INFO/TRAVEL
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AIRLINES
- Virgin America
877-359-8474 
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At Virgin America we believe it's time to make flying good again. It's time to bring back style, entertainment and great service to the skies-all at a fabulous fare. So, we got shiny new planes with that new-plane smell, outlets at your seat for all your video gear (phone, laptop, iPod, etc.), a killer in-flight entertainment system with TV, dozens of movies, thousands of MP3s and games. We even have seat-to-seat instant messaging, food on-demand and really cool mood lighting. Grab a seat at virginamerica.com and experience the Virgin America difference. This is how to fly.
- Air France
800-237-2747 
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To bring the U.S. and France closer, Air France offers you up to 29 flights a day. In 2007, Air France became the only airline departing from 14 U.S. cities and flying over 200 times a week, together with our SkyTeam partners, between the U.S. and Paris, offering you access to more than 720 destinations worldwide.
- Cathay Pacific Airways
800-233-ASIA 
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Cathay Pacific now offers eight daily flights from the U.S. to Hong Kong with easy connections to over 40 popular Asian cities including Mainland China and India. In 2008, Cathay Pacific will launch new cabin features on select transpacific routes. New features include the "Biggest Bed in the Sky" in First Class, a fully flat bed in Business Class and the world's first non-intrusive reclining seat in Economy Class. All cabins will also be equipped with the Audio Video on Demand in-flight entertainment system. At Cathay Pacific, we ensure that every journey you take is a pleasant one from beginning to end.
- Qantas
800-227-4500 
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Qantas Airways flies non-stop from San Francisco to Sydney and is the only airline offering the award-winning Skybed, the only Business sleeper seat non-stop across the Pacific. Qantas's multi-award-winning service includes fine Australian food and wine and personal screens in every seat offering over 400 entertainment choices on demand.
LUXURY TRANSPORT
- Protocol Transportation
415-923-0934 
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Let Protocol offer you world-class excellence with our superior service capabilities. Located in the Laurel & Pacific heights area of the city, and just minutes away from downtown San Francisco and SFO, Protocol stands ready to respond to any request you may have. We have been safely transporting clients since 1999, featuring Mercedes Benz cars and limousines.
HOTELS
- Joie de Vivre Hospitality
800-738-7477 
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Based in San Francisco, Joie de Vivre Hospitality is a creative collection of lifestyle businesses. As California’s largest independent boutique hotelier, Joie de Vivre also encompasses hospitality businesses such as spas and restaurants. Celebrating 20 years of selling dreams, Joie de Vivre Hospitality is expanding its California presence in Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Sunnyvale, Huntington Beach and beyond.
- Hotel Kabuki
1625 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-922-3200 or 800-533-4567 
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Step out the door into Japantown, with its gift stores, bookstores, kimono shops and sushi bars. Fillmore Street, with its popular boutiques, cafes and clubs is within walking distance, a few blocks away. More than 30 restaurants of various International cuisines surround Hotel Kabuki and the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas is just down the street. Union Square, the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown and the famed cable cars are also nearby. The Hotel Kabuki is easy to reach by car, airport shuttle or public transportation. Three municipal bus lines stop within a block of the Hotel Kabuki and provide excellent service throughout the city.
- Hotel Adagio
550 Geary Street, Union Square
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-775-5000 or 800-228-8830 
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Hotel Adagio, a luxury boutique hotel, is located in the heart of San Francisco’s Theater District and Union Square shopping and dining district. This elegant hotel is located two blocks from the Powell Street cable car line, six blocks from the Moscone Convention Center and is close in proximity to Chinatown, the Financial District, North Beach, Nob Hill and SOMA.
- Galleria Park Hotel
191 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-781-3060 or 800-792-9639 
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Galleria Park Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel located in an incomparable location at the crossroads of the Financial District and Union Square. Completely renovated in late 2006, the guestroom changes include upgrades to Pillowtop mattresses; Frette linens, towels and robes; electronic door locks; flat screen televisions and new heating and A/C units. A grand restoration of the lobby was performed to enhance the natural historical elements featuring the glamour of the ’40s.
SFIFF patron rate: $219 when mentioning the San Francisco International Film Festival
- Hotel Rex
562 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-433-4434 or 800-433-4434 
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The Hotel Rex in Union Square was inspired by the San Francisco art and literary salons of the 1920s and '30s. Vibrant and alive, the clubby lobby surrounds guests with distinctive period furnishings, walls of antiquarian books and an exceptional collection of exotic objects, original portraits and murals. Hotel Rex San Francisco is located in the heart of the theater district and one block away from Union Square, the center of the City's shopping district. The hotel is walking distance to Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Tiffany, Nordstrom, fashionable boutiques, art galleries and the Museum of Modern Art.
- Hotel Vitale
8 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-278-3700 or 888-890-8688 
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Italian for "vitality," Hotel Vitale is surrounded by light and water in the midst of San Francisco's bayside Embarcadero renaissance. This new landmark building overlooks the waterfront and is located across from the historic Ferry Building Marketplace at the corner of Mission Street and the Embarcadero in San Francisco. Located on the revitalized Embarcadero Waterfront and the Financial District of San Francisco, Hotel Vitale is convenient to those traveling to San Francisco for business or pleasure, and directly across from the Ferry Building Marketplace, San Francisco's new gourmet mecca.
- C-Two Hotels
866-900-0157 
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Unique, affordable, boutique hotels. C-Two Hotels offer a diverse collection of boutique hotels located in the heart of San Francisco. Whether for business or pleasure, we have just the hotel to suit your budget and personality. At C-Two Hotels, we believe that guests deserve a hotel just as unique, intimate and charming as their host city. Stay in a chain hotel in any other city, but this is San Francisco! Visit our website for hotel and reservation information.
- Adante Hotel
610 Geary Street, San Francisco
415-673-9221 or 888-423-0083 
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The Adante Hotel is a premier boutique hotel located in the heart of San Francisco, just three blocks from Union Square. Featuring the warmth and comfort of home, the Adante pampers its guests with deluxe amenities such as free high-speed Internet access in every room and an Internet cafe on the lobby level. Guest rooms are charmingly appointed and each is adorned with original hand-painted European-style murals, making the Adante Hotel a truly unique San Francisco experience.
SFIFF patron rate: $69–$89 for a standard room when mentioning the International Film Festival.
- Hotel Fusion
140 Ellis Street, Union Square
415-538-2525 or 877-812-0157 
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An elegant fusion of old-world Asian and contemporary American styles, Hotel Fusion is an oasis in the heart of Union Square. All 124 guest rooms have been entirely renovated with brand new furnishings appointed with rich wood accents and warm, inviting colors. Like San Francisco, Hotel Fusion is an ideal blend of culture, class and unparalleled personal service.
SFIFF patron rate: $99–$129 for a standard room when mentioning the International Film Festival.
- Hotel Mark Twain
345 Taylor Street, Union Square
877-854-4106 or 415-673-2332 
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The Hotel Mark Twain is a casual, comfortable hotel with a very friendly staff in the heart of San Francisco near Union Square, Cable Cars, Chinatown, Theater Row and BART. All rooms feature refrigerators, coffee makers with complimentary coffee/tea and deluxe rooms (additional charge) have ceiling fans, flat screen TVs, iPod docking stations, cascading shower heads and upgraded linen and furnishings. The hotel is an ideal choice for friends sharing a room as a good number of the hotel rooms have two double beds.
SFIFF patron rate: $89-$109 for a standard room when mentioning the FILMFEST rate.
- Hotel Stratford
242 Powell Street, Union Square
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-397-7080 or 877-922-5928 
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If travelers were to pinpoint on a map the number one location in San Francisco, it could be right outside the door of the Stratford Hotel. Located in the heart of Union Square, the Stratford Hotel is perfect for guests who want the convenience of being right in the center of the city. Inside, you’ll find a hip and relaxed atmosphere and an outgoing, energetic staff ready to assist.
SFIFF patron rate: $89-$109 for a standard room when mentioning the International Film Festival.
- The Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street, Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-772-5406 
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The world-renowned Fairmont San Francisco presents an awe-inspiring picture of historic San Francisco. The grandeur of the fully restored hotel, coupled with its reputation for impeccable service, promises a truly memorable experience. The recently completed restoration is highlighted by the reemergence of the main lobby as a grand public space. Each of the hotel’s spacious guest rooms and suites have been redecorated in elegant style. With a panoramic view of the city and the bay from high atop Nob Hill, the Fairmont San Francisco offers an unmatched blend of elegance and superb service for an unforgettable stay.
- The Westin St. Francis Hotel
335 Powell Street, Union Square
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-397-7000
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Located in the heart of San Francisco overlooking Union Square, the venerable Westin St. Francis has continuously maintained its preeminence as the City’s center of social, cultural and business life since first opening in 1904. With its rich and colorful history as one of the landmarks of turn-of-the-century San Francisco, the Westin St. Francis today is as modern as tomorrow, with a proud past—a meeting place of history and legend. Located where the cable car stops at the front door and offering 1,195 luxurious guestrooms featuring our famous Heavenly Beds. Minutes away from Moscone Center, the Financial District, Fisherman’s Wharf and Chinatown and surrounded by world-class shopping, dining and theaters.
- Clift
495 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
800-652-5438 
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An inspired fusion of old-world hotel elegance with distinctly contemporary energy and glamour, the newly redesigned CLIFT, in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square, takes modern luxury to another level. From the surrealistic magic of its soaring lobby to the digital art exhibitions in its celebrated and legendary Redwood Room, the nearly century-old CLIFT’s daring new sense of diversity perfectly captures the city’s spirit. Designed by Philippe Starck, CLIFT is a wonderland for the jet set.
- Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
433 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-362-2004 or 800-428-4748 
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Family-owned boutique hotel on Union Square. Located on the Powell Street cable car line, this 1914 hotel lies in the city’s shopping district. All 137 guestrooms have free wireless Internet access, ceiling fans, windows that open to breezes and views, oversized tubs and a pillow menu from which guests can choose their preferred fluff level.
SFIFF patron rate: $125 weekdays and $150 weekends, ask for SFFILM rate.
- Hilton San Francisco
333 O'Farrell Street
415-771-1400 or 800-HILTONS 
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Ideally located in the heart of the city, the Hilton San Francisco is close to Union Square, a major transit hub of cable cars, Muni, BART and the largest concentration of performing arts seats west of Chicago. Stylish, with an urban resort feel, the Hilton features the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation: the 13,000 square-foot Spa Fusion & Health Club. Luxuriate in the hotel’s outdoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool or dazzle your senses while dining atop the hotel’s landmark 46-story tower restaurant with a spectacular view, Cityscape. Make this year's Film Festival an excuse to run away to San Francisco's resort hideaway, the Hilton San Francisco.
SFIFF patron rate: Ask for Plan Code P2. Offer good only April 20-May 13, 2008 and based on availability. For more information and reservations please call 415-771-1400 or visit us.
- San Francisco Marriott
55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-896-1600 or 415-442-6029 
Discover a beautiful downtown San Francisco hotel rising 39 stories high into the city skyline at the eminent San Francisco Marriott. Just south of Market Street, this San Francisco convention center hotel is situated across the street from the Moscone Center, and steps away from the historical cable cars, including world-class shopping on Union Square and Westfield’s San Francisco Centre featuring Bloomingdale’s. Walk to the Financial District for work, then to AT&T Park, home of Major League Baseball’s San Francisco Giants, to play. Whether in town for business or pleasure, experience San Francisco at the San Francisco Marriott, where you’re sure to “leave your heart.”
- Sir Francis Drake
450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-392-7755 or 800-795-7129 
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Trends come and go. A true classic withstands the test of time. The Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel in downtown San Francisco, has been in style since 1928. A mixture of timeless elegance and high style, this landmark San Francisco hotel offers historic accommodations in the heart of Union Square. Not only a Union Square hotel, the Sir Francis Drake Hotel is also just steps from the Moscone Convention Center, the Financial District, Nob Hill, Chinatown, SoMa and the Theater District. The Beefeater doorman, exquisite service and inviting style all create a unique hotel presence on vibrant Union Square, San Francisco.
SFIFF patron rate: $149 when mentioning the San Francisco International Film Festival.
- Marriott Courtyard Downtown San Francisco
299 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-947-0700 
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The Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown Hotel is a whole new class of hotel located just blocks from SFMOMA, the Moscone Center and the Embarcadero. The hotel boasts 405 rooms with indoor pool, fitness room, Starbuck's on property and complimentary Internet throughout the hotel. The Courtyard San Francisco Marriott Hotel is right at home among the cafes and galleries of the eclectic SoMa (South of Market) district, Union Square, the Metreon Entertainment Complex and AT&T Park.
- The St. Regis San Francisco
125 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-284-4000 
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In a city of inimitable grace and style, this recently opened luxury hotel embodies a new chapter of extraordinary hospitality. The St. Regis Butler brings any request and whim to brilliant realization. St. Regis blends a historic building, a 40-story tower and the Museum of the African Diaspora into a refined modern-day interpretation of the St. Regis legacy. The hotel is located in the vibrant SoMa area, adjoining the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
- W San Francisco
181 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-777-5300 
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Why not stay at W San Francisco during the San Francisco International Film Festival? Experience the new look and feel of the hotel’s redesign, influenced by the culture of the city and a modern idea of east meets west.
SFIFF patron rate: Enjoy a special Film Festival rate of $199 for spectacular rooms and also receive two cocktails during your stay! Book by May 1, 2008, for stays April 24 – May 5, 2008.
- Hotel Griffon
155 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-495-3522 or 800-321-2210 
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Hotel Griffon captures the heart of this enchanting city by the bay. Our hospitality tradition dates back to 1906. Enjoy spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Bridge, stay two blocks from those charming trolleys unique to San Francisco and celebrate life with all that one can do in and around the local neighborhoods of San Francisco.
PARKING AT THE FESTIVAL
- Japan Center Garage
1660 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115 
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Conveniently located in San Francisco's colorful Japantown, the Japan Center Garage and its Fillmore Street Annex provide reasonably priced indoor parking for 920 cars beneath the landmark Japan Center, a three-square-block shopping, dining and entertainment complex.
- The Fillmore Center
1475 Fillmore Street, San Francisco 
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A San Francisco landmark, the Fillmore Center is located in the Fillmore District, celebrated for its jazz clubs, boutique shopping, eclectic dining and most of all, proximity to all San Francisco has to offer. The Fillmore Center will become your relaxing home in the city center.
