RADISSON MIYAKO

With a silhouette resembling a huge pagoda against the night sky, the Radisson Miyako Hotel anchors the Japan Center, a complex of literally dozens of sushi bars, Asian specialty restaurants and shops in the heart of vibrant Little Osaka, one of only three remaining Japantowns in the United States. Some of the center's shops opened almost 100 years ago. The Miyako is two blocks from St. Mary's Cathedral and about two miles from the Miscone Convention Center, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, Museum of Modern Art and Golden Gate Park. The Miyako's parking lot is disguised as a rock garden, with bonsai trimmed pines and a cobblestone driveway. Rock lined gardens with koi ponds provide meditative retreats, and huge gold trimmed platters illustrate Japanese landscapes based on classic Hiroshige prints. Decorated with Japanese furnishings, artworks and carpeting of traditional Japanese tatami mat patterns, guestrooms overlook the hotel's interior courtyard or surrounding streets and provide extra deep Japanese soaking tubs. In place of Western style blackout drapes, windows are covered by hand painted shoji panels and sliding rice paper screens. They also come complete with free high speed Internet access, coffeemakers and refrigerators. Guests also will enjoy complimentary wireless Internet access in the lobby, a fitness room and business center. The Radisson Miyako San Francisco Hotel is truly a unique option for elegant accommodations. The Miyako's privacy and tranquility make it a favorite of celebrities and other guests who appreciate the unique and exotic location.