Description of hotel: Hotel Julian in San Francisco

Nestled in San Francisco's vibrant Nob Hill neighborhood, the Hotel Julian offers a boutique experience blending classic elegance with modern touches. Featured in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo, ' this hotel is just blocks from Union Square and a short drive to Fisherman's Wharf, Japantown, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Guest rooms are gracefully appointed in a palette of cream, orange, and gray, and feature complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, in-room coffee makers, snack bars, and safes. Elegant private bathrooms boast rainfall showerheads. Guests can enjoy a complimentary morning coffee and tea service and an on-site fitness center. Valet parking is available for a fee. The hotel also provides high-speed Wi-Fi, local calls, two welcome bottles of water, and morning coffee/tea service in the lobby. A daily urban fee of $20. 00 plus tax applies. Conveniently located near St. Francis Memorial Hospital, USF, UCSF, and Moscone Center, the Hotel Julian offers easy access to numerous attractions.