The Hotel Griffon is located near the Embarcadero and is in a prime spot for doing business in the nearby Financial District or for touring bayside attractions. The hotel was originally built as a waterfront hotel after the 1906 earthquake, and it still displays the historic whitewashed brick walls. The lobby of the hotel boasts plush loveseats and a toasty warm fireplace. Guest rooms feature mahogany headboards that sport images of the signature taloned griffon. The same wood is used generously for writing desks in each room. Decor incorporates Italian alabaster light fixtures, marble vanities, and Roman shades, and the suites also boast petite redwood balconies and inviting window seats. The hotel serves Mediterranean cuisine at Tonno Rosso. _Conde Nast _has voted the hotel as San Francisco’s “Best Boutique Hotel.”