Hotels

Location. Villa Florence hotel, located in San Francisco, Calif., transports the spirit of Italy to the City by the Bay. This boutique property stands along the Powell Street Cable Car line. Union Square is located one block from the hotel, while the theater district is two blocks away.

Hotel Features. The hotel's contemporary Italian-marble lobby exudes fashionable ambience while retaining iconic features such as a Giotto-style wishing fountain, a Medici-inspired fireplace and a 16th-century mural. Earth-tone color schemes and intimate seating areas create warm and inviting atmosphere. Kuleto's Italian restaurant is located adjacent to the Villa Florence hotel and reflects an old San Francisco vibe with vaulted ceilings, Italian-marble floors and warm lighting. The 40-foot-long mahogany Brunswick bar is intricately carved and hung with garlands of garlic, dried peppers and herbs. This Italian eatery offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Villa Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas. A business center is equipped with a computer, a printer and a fax machine. The complimentary, 24-hour fitness room contains cardiovascular equipment, a weight-resistance machine and free weights.

Guestrooms. This seven-story hotel offers 182 smoke-free guestrooms decorated in contemporary Italian style. Custom-designed FeatherBorne beds feature 250-thread count linens, quilted down comforters and feather-top mattresses. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Tech-savvy enhancements include flat-panel televisions, DVD players and iPod docking stations. Soundproofed windows open to invite California breezes. Refrigerators are paired with honor bars. The hotel provides bathrobes and slippers, and bathrooms are stocked with LATHER toiletries. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations or showers, only.

Expert Tip. Unique to the Union Square area, the hotel's Bar Norcini specializes in house-cured charcuterie and locally sourced and imported Italian artisan cheeses. The bar offers a selection of wines and directs focus to the Italian wines and Italian-inspired cocktails. This authentic wine bar offers breakfast, lunch and dinner service.