THE (2006) HOT LIST The most striking aspect of Joie de Vivre's first luxury property might be the rooftop deck's million-dollar view of San Francisco Bay. Indeed, the disparate halves of the city converge at this 199-room hotel on the revitalized Embarcadero waterfront. For corporate types, flat-screen TVs and a cozy penthouse-level spa supply the requisite convenience and coddling. For earthy types, lavender-scented hallways are lit by leaf-patterned panels that suggest forest canopies, and complimentary yoga classes are held in the penthouse studio. In a city with dozens of outstanding dining options, the Americano restaurant has itself become a desitnation. When to go: December, when Christmas lights illuminate the shops nearby Union Square and the palm trees along the Embarcadero waterfront. Which rooms to book: Nos. 516, 616, 716 – circular suites with deep soaking tubs and panoramic bay views. |
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