RESTAURANT : Oritalia - this restaurant puts a contemporary twist on the flavors of Asia, Italy and the Pacific Northwest. For culinary enthusiast, this restaurant is the sister to one of San Francisco's top restaurants of the same name.

Lounges
Lobby Lounge - an intimate lounge with a fireplace, and deep sofas for quiet conversation and reading. The general manager holds a weekly wine reception

GENERAL INFORMATION :

What to expect: From the crystal chandeliers and fluted columns in the lobby to the elegant Louis XV furnishings in the guest suites, Le Soleil Hotel projects an atmosphere of refined European elegance. Business travelers and vacationers appreciate the hotel's top-notch service standards and enviable location in the financial district near shopping and major area attractions.

Amenity highlights: Le Soleil's biggest asset is its boutique-hotel ambience and classic European decor. Guests entering the gilded lobby with its fireplace, 30-foot ceilings, and Louis XV furnishings often feel as if they are leaving the city behind and stepping into an elegant French château. With only 120 rooms, the hotel offers personalized service to all its guests, including twice-daily housekeeping.

Insider tip: The hotel is 2 blocks from Sinclair Centre, an atrium shopping mall inside a historic and completely restored building overlooking the waterfront. Exclusive fashion retailers include Plaza Escada, Leone Boutique, and Castle Milano. Dining options include a Morton's of Chicago steakhouse.