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Although we spent a great deal of time in San Francisco for many years, we stayed at Archbishop's Mansion only once, in 1997. We originally booked Der Rosenkavalier room, but when we arrived, the room was under repair of some sort. The B&B's management offered us the Don Giovanni suite for the same rate. The suite consisted of two very large rooms and an equally large bathroom. In the middle of the bedroom was a beautiful mahogany four-poster bed with elaborate lace and carved cherubs; the bed was high and a step stool was provided, thankfully, so that a person of my height would not have to scramble up or slide down ungracefully. Though the bed was remarkably large, the size of the room made it look unsubstantial. The fireplace occupied half of one wall, flanked by arched windows on either side. A pair of damask upholstered wing chairs, a mahogany wardrobe, and a tea table nestled in front of a lace-curtained window completed the picture. There was enough space in the room for many more pieces of furniture but none was present. This was not a room created to flaunt, but one that conveyed traditional values and an understated affluence. The sitting room was twice as large as the bedroom, and twice as somber. The fireplace here spanned almost the entire wall space, and the furniture in front of it -- sofas, couches, settees, tables -- were of the same impressive size. Off to one side was a breakfast table where each morning a small repast of fresh baked croissants, fruits, toasts, orange juice, tea, and coffee were served on china, heavy silver, lace, and linen. Complimentary wine and cheese were served in the sitting room downstairs in the late afternoon/early evening.
Taking a bath in the Don San Giovanni suite was an enticing experience. One side of the bathroom had a tub large enough for two people to comfortably share. The other side of the bathroom sported a shower even more spacious than the bathtub! There were seven showerheads strategically pointed at various parts of the body, making cleansing oneself (or one's partner) an act of eroticism. Two very thick bathrobes, an abundance of extra thick and large towels of all sizes, and luxurious bath items completed the opulent experience. Archbishop's Mansion is rumoured to be haunted, although no one told us of any sights of its past occupants. Nevertheless, for each of the three nights we were there, Charles experienced the same eerie feeling that there was another presence in the sitting room, and that some sort of spirit was watching us. Note: The mansion was located in a residential area across Alamo Square. Although we walked back and forth from there to every point in the city, most people probably would consider the distance too much to tackle. If walking through several "real" neighbourhoods in between downtown and Alamo Square is not your preferred way to spend time, an alternate option is the bus. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageMap: The Archbishop S Mansion
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on June 18, 2007
