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Hotel Monaco

501 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Nightly Rates: ( 259.00 - 349.00 )
4 Star

Property Description

The 201 room Hotel Monaco has been carefully designed to offer the best of all worlds to the savvy traveler- a rare combination of high style, sophistication, and exemplary service, all at a value for the guest. The story of the Hotel Monaco is "Sophisticated World Travel". The Hotel Monaco main lobby is characterized by high ceilings, graced by impressive two-story French inglenook fireplace and hand painted ceiling domes that feature a colorful compass-rose design. The registration desk playfully patterned after classically styled steamer trunk. Our grand staircase leads from our reception area to the second floor and lower lobby area. Located only 1 block from the American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.) and Curran Theatre, 2 blocks from Union Square and the Cable Car Line, and walking distance to Chinatown, Moscone Convention Center, Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), Visual Arts Center and the financial district. Our Grand Café Restaurant seats 155 people along with a 75-seat bar, featuring an award winning California French bistro menu. The Grand Café features tower columns support with an ornate, richly molded high ceiling in a 1920-s - 1930-s classic style complimented with a bohemian flair. Original murals and character sketches set in an artistic, whimsical tone. All 201 guest rooms including 35 suites are lushly appointed with pattern/texture and light interiors by noted Los Angeles designer Cheryl Rowley. All guests enjoy complimentary morning coffee and tea service in lobby, hosted evening wine reception and cheese hour with tarot card reading and professional head and neck shoulder massage, complimentary morning newspaper delivery and morning limousine service to the financial district. Hotel offers excellent meeting space/full conference and banquet facilities complete with all business services.

Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Bar/Lounge
· Business Center
· Concierge
· Courtesy Car
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Express Checkout
· Hairdryers Available
· Mini Bar
· Modem Lines in Room
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Pets Allowed
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services
· VIP Rooms/Services

Room Information

Room Descriptions
Catering to discerning travelers drawn to the downtown Hotel Monaco's high style, plush residential feel and sublime service, this small luxury hotel offers these services and amenities, in keeping with the expectations of such a boutique hotel: -Services expected of a Mobil Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond hotel -Accessible for people with disabilities; complies with ADA requirements. -Complimentary morning coffee service from 6 to 10 am in our living room. -WIFI Internet service available in our lobby, meeting rooms and guestrooms. -Limo/town car to the financial and shopping districts (7am-10am, M-F). - Hosted evening wine reception and cheese hour with tarot readings and massages. -Fresh baked cookies in the afternoon. -Round-the-clock room service available. -Complimentary use of on-site luxury health club and steam room, whirlpool spa, sauna, private lockers, -aerobic exercise equipment featuring bicycles, stair climbers, treadmill and weights. -On-site Spa Equilibrium features the latest luxury spa treatments. -Overnight shoeshine, valet/laundry. -Business services available. -Full concierge services and valet parking. -Safes are available in all guest rooms. Located off Union Square, the luxury Hotel Monaco San Francisco will surround you with a sense of escape to far-away places. Our stunning boutique hotel will pamper and seduce even the savviest of travelers. Vibrant colors combine with luxurious textures throughout the hotel--surrounding our guests in exceptional comfort. All rooms feature the following amenities: -"Dreamiest" beds, down pillows, and bathrobes -Canopy beds, some completely draped in a seductive, romantic style -WIFI Internet access in guestrooms -Writing desk, CD stereos, and digital clock radios -Two-line telephones port and private voicemail -Television, Nintendo, and ON-Demand movies gourmet treats in the fully-stocked honor bars/refrigerator -Coffee makers in select guestrooms with complimentary coffee, iron and ironing board, hairdryer -Daily maid service, including nightly turn down service upon request. -Make-up mirrors, L'Occitaine bath products, cotton balls and q-tips -We are a pet-friendly hotel -Individual heat and air conditioning -Complimentary daily newspaper delivered to your hotel room Queen Canopy Casa Blanca - QNCP - 40 rooms in the hotel -200 sq. ft. with 1 four poster canopy queen bed -Smaller than the other room types-considered the most intimate, romantic and dramatically decorated room with yellow and green striped wallpaper -Accommodates 2 people and does not fit a rollaway -Inside courtyard location with window shutters, room does not connect Queen Deluxe - QNDX - 73 rooms in the hotel -234 sq. ft. with 1 queen bed and gray and white striped wall coverings -Accommodates 2 people and does not accommodate rollaway. -Exterior and interior rooms - interior rooms have shutters -Some rooms connect to a DXST or PLST Double Double Deluxe - DBDX - 40 rooms in the hotel -250 sq. ft. with 2 double beds - some of the best pajama parties have been held in these rooms! -Rooms feature yellow and green striped wall coverings -Some are handicapped accessible with roll-in showers -Accommodates 2 people and does not accommodate rollaway -Exterior side location with street views, some rooms connect to a DBDX King Deluxe - KGDX - 13 rooms in the hotel -250 sq. ft. with 1 king bed -Rooms have great personality and award-winning décor, and feature yellow & green striped wall covering -Accommodates 2 people and does not accommodate rollaway -Exterior location with street view, does not connect to any other rooms Junior Suite - JRST - 12 rooms in the hotel -330-380 sq. ft. with king bed in oversized bedroom -Oversized rooms with sitting area and queen pullout sofa bed within room -Rooms feature yellow and green striped wall coverings -Some are handicapped accessible with lower shelves in the closet, bars in the bathrooms, sitting showers -no bathtubs -Accommodates 4 people and does not accommodate rollaway -Exterior location with view of Geary Street, does not connect to any rooms Deluxe Suite - DXST - 4 suites in the hotel -330-380 sq. ft. with king bed -Separate parlor area with living room -Accommodates 4 people -Suite does not have a view, connects to a Queen Deluxe Room Parlor Suite - PLST - 3 suites in the hotel, on the 2nd floor -500 sq. ft. with a king bed or Murphy bed in the oversized room, which also has sofa and table with 4 chairs in the sitting area -Accommodates 2 people and does not fit a rollaway -Views of Geary Street or the interior light well (no view in 1 suite) -1 PLST connects to a QNDX and can be sold as a two-room suite -1 PLST - room 224 - has a 6-foot whirlpool Jacuzzi tub -The other 2 PLSTs have standard bathtubs. Monte Carlo suite with one king bed -MCST-. Queen sofa sleeper in separate sitting area. Whirlpool Jacuzzi tub and in room coffee. Mediterranean suite with one king bed -MEDS-. Queen sofa sleeper in separate sitting area. Whirlpool Jacuzzi tub and in room coffee. Bathroom description: magnifying makeup mirror, L'Occitaine products, hair dryer, cotton balls, Q Tips, shoeshine kit, shower cap and vanity. Whirlpool tubs found in majority of hotel suites.

Rate Disclaimer

Rates subject to availability and/or subject to change without prior notice.

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Opened in 1910
· Renovated in 2000
· 201 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 7 floors.

Directions

From San Francisco Airport (SFO) 1. Take Highway 101 North. 2. As you approach the city, stay on the "Bay Bridge - Interstate 80" lane. 3. Take the 4th Street - last San Francisco exit. 4. Go straight through the signal. You are now on Bryant Street. 5. Turn left on 3rd street (5 blocks). Stay in the far left lane. 6. Cross Market Street. 7. Take an immediate left on Geary Street. 8. The Hotel Monaco is located on the corner of Geary & Taylor Streets, at 501 Geary Street.

From Oakland Airport (OAK) 1. From I-80, take the Bay Bridge to San Francisco 2. Take the Fremont Street exit (2 blocks). 3. Turn left on Howard Street (3 blocks). 4. Turn right on 3rd Street (3 blocks). Stay in the far left lane. 5. Cross Market Street. 6. Take an immediate left onto Geary Street. 7. The Hotel Monaco is located on the corner of Geary & Taylor streets, at 501 Geary Street

Hotel Monaco is located at 501 Geary Street at Taylor Street. Just one block away from nearby theatres/American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) and the Curran Theatre. Two blocks west from Union Square the center for the city's finest retail shopping, dining, and entertainment. Close to a variety of area attractions, two blocks from the Powell Street Cable Car Line which travels to Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, and Ghirardelli Square. Walking distance to Chinatown, Mascone Convention Center, art galleries, and the financial district. Adjacent to The Hotel Monaco is the Grand Café and Petite Cafe.

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Guarantee Policy

Major Credit Card: for guarantee hold only. Credit card is not charged unless "no show" charges are applied or same day cancellation. Advance Deposit: One night's room and tax charges. Money orders, company and personal checks accepted.

Cancellation Policy

Rooms are subject to a 24 hour cancellation policy. If the reservation is cancelled less than 24 hours prior to arrival a one-night's room and tax charge will apply.

Restaurant Information

Restaurants

Grand Cafe, a French-California brasserie featuring contemporary French cuisine influenced by earthy seasonal flavors and wonderful local ingredients. The menu's diverse array of fresh seafood, roasted meats, and theatrical desserts satisfies every appetite. Set in an architecturally restored, turn-of-the-century ballroom with 30 foot high ceilings, the cafe reflects the grandeur of old Europe with touches of art nouveau and deco and exciting collections of commissioned murals, fanciful sculptures, decorative art and faux finishes from a variety of local artists. Entering the dining room conjures up an unmistakable sense of arrival and transports you to a different place and time when circles of art and culture intersected with the generous spirit of comfort and good company. The 20th century Parisian atmosphere creates a comfortable harbor for diners and radiates enough character and dramatic energy to make any meal a truly unforgettable experience. The adjoining Petit Cafe with a lamp-lit cherry-wood bar, wood burning oven and original pen and ink drawings along the walls, provides the perfect backdrop for a casual meal or cocktail, before or after the theater. The 156-seat Grand Cafe serves mouth-watering French Brasserie cuisine by way of local ingredients. Try appetizers like our Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops with Frisee, Pea Shoots & Citrus. Or enjoy main dishes such as Grilled Hawaiian Opah with Yellow Foot Chanterelles, Grilled Asparagus & Tartar Sauce or Pan Roasted Squab with Vegetable Ragout & Juniper Berry Sauce. Plats du Jour include such dishes as Mignon de Porc every Monday or Lapin a la Moutarde on Wednesday. And you can't leave without dessert - Chocolate-Hazelnut Dome (cappuccino cream, citrus sorbet & Hazelnut anglaise) and of course, our ever-famous Grand Banana Cream Pie. Our 88-seat Petit Cafe features small dishes, hearty sandwiches, and pizzas from our wood-burning oven and wood-fired grill. Just perfect for a bite while out shopping or for a cocktail and light fare before or after the theater. Grand Cafe main dining room restaurant Breakfast - Monday thru Friday - 700am to 1030am - Saturday and Sunday - 800am to 1100am Lunch - Daily - 1130am to 230pm Dinner - Sunday thru Thursday - 530pm to 1000pm - Friday and Saturday - 530pm to 1100pm Petite Cafe Bar All day dining - Sunday thru Thursday - 1130am to 1100pm - Friday and Saturday - 1130am to 12 midnight Bar/cocktails - Sunday thru Thursday - 1130 am - 100am - Friday and Saturday - 1130am to 200am

Meal Plans

Rates do not include continental breakfast-however continental breakfast and/or full American breakfast is available through room service or the Grand Cafe Restaurant. Current prices do not include gratuities and 15 percent plus 2.00 delivery charge if ordered through room service.

Meeting Facility

Meeting Facilities

Conference Banquet Facilities/Meeting Rooms - 8,340 square feet of space includes 9 total meeting rooms. Lower lobby level includes two 1575 square foot meeting rooms each divisible into two and one breakout room of 100 square feet accommodating 12 to 15 people. Ground floor level feature two meeting rooms with high ballroom ceilings totaling 2300 square feet combining the two rooms can accommodate up to 250 people theatre style or 150 for a sit down dinner. Two executive board rooms on second floor both 400 square feet each. One is furnished with an oak conference table accommodating 12 people and the other which accommodates up to 20 people. Full conference/private dining facilities and support services. Private dining up to 180/receptions up to 250. Meeting and groups for up to 120. Meeting Space on Lower Level - The Paris Ballroom situated on the lobby level is accessible from the grand staircase and the guest elevators. Beautifully appointed in a French inspired style with eleven foot high ceilings. The Paris Ballroom is an idea venue for social events and business meetings. The lobby level foyer complete with a two story inglenook fireplace is available for breaks and receptions. Meeting Space on Lower Lobby Level - accessible for the lobby grand staircase and guest elevators the Athens Room/the Vienna Room and the Caracas room are located on the lower lobby level. In addition the Sydney Lounge is an inviting area to host pre function events/informal breakouts and receptions. Meeting Space on Second Floor - The second floor is home to the Tokyo Boardroom and the Beijing Room. Both can be reached from the lobby grand staircase and the guest elevators. The adjacent Bombay Lounge is the perfect setting for informal breakout meetings and coffee breaks.

Recreation Information

Health Club and Spa Facilities

Fitness Facility - Complimentary use of fitness center/spa. Hours of operation - 6am to 10pm Health Club/Spa Equilibrium - Health Club and Spa attendant hours: Weekdays/Saturday - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday - 9 am to 6 pm Luxurious health club and spa equilibrium offering Jacuzzi whirlpool spa, sauna, steam room, massage room and private lockers as well as aerobic exercise equipment featuring stationary bicycles, Stairmaster, weight training stations, free weights, and video step aerobics daily. Massage Therapy Mind Body & Spirit Massage 30 minutes $75.00 60 minutes $105.00 90 minutes $145.00 Sensory Journey w/Massage 90 minutes $155 Four Handed Massage 60 minutes $185 90 minutes $260 Hot Stone Massage 90 minutes $155 Pre-Natal Massage 60 minutes $105 90 minutes $260 Body Treatments Sea Salt Glow 30 minutes $65 Revitalizing Seaweed Wrap 60 minutes $140 Anti Stress Aromatherapy Body Wrap 60 minutes $140 Facials Classic Euro-Aroma Deep Cleansing Facial 60 minutes $100 EQ's Signature Treatment Facial 60 minutes $110 Gentlemen's Facial 60 minutes $110 The spa also offers the following services: Waxing Manicure $ Pedicure Enhancements Skin Care Enhancements. *** Rates subject to change without prior notice. *** The concierge would be happy to make arrangements for all guests activity needs. Tennis, racquetball, running and power-walking routes, squash, back roads hiking, bike trips, and rental equipment/golf tee times around San Francisco only 5 minutes from driving range. There is no pool in the hotel but there is an 8 person whirlpool spa.

Sports and Recreation

Golf: 2 miles away from award winning public and private courses. Double Decker Driving range is less than 1.5 miles south. Baseball: PAC Bell Park home of the San Francisco Giants is 1 mile SE. Oakland Coliseum home of the Oakland A's is 10 miles east. Football: 3COM Park Home of the San Francisco 49ers is 4 miles south. Oakland Coliseum home of the Oakland Raiders is 10 miles east. Basketball: Oakland Coliseum home of the Golden State Warriors is 10 miles west Sailing: 2 miles north are the piers launching sailboats, yachts, catamarans and cruise ships. Whale watching excursions, deep sea fishing expeditions, bay tours and sailing courses are all available nearby. Golden Gate Park offers stables, polo grounds, an archery range, and bike-skate-walk paths. Swimming pools are available within 3 blocks of the hotel - see concierge Sand beaches are less than 5 miles W or a trip to Angel Island is a 45 minute ferry boat adventure. Windsurfing and kiteboarding are incredibly popular sports in the bay. Windsurfing rentals and lessons are available at the piers 2 miles north. To surf some of the best breakers in northern California go west 5 miles or try some intermediate waves in Bolinas 25 miles NW on the coast. Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz boast excellent surfing for both beginning and advanced boarders 70 miles to the south. Extensive hiking and biking trails are located 10 miles to the northeast.

Area Attractions