The flagship hotel of the Monaco chain, this eclectic and stylish hotel is just a couple of blocks away from Union Square shopping and the cable car. The spacious lobby includes two large sitting areas with comfortable seating, fireplaces, conversation-inspiring decorations and whimsical murals. Guest rooms are decorated with bold patterns and warm colors, and give you the feeling you're staying with your well-traveled, eccentric uncle.

The Hotel Monaco is suprisingly pet-friendly, inviting four-footed guests along with their owners. There are often special packages greeting pets when they visit. If you miss Fido when you travel, take heart -- they'll lend you a goldfish for the night.

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The Hotel Monaco in San Francisco, California 501 Geary Street San Francisco,CA 94102 Toll Free (866) 622-5284 Fax: (415) 292-0111 Hotel Monaco San Francisco Official Site Room rates: Doubles from $229 Suites from $269

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Property Highlights:

• Evening wine and cheese reception with fun extras like tarot card readings, massages and Twister, and fresh-baked cookies in the afternoon
• Down pillows and pillowtop beds
• Aveda products and Frette robes
• Web TV, Nintendos and CD players
• Small pets accepted and pampered. Complimentary goldfish and fish toys available during your stay.
• Complimentary coffee and coffeemakers, iron, ironing board and blowdryers
• Lobby and some rooms with complimentary high-speed Internet access
• Whirlpool baths in most suites
• Complimentary limousine to shopping
• Spa and health club on-site
• Restaurant: The Grand Cafe (casual California/French)
• Meeting spaces and reception areas for up to 250 people
• Hotel Photo Gallery