You can tell the moment you arrive, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins is a regal establishment. The pictures are incredibly accurate, so trust that what you're seeing is what you can expect. If you upgrade to a room with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, expect the fog (named Karl, curiously) to obscure your view for the first part of the day. As far as getting around San Francisco, the hotel is at the zenith of the city, so be prepared to walk back up to it if you leave on foot. The ferry building and Chinatown are just a short walk away. Everything else is easily accessibly by Uber and there are always some available just a minute or two away. If you're feeling really brave, call yourself a Waymo and let technology drive you around the city for a bit. Don't miss the Boom Boom Room (nightclub) and the Tailor's Son (Italian restaurant) in Japantown, and Tupelo (bar with live music) near Telegraph Hill.