Chateau Tivoli -- Victorian Vision
Hand-carved woodwork, crystal chandeliers, period wallpapers, Oriental carpets and Victorian furnishings adorn the 1892 Chateau Tivoli, one of the famous Painted Ladies of San Francisco's Alamo Square district.
Beds: The inn houses four suites: the third-floor Mark Twain, offering a towering, mirrored king canopy bed, parlor and tower sitting area with a view; the second-floor Luisa Tetrazzini Suite, boasting an 18th-century queen canopy bed from the Charles DeGaulle estate, parlor with fireplace, balcony and marble bathroom with double shower; and two ground-floor suites, each with two bedrooms with double beds and a private entrance. There are also five guest rooms: the third floor has two rooms with double beds and a shared bath, and the second floor contains one room with a queen bed and two rooms with double beds (one also has a fireplace).
Breakfast: On weekdays, breakfast consists of pastries, cereals, fruit, juices, and custom-blended coffees and teas. Brunch, featuring a warm main dish and champagne, is provided on weekends.
More: This bed and breakfast was named "the best Victorian in San Francisco" and the "greatest Painted Lady in the world" by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larson in "Painted Ladies Revisited." Wine and cheese are served each afternoon.