The RIU Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel is also down the street from cable cars, bus tours and bay cruises and within easy walking distance from Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, Hyde Street Pier, Little Italy and the Embarcadero.

Enjoy a meal at the signature restaurant, which offers an all-day dining experience, sample morning coffee and pastries before heading to San Francisco’s Pier 39, or test out local craft beers, wine and light bites at the day’s end. If keeping up with your fitness regime is important to you, you can work out in the state-of-the-art gym, alternatively just head back and relax in your modern, spacious room and plan the next day’s activities – the knowledgeable concierge is also on hand to offer help with this if you need it.

Rooms are air conditioned with cable TV, WiFi, coffee maker, hair dryer and ironing equipment.

• Gallery District
• Golden Gate Bridge
• Alcatraz Island
• Union Square
• Chinatown’s Dragon Gate