San Francisco Attractions

The InterContinental San Francisco hotel is located directly adjacent to the Moscone West Convention Center in the South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood in downtown San Francisco. A neighborhood spanning roughly 2 square miles, SoMa is a vibrant patchwork of diverse spaces and attractions ranging from art and historical museums to loft apartments, residential and luxury hotels, and premium shopping centers. You’ll also find swanky nightspots and warehouses, of which a good amount has been converted to live-work spaces, and the nation’s most beautiful ballpark, AT&T Park.

Positioned at 888 Howard Street at the corner of Fifth Street, the InterContinental San Francisco is within easy walking distance to famous San Francisco attractions including Union Square, the Financial District, and the Theater District. Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Golden Gate Park. Public transit including BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) and a nearby Cable Car stop provide further accessibility to the rest of San Francisco.

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San Francisco Quick Facts

• Downtown San Francisco is Only 13 miles from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and 19 miles from Oakland International Airport (OAK).
• InterContinental San Francisco hotel is adjacent to the Moscone West Convention Center.
• Westfield San Francisco Centre, downtown San Francisco’s premier shopping mall with over 400 stores (including Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom), 32 restaurants and fast food outlets, and 8 movie theaters is one block from the hotel.
• Yerba Buena neighborhood attractions including the Yerba Buena Gardens, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Centers, Westfield Metreon entertainment complex, and Zeum is one block from the hotel.
• Within walking distance to the hotel are many cultural attractions including the Museum of Modern Art, the Jewish Contemporary Museum, and African Museum of Diaspora. Union Square, the Financial District, and a diverse collection of trendy and upscale restaurants and bars are also a quick stroll from the hotel.