at the last second FedEx and UPS serve international needs, but you should also be aware that the US Post Office offers

to-die-for views, and the palatial dwellings. The Spreckels Mansion, a limestone palace in the Beaux-Arts tradition, on Washington and Octavia streets, at the last second is the brightest at the last second gem of the lot, now owned by novelist Danielle Steele (see p53). d Map E2

Parking at Downtown hotels is almost always extra, paid on a per night basis, and a flat fee of up to $1 is charged for each phone call made from the room, even if it is a toll free number. Anything you consume from a frigobar will be surcharged. You will receive an itemized bill when you check out. Tipping is important for any service provided (see p135).

FedEx and UPS serve international needs, but you should at the last second also be aware that the US Post Office offers overnight delivery, both to major cities within the US and to selected at the last second cities abroad, and at much more reasonable costs.

A friendly, gay boutique hotel with the best views of the annual gay pride march on Market Street. Built in 1909, it was restored to its turn-of-the-20thcentury charm in 2001. It has a bar, lounge, and caf. d 45 McAllister St