Offering sublime views of the stunning San Francisco skyline, the well appointed Mandarin Oriental occupies the top floors of the city's third tallest building in the financial district. The hotel has been named on the prestigious Institutional Investor 2004 World's Best Hotels list. The hotel is also recognized by Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards as the 2nd best hotel in the United States.

The hotel is within walking distance of the Transamerica Pyramid, the shops and restaurants of Union Square and the sights of Chinatown.

The San Francisco International Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Well known to both locals and visitors are the Mandarin's award winning restaurant and lounge. Located on the second floor, Silks combines Pacific Rim cuisine with West Coast signature dishes for lunch and dinner.

Decorated by interior designer Cheryl Rowley, the restaurant features the discovery of silk through wall treatments, floor coverings and hand painted silk chandeliers.

The Mandarin Lounge provides a more casual, quiet atmosphere for Asian afternoon tea, casual dining and cocktails.

The Mandarin Oriental's richly furnished lobby offers comfortable chairs, complimentary wireless Internet access and views of the bustling streets of the financial district.

A ground floor business center provides flat screen computer terminals. A carpeted fitness center features adjustable treadmills each with a private television and headphone.

This stunning San Francisco property offers 154 rooms and four sumptuous suites. Each sky high room features breathtaking views of San Francisco or the bay and includes a pair of binoculars to enjoy the sights. Understated, elegant décor includes straw colored carpeting, porcelain lamps, quilted headboards and bedspreads, gold textured walls, and salmon colored armchairs and ottomans. A bathtub menu offers several bathing regimens, including rose petals and oceanic minerals. Canine pets of 25 pounds or less are treated to complimentary house made treats.