The Metropolis is centrally located on the corner of Turk and Mason street, close to Union Square and shopping. The hotel is one block west of the Powell Street Cable Car turnaround and just one and one half blocks from the San Francisco Center (which houses Nordstroms). The Metropolis offers guest rooms designated with earth, wind, fire, or water which is immediately recognizable. The image is carefully created with symbolic color, design, graphics and artwork. Rich fabrics and custom furniture complete the picture. Case goods constructed in African Lima with stainless steel hardware, maple framed chairs upholstered in richly colored chenille, and drum shade lighting with turned wooden bases all contribute to an original look that is both striking and refreshing. The hotel has a restaurant with a southern flair named Farmer Brown's. The hotel has a black granite-clad entrance, and a dynamic wave-form canopy appears to float out over the sidewalk. The very colorful small lobby is designed with the four elements in mind. Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. The lobby boasts a Zen approach to interior design. This hotel offers complimentary use of library, two bottles of complimentary water upon arrival, Business Center is open 24 hours, complimentary high-speed wireless internet in all rooms and lobby. Second floor rooms also have wired internet ports. Workout in the Cardio Center. For a more serious workout, we also offer discounted day passes to Club One Fitness Center Balance body and spirit in the Holistic/Well-being Room.