By Foot
Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is located in the Financial District, close to major shopping areas, the harbour and several local tourist attractions all of which are a pleasant walk from the hotel.
San Francisco brings to mind several iconic images; the bridge, trolley cars and hills. Whilst it is a charming city to walk around you need a motor to reach the steep heights in comfort. Fortunately the transport options are efficient including of course trolley cars.
Three routes are operated by the cable car, one of which runs through the Financial District up to Nob Hill, two others end at Fisherman’s Wharf. Cable cars are as much a destination as a means of transport. Pay the conductor on boarding, it is possible to buy a one day pass for USD 10 which allows unlimited travel on the day. Give good notice when you are nearing your stop, just shout next stop please.
Muni operates San Francisco’s municipal light rail system, a comprehensive electric rail network across the city. The fare is USD 1.50 and exact change is required or weekly passes are available from various vendors.
Various schedules exist between Alcatraz and Larkspur or Sausalito to San Francisco. Tickets can be purchased on board. Ferries dock at the Ferry Building and Pier 39.
The hotel offers a complimentary “house car” service for the City’s downtown area. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7am to 9am and 5:30pm to 11:30pm. Saturday and Sundays from 5:30pm to 11:30pm. Reservations may be made through the concierge desk.
Taxis are available around town, our doorman will flag one down for you. The fare is USD2.85 for the first one fifth of a mile and 45 cents for each addition fifth and each additional minute stalled in traffic.
Amtrack trains travel between San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) operates a network across the city. Single fares range according to distance from USD1.25 to USD5.70
The taxi journey between San Francisco International Airport and the hotel will take approximately 35 minutes and the fare will be between USD 27 and USD 37.
BART brings you downtown San Francisco. Montgomery station is in the financial district and is located three blocks away from the hotel. The journey is approximately 30 minutes each way. The one-way fare is USD 4.95
There are numerous options to rent cars at the airport and our concierge will be very pleased to assist you if you contact us in advance at +1 (415) 276 9668 or email us on mosfo-inquiry@mohg.com.
However if you plan to stay within the city it is not recommended to rent a car as the traffic can be heavy and the parking very difficult. An added challenge is the hills, frequently with 30 degree gradients, which for the inexperienced can prove exhausting and hazardous.
* Please note that all airport transfer bookings are subject to a 4 hour cancellation policy. Any cancellations within 4 hours of the reservation will result in a full charge of the service requested.
For arrival transfers, your driver will meet you outside baggage claim and will have a Mandarin Oriental sign with your name on it. Should you have any challenges locating your driver, please contact the hotel directly at +1 (415) 276-9668.
Hotel complimentary "house car" for the downtown area. Reservations can be made through the concierge desk
A one day cable car pass can be purchased for USD 10
The light rail requires exact change and costs USD 1.50
Taxi fare is USD 2.85 for the first one fifth of a mile and 45 cents for each additional fifth
The underground BART ranges from USD 1.25 to USD 5.70 depending on distance
USD 177 from SFO international terminal and USD 120 from the domestic terminal (Four hour cancellation policy applies for limo bookings)
Fares will range from USD 27 to USD 37
A one way fare is USD 4.95