Description:
Centrally located in San Francisco's Japan town at the base of prestigious Pacific Heights, the Miyako Hotel San Francisco Offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western styles surrounded by all the charm and excitement of the city. The hotel anchors the east end of the landmark Japan Center, a fascination three-square block shopping, dinning and entertainment complex in the heart of the city. It is just minutes from the Financial District, as well as many of the city's leading attractions and cultural offerings including Chinatown, Nob Hill, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, the Performing Arts Center, and Golden Gate Park. It is 13 miles from San Francisco International Airport. The Miyako Hotel San Francisco opened in 1968 and was completely renovated in 2001. The exterior of the hotel's 16 story tower and five-story garden Wing echo the artistry of traditional Japanese architecture while Japanese gardens and a Koi (fish) pond add to the overall aesthetic experience. Interior furnishing seamlessly blend Japanese and California styles and are complemented by the hotel's $6 million Japanese art collection. The Miyako features 205 richly appointed guestrooms plus 13 specialty suites. The combination of elegant furnishings and diffused natural lighting through shoji (rice paper) screens contributes to a serene ambience. Guests may choose from Western or traditional Japanese accommodations. Sumptuous bathrooms feature deluxe bath amenities and offer a choice between a Western-style tub/shower combination and a furo (deep-tub Japanese bath for soaking and relaxing). A soft goods renovation that included new furnishings, bedspreads and carpets in all rooms was completed in 2000. In 2001, renovation of the bathrooms commenced. This three-year, five million-dollar projects include new tubs, granite counter tops, and marble floors. Regardless of room category, Miyako guests enjoy luxury hotel services and amenities.... dual line data port systems, voice mail, iron an ironing board, coffee maker, hairdryer, cable television with in-room movies, A/C, and same-day laundry service. The hotel has a self-service business center and an on site fitness center. Convenient and affordable indoor parking, with direct access to the hotel, is available in the Japan Center Garage beneath the hotel. Valet parking also is available. Like the hotel itself, the Miyako's surroundings are an electric blend of East and West. The adjacent Japan Center-with its antique and craft shops, boutiques, book store, art galleries, Asian Restaurants, sushi bars, and eight-theatre movie complex, and a day spa that provides traditional Japanese massage and baths as well as an extensive menu of other Asian and European treatments-offers endless opportunities for leisurely exploration and discovery. Just two-and a half blocks from the hotel, Fillmore Street leads up to Pacific Heights, one of San Francisco's most charming neighborhoods. Fashionable boutiques, nightspots and fine dining restaurants are pleasant stop along the way.
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