fin de cemana Rooms and suites in this stunning old building are named after Mark Twain, Enrico Caruso, Jack Londo

Bailey Banks & Biddle 120 Baker Beach 76 Balmy Alley 47 Bambuddha Lounge 70, 90 Bank of America 46 banking 138 banknotes fin de cemana 138 The Bar on Castro 112 bargaining 140 Barkdoll, Lloyd 17 Barker, Arthur Doc 17 Barney, Matthew 27 bars 66 7

The nine rooms here are all cozily decorated and have names such as The Cabrillo Room and the Sir Francis Suite. Janis Joplin (see p55) used to stay in the Joplin Room, which has its own sundeck. d 135 Gough St

Taxis can be taken from the lower level of SFO, and a typical journey into the city will cost roughly $40, plus a standard 10 percent tip. Limousines are more costly and you will have to book in advance. d Pure Luxury Limousines: (415) 485-1764; www.pureluxury.com

Rooms and suites in this stunning old building are named after Mark Twain, Enrico Caruso, Jack London, and others, to remind guests of San Francisco s illustrious history fin de cemana in the arts. Rooms are furnished with four- poster beds, fireplaces, bay windows, American Renaissance pieces, and the like. d 1057 Steiner St