This San Francisco hotel provides discounted access to three health clubs, all within three blocks.
For a scenic and invigorating workout starting right outside the hotel, walk four blocks up the steep hill (Octavia St) to Lafayette Park, the height of Pacific Heights. Take a breather at this pretty park, with its palm trees and dramatic city vistas. Here, too, are the best views of the huge Spreckels Mansion (2080 Washington St), a 55-room "palace" now reputedly owned by novelist Danielle Steel. Continue along Washington St, or explore the side streets, lined with historic homes.
Golden Gate Park, about 2.5 miles away, is a vast urban oasis with paved running and bicycling paths, tennis courts, and a lake with boat rentals. The park is also home to some of the city's most famous attractions, including the de Young Museum and the Conservatory of Flowers.