The Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island and Union Square are among San Francisco's most popular attractions, but there are also dozens of 18-holechampionship golf courses, museums, galleries, performing arts centers, aquariums and planetariums in the area. San Francisco also has some of the most luxurious, upscale hotels in the world. A number of these hotels have condo units for purchase, offering full-time residents the well-appointed, deluxe amenities typically expected by overnight guests.
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Overlooking scenic San Francisco Bay, the Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square has a European-inspired look with the warm feel of a Italian piazza. The hotel offers one, two and three bedroom condo residences with all the comforts of home as well as the upscale amenities and services of a luxury hotel suite. Residences have a contemporary urban design with dark hardwood floors, loft-like ceilings and exposed red brick interior walls. Fully equipped kitchens feature stainless steel appliances, lustrous wood cabinetry and built-in glass front wine refrigerators. The suites also have hearth-framed fireplaces, 42-inch LCD TVs and a view of San Francisco Bay or downtown. Residents can enjoy a host of personalized services including twice daily housekeeping, prearrival grocery shopping and 24-hour butler and concierge service.
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
900 N. Point St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(888) 991-4300
fairmont.com/ghirardelli
The Ritz Carlton Destination Club
The Ritz Carlton Destination Club is located only steps away from Union Square, the Financial District, San Francisco cable cars and many fine dining establishments. One, two and three bedroom condo residences are available with features such as Italian marble bathroom floors, double-pane sound resistant windows and luxurious home furnishings. Property amenities include a private fitness center and spa, private twelfth floor lounge, secure parking garage and valet parking services. Twice daily housekeeping, nightly turndown service and a full-service 24-hour concierge are available for residents and guests of the hotel. Various ownership options are offered for those who wish to stay in a different location each time they travel.
The Ritz Carlton Destination Club
690 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94104
(866) 770-2619
ritzcarltonclub.com
WorldMark San Francisco
The WorldMark San Francisco is located in a historic 1908 building only a short walk from Nob Hill, Chinatown and Union Square. Guests and residents are greeted by a comfortable lobby with a fireplace, and a guest laundry and fully-equipped fitness room are located on the ground floor. Condo residences in this hotel are hotel-like in nature and do not have full kitchens, outdoor decks or balconies, but owners can stay in other WorldMark locations when they travel to destinations outside of San Francisco. Hotel unit amenities include high-speed Internet, cable TVs, DVD players, microwaves and mini refrigerators. Daily housekeeping and concierge services are available to unit owners.
WorldMark San Francisco
590 Bush St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 248-2800
worldmarktheclub.com
About The Author
Barbara Biehler is a freelance writer who has written articles for GardenGuides.com and eHow, as well as online specialty courses for MyComputerBuddies.com. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Central Florida, and over 15 years experience in business development, sales, and marketing. An avid gardener, cook, and voracious reader, Barbara resides with her family near Nashville, Tennessee.
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