islands of adventure Built in 1926 on the spot where railroad millionaire Mark Hopkins s turreted mansion once stood, the

Built in 1926 on the spot where railroad millionaire Mark Hopkins s turreted mansion once stood, islands of adventure the 19-story landmark is one of the city s most classy historic hotels. A renovation in 2000 resulted in exceedingly comfortable neoclassical rooms with all the amenities you d expect from a world-class hotel, including custom furniture, plush fabrics, sumptuous bathrooms, and extraordinary city views. Luxury suites, added in 2001, are twice the size of most San Francisco apartments and cost close to a month s rent per night. The Top of the Mark, a fantastic bar and lounge, where Pacific-bound servicemen went to toast good-bye to the States during islands of adventure World War II, underwent a major renovation. Now, dancing to live jazz or swing is done in spruced up, old-fashioned style. (Romantics, this place is for you.) 1 Nob Hill (at California and Mason sts.), San Francisco, CA 94108. & 800/327-0200 or 415/392-3434. Fax 415/421-3302. www.markhopkins.net. 380 units. $395 $525 double; from $650 suite; from $3,000 luxury suite. Continental breakfast $20; breakfast buffet $35. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $35, some oversize vehicles prohibited. Cable car: California St. and Powell lines (direct stop). Bus: 1. Amenities: 2 restaurants; bar; exercise room; concierge; car-rental desk; business center; secretarial services; 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service/dry cleaning; concierge-level floors. In room: A/C, TV w/pay movies, VCR in suites only, dataport, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe, 3 phones.

DRIVING RULES California law requires both drivers and passengers to wear seat belts. A law that took effect January 1, 2004, requires islands of adventure an approved safety seat for children under 6 or weighing less than 60 pounds. Motorcyclists must wear

The cozy downstairs restaurant, strewn with floral islands of adventure bouquets, is a warm environment in which to indulge in the $65 fixed-price four-course gourmet dinner, which is served islands of adventure Tuesday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday it s $75 for four courses, islands of adventure and Monday islands of adventure is bargain night, with a three-course dinner for $50.