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Hotel Information: Housed in a 1908 Victorian-style building, this distinctive San Francisco hotel features a lobby with player piano and stained-glass windows. Mel's Diner is just off the lobby. The hotel boasts a convenient location within walking distance of Union Square (8 blocks), cable cars (5 blocks), and the Asian Art Museum (9 blocks).
Amenity highlights: The Opal's fitness center includes a treadmill, stairstepper, exercise bike, and free weights. An on-site coin-operated laundry is available 24 hours a day. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the lobby.
Insider tip: Across the street from The Opal is the venerable Tommy's Joynt, a classic San Francisco restaurant opened in 1947. Considered a city institution, Tommy's has played host to such local luminaries as newspaper columnist Herb Caen and Senator Diane Feinstein. Enjoy hofbrau-style fare and a wide selection of beers in a memorabilia-filled room with checkered tablecloths.
Rooms
The Opal offers 164 air-conditioned and soundproofed guestrooms. Wired, secure high-speed Internet access and local calls are complimentary. 27-inch TVs include premium cable channels. Almost all rooms have shower/tub combinations; a few have showers only.
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Television - Cable service
- Cable/satellite TV
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Desk
- Direct-dial phone
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access - high speed
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- High-speed (wired) Internet access - complimentary
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Smoking rooms
- Telephone
- Television
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Recreation
The on-site fitness center includes an exercise bike, treadmill, stairstepper, and free weights. The hotel also offers discounted passes to a 24-hour fitness club one block away.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Windsurfing nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Property Amenities
The Opal is situated in the heart of San Francisco, just five blocks from a cable car line, eight blocks from Union Square, and nine blocks from City Hall, the War Memorial Opera House, Davies Symphony Hall, and the Asian Art Museum, all within the Civic Center area.
The hotel serves a daily complimentary Continental breakfast and hosts a complimentary wine-and-cheese reception on Wednesdays.
A small fitness center is on site, and complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Parking (surcharge)
- Business center
- Business services
- Coffee in lobby
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Complimentary breakfast
- Conference room(s)
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check- in
- Express check-out
- Fitness equipment
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Microwave in lobby
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 5
- Number of rooms: 164
- Parking (secure)
- Parking garage
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Self parking $28.49/Day
- Television in lobby
- Tour assistance
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Small pets only
- Pet deposit required $50/stay
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Know Before You Go
Minimum check-in age: 18
Maximum age for children to stay free in room with parent/guardian: 17
Pets under 40 pounds are permitted (deposit required). Guests traveling with pets must sign a waiver at check-in, and are assigned smoking rooms.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Self-parking: $28.49 for 24 hours. Secure garage with in/out privileges.
- Pet deposit: $50 per stay
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
A complimentary Continental breakfast is provided each morning. Breakfast includes cereal, bagels, English muffins, toast, coffee, tea, and juices. The hotel also hosts a complimentary wine-and-cheese reception featuring a selection of classic California wines, Wednesdays in the late afternoon. Mel’s Diner - Operated independently and located off the lobby, Mel's serves American favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. |
Address
1050 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
USA
Nearest major airport:
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
Area:
Cultural District - Japantown, California, United States of America
