 Rack rates: $350 $500 double, $600 $1,350 suite AE, DC, DISC, MC, V