This richly restored hotel is situated just 4 blocks from the boutiques and cafés of Fillmore Street and 10 blocks (about a 7-minute drive) from Union Square. Japantown's sushi bars, shops and acclaimed Kabuki Springs and Spa are all within 3 blocks of the hotel. Guests can experience the true character of San Francisco in a charming residential neighbourhood, away from the bustling business district but still close to all the action.

Guests can immerse themselves in the comforts of an authentic, finely detailed Victorian hotel with spacious guest rooms and suites, and delight in the inviting amenities. In addition to the 48 guest rooms, this air-conditioned establishment features a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities and lift access. Other amenities include a breakfast room, Internet access and a laundry service. The hotel also provides a complimentary, scheduled 'Town Car' service within the city limits.

Standard rooms feature one king-size or one queen-size bed. They are individually decorated with Victorian antiques and offer complimentary wireless (and wired) Internet access, large windows that open, cable TV, a shower/bathtub combination, a DVD player and a VCR. Other in-room facilities include a direct dial telephone, a radio, safety deposit box, tea and coffee making facilities and individually regulated air conditioning and heating.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served in the hotel's salon, beneath antique chandeliers with hand-painted medallions depicting little girls in pigtails. The salon opens to a covered porch with a stone fountain. In the afternoon, guests gather in the opulent parlour for complimentary sherry and tea.