Civic Center — begun in 1913 and heavily influenced by the City Beautiful movement — is in an area of San Francisco that was originally sand dunes. Now the area is home to many popular restaurants in addition to San Francisco public and Civic buildings.The current City Hall was completed in 1915 and has been recently renovated. The typeface on all signs at City hall is called City Hall and was hand drawn by the detail-oriented architect of City Hall – Arthur Brown Jr. The dome on San Francisco's City Hall is 16 feet higher than the capitol dome in Washington D. C.
The Beaux-Arts style Bill Graham Civic Auditorium occupies an entire city block, is four stories tall and is one of San Francisco's major convention venues hosting numerous concerts and public events throughout the year. Authur Brown, Jr, also designed the Federal Office Building at 50 United Nations Plaza — the last structure to be completed in the seven-building complex.
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco occupy San Francisco's former Main Library, another Beaux Arts-style building built in 1917.
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Our Civic Center Downtown Hotel partners below listed by their star rating first and then in alphabetical order.
You'll find a selection of hotels to choose from starting from Luxury Hotels to budget hotels with great rates right in the heart of Civic Center Downtown.
Best Western Americania - SF/Civic Center/Downtown
The Best Western Americania hotel offers full service accommodations in the heart of San Francisco. The moment you enter the Best Western Americania, you'll feel warmth and relaxation, Mediterranean-style.
Located on Market Street, across from the Orpheum Theater, the hotel is a San Francisco sanctuary surrounded by trendy restaurants, shops and attractions. You’ll enjoy walking or riding the Cable Cars to the Theatre District, Yerba Buena Gardens, The Castro District, City Hall, the Moscone Center, Union Square, the Financial District, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, SBC Park and Ghirardelli Square.
The Days Inn is conveniently located in the the downtown civic center area. Our rooms are comfortably furnished and surprisingly affordable. Whether it be an overnight stop or an extended vacation, we can accommodate both you and your family, for business or pleasure.
Near Fishermans Wharf, Cable Car, Golden Gate Bridge, and Chinatown. Many fine attractions which San Francisco offers, such as, Famous Golden Gate Bridge. Come enjoy yourself.
The Edwardian San Francisco is a small boutique hotel. Centrally located to many popular San Francisco attractions. The hotel is close to Union Square, Moscone Center, Chinatown, a short walk to Symphony Davies Hall.
There are a wide variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges in the area. Guests enjoy many full-service amenities, including a free USA Today, free gourmet coffee and free parking. Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like free wireless Internet access, data port telephones and access to fax services.
