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Orchard Garden Hotel

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<p>Set in San Francisco's tiny, unofficial French Quarter, the Orchard Garden feels exactly like a spiffy little Left Bank hotel—one that's LEED certified. This is the first “green” hotel in town, which means eco-friendly cleaning products; separate trash cans for recyclables; and key cards that automatically kill the (compact fluorescent) lights when you leave your room. The 86 guest rooms are cheery, with blond-maple furniture, down comforters, and leaf-patterned fabrics.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> On Fridays, you may see former mayor Willie Brown lunching across the street at Le Central—his usual table is right next to the window. </p> <p><strong>Room to Book:</strong> If the ninth floor's two junior suites facing a shared patio are taken, then book anything ending in -06—these rooms have sitting areas, though no view. </p>