San Francisco: Four Great Bed and Breakfasts

Thinking about staying in a bed and breakfast, while visiting San Francisco, but not sure what one. Here are four great options to choose from.

1. Washington Square Inn
This inn has sixteen beautiful rooms. There are five Standard room that come with a queen size bed or a double bed and a shower. There are four Deluxe rooms with king or queen size bed, depending on the room, as well as a private bath. The three Superior rooms come with a king size bed and own bath. Two of the Superior room also have a sitting area, fireplace and inner courtyard. Lastly there are two California King Junior Suites with sitting area, private bath and flat screen LCD TV and CD player.

Each room at the inn features European antiques, a telephone, soft robes and cable t.v. The inn also offers free wireless Internet access, complimentary breakfast, tea in the afternoon, hors oeuvres and wine in the evening and full office services in the lobby.

Located at 1660 Stockton Street, San Francisco, Ca. a pleasant walk from Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Coit Tower and other famous landmarks. Rates range from $169 to $$309 dollars a night. (415)981-4220

2. White Swan Inn
Each of the twenty six room at the White Swan Inn has their very own fireplace. Choose between the Deluxe Queen, Deluxe King, Luxury King, Deluxe room with two twin beds and the Ashley Suite.

Each guest room has a wet bar, loaded with beverages, an iron and board, hairdryer, bath robes, voice mail with data port and a sitting area. The Ashley Suite also includes a queen canopy bed, sitting area with sofa bed for two, CD player, VCR, writing desk, private bath and chocolates with the evening turn down. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast buffet, cookies in the afternoon that are homemade and wine and hors d'oeuvre in the parlor come evening.

Located at 845 Bush Street, San Francisco, Ca., atop Nob Hill. The White Swan Inn is only minutes from Chinatown, the Financial District and many of the finest restaurants in the city. Rates range from $169 to $269 a night. (800)999-9570

3. Edward II Inn & Suites
This inn offers a little bit of England amid the Heart of San Francisco. Twenty-six rooms make up the European Pensione, Classic Queen and Supreme Queen rooms, while the Brambles, Lion's Head and Mandarin are the junior suites.

All rooms with the exception of the European Pensione room have a private bath and high speed Internet access. The suites also include a jacuzzi tub and either a separate sitting area or dressing area. The Edward II Inn & Suites also offer a fully equipped hotel gym, hair and nail care and massages in your room. There is also a pub with darts, chess, Scrabble and cards.

Located at 3155 Scott Street, San Francisco, Ca., only minutes away from Fort Mason and historic Presidio. Rates range from $125 to $199 dollars a night. (800)473-2846

4. Golden Gate Hotel
Has twenty-five wicker furniture, furnished guest rooms with antique accessories. Each room has cable t.v., telephone, hairdryer, five star mattresses and hypoallergenic down pillows and comforters and free Internet in every room.

Enjoy a continental breakfast of coffee or English tea, hot croissants, toasted bakery bread and orange juice. Eat in the parlor or in your room. A vintage birdcage elevator connects each of the four floors with historical photographs decorating the halls.

Located at 755 Bush Street, San Francisco, Ca., only two blocks from the top of Nob Hill, with Huntington Park and the Masonic Auditorium, as well as some of San Francisco's finest shops and restaurants. Rates are $95.00 a night for a room with a double or twin beds and a shared bathroom, or $150 a night for a queen or twin beds and a private bath. Bring your dog for a one time charge of $25.00. (415)392-3702