Conveniently situated in the financial district of downtown San Francisco, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel has the best views in town.  In fact, from some rooms, the view can even be admired from the bathtub! 

The hotel has thoughtfully supplied  binoculars so guests can really appreciate the San Francisco skyline.  Among the sights to be seen from the rooms include the entire Bay area, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf and Fort Mason.

Known as San Francisco's "Asian Palace in the Sky", the Mandarin Oriental occupies the top 11 floors of 345 California Centre, at 222 Sansome Street, in the city's third tallest building.  The building's two towers are connected on nine of the eleven floors by an enclosed glass sky-bridge.

Built in 1987, the hotel underwent full refurbishment in 1998. 

The hotel has a fully equipped fitness centre on the fourth floor, which is open 24-hours, and can also provide "running maps" for anyone prepared to take on some of those famous San Francisco hills.  For a less strenuous way to relax, the Concierge can arrange in-room massages.

Hotel Facilities

Comprising 154 stylish rooms, and four sumptuous suites, the hotel's elegant decor blends seamlessly with typically sophisticated Asian understatement.   Guest rooms, the average size of which is 32m² (350 sq ft) have  superbly comfortable beds, covered with 260-thread Frette Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets.  All the bathrooms are Italian marble, and boast either a large shower, a bath/shower combination, or a separate bath and shower.

Room amenities include high-speed internet and wireless access, individually controllable air conditioning, in-room safe, minibar, twice-daily maid service, complimentary mineral water at turndown, a choice of cotton or terrytowel bathrobes and slippers, complimentary shoeshine and, a nice touch, a welcome tray of tea and cookies.

Two of the four suites are on the 38th floor.  The Oriental and Tapian suites are both a spacious 186m² (2000 sq ft).  The Oriental Suite has two bedrooms, the master bedroom featuring a king bed with adjacent master bathroom, complete with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower, the second bedroom has a queen bed and a deluxe bathroom.  The suite also comprises a spacious living area, complete with elegant dining table, and has a private terrace overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.