Location. The 36 story Grand Hyatt San Francisco Union Square, one of only two hotels that stands on Union Square, is located in San Francisco, Calif., adjacent to Union Square's shops and galleries. The hotel stands one block from San Francisco's cable cars and two blocks from Chinatown. Nob Hill and the Westfield San Francisco Centre are within four blocks of this hotel. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is located six blocks away.
Hotel Features. Panoramic views of the city and bay are featured at Grandviews Restaurant, serving California style cuisine, traditional favorites, signature dishes and vintage wines. Live piano music is presented most evenings at the adjacent Grandviews Lounge and Terrace, boasting oriental décor and antiques. The informal Mezzanine Café opens for breakfast and serves coffee, juice and light fare. A business center and function rooms are available, as is wireless Internet access for a fee. A 24 hour fitness center, located on the 25th floor, contains cardiovascular equipment, free weights, complimentary fruit and chilled towels.

Guestrooms. The 685 guestrooms boast mahogany finished furnishings, upholstered armchairs and large windows that frame views of downtown San Francisco. Upper tier floors afford skyline views. Rooms are decorated in earth toned hues of tan, blue, chocolate brown and black. Hyatt Grand Beds feature 250 thread count triple sheeting, pillowtop mattresses and a selection of European, throw and roll pillows. Rooms contain minibars and coffeemakers. Bathrooms boast Portico toiletries and mini televisions. Guestrooms include cable television and MP3 adaptors. High speed wired and wireless Internet access is available for a fee.

Expert Tip. Sculptor Ruth Asawa's 1972 fountain, located outside the hotel on the plaza, depicts inner city life. Revealing scenes of San Francisco past and present, the bronze reliefs were cast from bakers' clay, and modeled by the artist's family members, neighbors and local schoolchildren.