Built in 1906, the Monticello Inn's contemporary colonial theme was inspired by Thomas Jefferson's home in Virginia. Guests can pick from a wide selection of books and magazines in the hotel's library, a cozy place just perfect for reading. In fact, a literary theme runs throughout the hotel, where local authors read their works regularly. Guests also can order one-hour delivery of books and music from a local book-and-music store. To unwind in the evenings, guests can enjoy complimentary wine receptions. For the hungry, the Monticello Inn sits adjacent to Puccini & Pinetti, a lively Italian trattoria dishing up pastas, pizzas, panini, fresh fish and risotto.

Guests will enjoy complimentary Town Car service in the mornings; continental breakfasts of pastries, fruit, yogurt, coffee and juices; and complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas.

All 91 guestrooms offer writing desks, honor bars, refrigerators, data ports, movies, video-game consoles and complimentary wireless Internet access.

The Monticello Inn caters mostly to vacationing couples and families who want that special ambience and close location to everything San Francisco while visiting this mystical City by the Bay.