Mr. Mosser’s Boutique Hotel For Musicians in San FranciscoWritten by Cymber Quinn
Mr. Mosser’s Boutique Hotel For Musicians in San FranciscoRead Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com To read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link: http://jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/hotels/calif/mosser/mosser.html This Halloween we stayed in San Francisco's newly renovated Mosser Hotel, located on 4th Street, just a half-block off Market. Historically, South of Market neighborhood has been a warehouse district, but no more. With Yerba Buena Gardens and Mosconi Center attracting conferences and trade shows, area is experiencing new growth and renovation for visitors. The Mosser's location makes it perfect for traveler who would rather not drive - and that's a plus because parking is very difficult in San Francisco. We parked our car in valet parking and walked to Union Square, Chinatown, Macy's, SF Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), and world class shopping. A half-block from front door of hotel is cable car station that will take you to Ghiradelli Square and Fisherman's Wharf; fare is $3.00 each, one-way. You are also a half-block from BART, Bay Area's subway. BART can take you to Berkeley, Oakland, and areas south of San Francisco. Originally built as The Keystone in 1913, Mosser opened as San Francisco's newest and most luxurious hotel. It was built by Alice Phelan, a patron of arts, sister of Senator Phelan and daughter of James Phelan, who built Phelan Building, just around corner on Market Street. The building is an exquisite example of Victorian architectural style. The two-story lobby and elevator cabs have been completely restored, retaining charm and grace of this magnificent building. Modern interior design makes most of petit Victorian rooms. There are 112 deluxe rooms with private bath; 54 standard rooms with shared bath. The architectural firm, Yabu Pushelberg, recently designed interiors for W Hotel Chain, and designed custom furniture for The Mosser. Sitting in bed, you have everything you could need within reach. No need to get out of bed to get remote - TV is attached to end of bed. Telephone and data ports near head of bed encourage telecommuting from between sheets. If you like amenities, we found shampoo and soap to be delightful. We took extras home, we liked them so much.
| | Hamburg Germany -- 5 Insider TipsWritten by Marcus Hochstadt
Hamburg has 1,734,000 inhabitants. They all want to have fun, excitement, and occupation. You too? Great! Then read on.1. Speicherstadt The historical Speicherstadt in Hamburg is largest warehouse complex in world, and one of Hamburg's landmarks and indisputably sightseeing highlights. The century-old Speicherstadt is located in Free Port between Deichtorhallen and Baumwall. It was built at turn of century in red brick, typical of northern Germany, with gabled roofs and small towers, which are beautifully reflected in canals they border. And during night it's even more beautiful, because buildings, bridges, and canals are lighted. The illumination makes warehouse complex an impressing place of mystery and dream. You should plan to go on a harbour tour to see all details. There is a Captain. His name is "Pruesse," and he takes off daily from Landungsbruecken (landing stages). Inform yourself in advance if ebb and flow allow tour, and when he does start. 2. Town Hall The Hamburg Rathaus (Town Hall) was built 1886 - 1897 with a splendid sandstone construction in Neo-Renaissance style. After Town Hall burnt to ground in 1842, town council moved into temporary quarters in former orphanage, after that into building of Patriotische Gesellschaft. This temporary solution lasted over 55 years! The new Rathaus was inaugurated in 1897. It stands on over 4000 oak posts. Very much in contrast to Hanseatic style, Town Hall gleams with an elaborately ornate façade which is graced by a total of 20 statues of Kaiser. It dominates city centre with its impressive architecture. It is seat of city senate and municipality of Hamburg and has 647 rooms! The grand banquet hall in Rathaus is 46 metres long, 18 metres wide and 15 metres high. Five huge paintings depict history of Hamburg from 800 to 1900. The three chandeliers, each with 278 bulbs, weigh 1500 kilos apiece! 3. Jungfernstieg This story is amazing: In old days, families went here for a walk on Sundays and brought out their unmarried daughters (Jungfer - virgin)! The Jungfernstieg is still something very special, not only because of its ideal situation on banks of Alster Lake. For Hamburg residents, it is above all historic importance of promenade which plays a significant role.
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