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Fifth, level on 40 with the Hampton in Alameda and behind it on guest parking. Free breakfast at Fisherman's Wharf, with Pier 39 0.6 miles away by IHG's count.
There's no pool or restaurant, and no local shuttle.
Valet is $65 a day, and IHG says nothing about the cruise.
Book it for breakfast at the Wharf, and a cab or the F-line to Pier 27.
Book it if
- Flyers who want breakfast near the ship
- Dog owners with a small dog
Look elsewhere if
- You need to leave the car.
- You want a pool.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what HIE Fisherman's Wharf publishes.
Rooms and suites a block or two from the Wharf, with a cable car stop 0.1 miles off and Peloton bikes in the gym. No restaurant or pool is listed.
"No local shuttle," per IHG. The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free breakfast, 6:30 to 9:30 AM.
IHG gives no distance to Pier 27. It puts Pier 39 0.6 miles away and a cable car stop 0.1. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet is $65 a day plus 14% tax, registered guests only. IHG says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 40 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
"No local shuttle" and no airport shuttle, per IHG. It puts SFO about 19 miles away.
"No local shuttle," per IHG. The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
IHG gives no distance to Pier 27. It puts Pier 39 0.6 miles away and a cable car stop 0.1.
From SFO without a hotel shuttle
BART runs from the International Terminal to downtown in about 30 minutes for $11.15. A cab is metered, with a $6 SFO pickup fee; Princess puts it at $50 to $60 to the pier. Rideshare picks up on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage. Carnival's transfer is $34.99 a person if you land by noon.
No airport shuttle, per IHG.
"No local shuttle," per IHG. The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
IHG gives no distance to Pier 27. It puts Pier 39 0.6 miles away and a cable car stop 0.1.
From OAK without a hotel shuttle
The BART connector runs 9 minutes to Coliseum, then it's 21 minutes to downtown San Francisco; the fare is $12.65. A cab or a rideshare crosses the Bay Bridge instead; no fare from OAK to the pier is published.
Valet is $65 a day plus 14% tax, registered guests only. IHG says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Valet $65 a day plus 14% tax, registered guests only; size limits.
"No local shuttle," per IHG. The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
IHG gives no distance to Pier 27. It puts Pier 39 0.6 miles away and a cable car stop 0.1.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Which terminal
Pier 27Princess and Carnival both sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, on the northern Embarcadero. On a busy day a ship can berth at Pier 35, a 6- to 8-minute walk north by the port’s count; your cruise documents name the pier.
Source: sfport.comDistance
No mileage statedIHG gives no distance to Pier 27. It puts Pier 39 0.6 miles away and a cable car stop 0.1.
Source: ihg.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: ihg.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet is $65 a day plus 14% tax, registered guests only. IHG says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: ihg.comParking by the pier
From $20 a dayThere’s no parking at the terminal, overnight or temporary, per the port. It sends cruisers to Metropolis at 55 and 80 Francisco Street, which publishes no rate. Ace Parking at 1348 The Embarcadero, about an 18-minute walk, lists $20 a day for a compact car and $25 for a full-size one, plus a $2 fee, and calls itself a Princess partner.
Source: sfcruiseshipparking.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Not statedRooms and suites a block or two from the Wharf, with a cable car stop 0.1 miles off and Peloton bikes in the gym. No restaurant or pool is listed.
Breakfast
FreeFree breakfast, 6:30 to 9:30 AM.
Address
North Point Street, Fisherman's Wharf550 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as HIE Fisherman's Wharf publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
Valet $65 a day plus 14% tax, registered guests only; size limits
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free, 6:30 to 9:30 AM
Pool
None
Pets
Dogs only, up to two under 40 lb, $50 a night.
Rooms
Standard rooms (one king or two queens) and suites.
Accessibility
Roll-in shower and tub rooms; 4 accessible parking spaces.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Cable car0.1 mi
- Fisherman's Wharf0.2 mi
- Pier 390.6 mi
- Golden Gate Bridge3.6 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Six EV stations, subject to availability
- Peloton bikes in the gym
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out noon. Minimum age 18.
- Valet $65 plus tax, registered guests only; size limits.
- Six EV stations, subject to availability.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Whether you can park while you cruise
- The distance to Pier 27
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
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HIE Fisherman's Wharf FAQ
Does HIE Fisherman's Wharf have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. "No local shuttle," per IHG. The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
Does HIE Fisherman's Wharf have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From San Francisco International: "No local shuttle" and no airport shuttle, per IHG. It puts SFO about 19 miles away. From Oakland International: No airport shuttle, per IHG.
Can I park at HIE Fisherman's Wharf while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet is $65 a day plus 14% tax, registered guests only. IHG says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is HIE Fisherman's Wharf from the cruise terminal?
IHG gives no distance to Pier 27. It puts Pier 39 0.6 miles away and a cable car stop 0.1. It sits in our by the waterfront band. Princess and Carnival both sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, on the northern Embarcadero. On a busy day a ship can berth at Pier 35, a 6- to 8-minute walk north by the port's count; your cruise documents name the pier.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out 12:00 PM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Carnival's transfer runs back to SFO for $34.99 a person. Otherwise it's a cab or a rideshare from the pier, or the F-line to Embarcadero and BART to either airport.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free, 6:30 to 9:30 AM. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: on site, per the hotel. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. Ace charges $25 a day for a full-size car, SUV or van, 16 feet long or 6.5 feet tall and up. Metropolis publishes no rate or size limit.
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