From Japantown to Union Square in San Francisco, here are four fantastic hotels with atmosphere to spare. Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Location: Union Square, the city’s tourist-friendly shopping district(区)
First impression: Despite some changes, the hotel has kept much of its attraction, and doormen still wear beefeater uniforms（英王卫士制服）.
Rooms: Many of the 417 rooms are small, but they have features like curved(弧形的) walls. There includes a pet-friendly floor and yoga kits you can borrow.
Plus: The Sunday meal features an exciting show.
Info: 450 Powell St, 800/795-7129, sirfrancisdrake.com, from $139
| Orchard Garden Hotel
Location: Steps from Chinatown and North Beach, a historically Italian area.
First impression: Everything is earth-friendly, from the energy-saving bulbs（电灯泡） in the hall ways to the soy ink used to print your bill.
Rooms: The 86 rooms are done in greens and yellows. Even the toilet paper is recycled paper.
Plus: High-tech amenities(设施) include Wi-Fi, and key cards that turn on the electricity when you enter a room.
Info: 466 Bush St, 888/717-28881, theorchardgarden-hotel.com, from$189
| Hotel Beresford
Location: Near the theater(剧院) district, but bordering the Tenderloin area.
First impression: The Beresford is one of the city’s oldest buildings--it was built in 1911--with original woodwork and period furniture, such as a writing desk.
Rooms: Several of the 114 rooms were just repainted, adding old style door frames（框架）. Hallways are lined with photos of popular city sights.
Plus: The White Horse Bar& Restaurant, known for its steaks, is a favorite with theatergoers.
Info: 635 Sutter St, 800/533-6533, baresford.com, from $89
| Galleria Park Hotel
Location: Where the Financial District meets Union Square.
First impression: Renovated(翻修) in March, the hotel’s large lobby（门厅） is a mix of styles with an art fireplace, 1930s’ portraits（画像） in pearly frames, and Victorian crystal skylights（水晶天窗）.
Rooms: The 177 rooms feel great, with silk curtains, leather headboards（皮革床头靠背）, and clocks with MP3 players.
Minus: The hotel’s restaurant is under construction. Walk one block north to Belden Place instead.
Info: 191 Sutter St, 800/792-9639, galleriapark.com, form $149
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小题1:George, an environmentalist, is now at San Francisco to attend a meeting, he would prefer to live in _______ | A．Galleria Park Hotel | B．Hotel Beresford | | C．Sir Francis Drake Hotel | D．Orchard Garden Hotel |
小题2:About Sir Francis Drake Hotel, which of the following statements is NOT true? | A．The hotel lies in the district where tourist goods are sold. | | B．The restaurant of the hotel is being built at present. | | C．On Sunday tourists can have a chance to watch a show . | | D．The hotel has kept its own attractive style for many years. |
小题3: Suppose you are a play lover and will travel to San Francisco in a few days, which number will you call to book a hotel? | A．800/795-7129 | B．800/533-6533 | C．888/717-2881 | D．800/792-9639 |
小题4:What’s the purpose of the passage? | A．To teach us how to choose the best hotel in San Francisco | | B．To compare the differences of four hotels in San Francisco | | C．To introduce four hot hotels in San Francisco | | D．To tell us the advantages of four hotels in San Francisco |
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