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Inn at the Opera

Name: Inn at the Opera
Address: 333 Fulton St., San Francisco, California, 94102, USA
Telephone: 415-863–8400; 800-325–2708

333 Fulton St., San Francisco, California 94102, USA

Michele Bigley

Within walking distance of Davies Symphony Hall and the War Memorial Opera House, this inn caters to season-ticket holders for the opera, ballet, and symphony. Stars of the music, dance, and opera worlds, from Luciano Pavarotti to Mikhail Baryshnikov, often stay at this upscale inn. A world class restaurant and thoughtful touches like breakfast and snacks add to the allure.

room

These small, homey rooms feature dark wood furnishings, queen-size pillow-top beds with 250-thread-count sheets, flat-screen TVs, and cozy terry robes.

bathroom

Small bathrooms include thoughtful touches like makeup remover.

lobby

The genteel marble-floor lobby resembles the foyer of a finely appointed mansion. The staff offers complimentary cookies and fruit throughout the day.

dining

The romantically lit Pläj restaurant specializes in Scandinavian cuisine. An intimate place for performers and audience members to congregate before and after shows, Roberth and Andrea Sundell have crafted a homey ambiance to deliver their creatively presented takes on Swedish meatballs or saddle of elk. Rates include Continental breakfast buffet that includes fruit and waffles.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Complimentary cookies and apples are available at the front desk.

drinking

Enjoy wine and artisan cocktails like the Tulip, a mix of bubbly and lingonberry liquer, at Pläj's bar area.

LOCATION

Getting Around

The hotel offers valet parking for a fee, but occasionally visitors can score on free street parking. If you opt to leave the car at home, you're in luck. This area is fantastic for walkers, with museums, restaurants, shops and bars all within a short walk. The Muni buses and trains stop nearby, connecting travelers with other neighborhoods and the BART train, which offers access to Oakland and San Francisco airports.

Restaurants

The sustainable and light-filled Little Gem (4-minute walk) is a great place to sample the simplicity of a perfectly roasted chicken. Sample the Douglas Fir bread or the nightly seafood specials at the handsome Rich Table (7-minute walk).

Bars

Select your favorite German ale at Biergarten (6-minute walk), or order an absinthe laced cocktail at the upscale Absinthe Brasserie and Bar (4-minute walk).