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Fourteenth, one of seven hotels on 33, and first of them on its $65 valet. Pescatore downstairs, s'mores in the courtyard, and a $15 daily food credit in the $40 amenities fee.
It's the old Best Western Plus The Tuscan, per a third-party listing.
There's no pool, no shuttle, and nothing on leaving the car.
Book it for the Wharf, and a cab to Pier 27.
Book it if
- Couples at the Wharf
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want a pool.
- You need to leave the car.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Hotel Zoe publishes.
Pescatore downstairs for dinner, s'mores from 5 to 7 PM, Peloton bikes in the courtyard and gym access at the Hyatt Centric a block away.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Paid; breakfast room service, 7 to 9:30 AM.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on North Point Street at Fisherman's Wharf. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet is $65 plus tax a day ($75 oversized). The hotel says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 33 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 airport shuttle, per the hotel; it puts BART from SFO at about 30 minutes.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on North Point Street at Fisherman's Wharf.
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.
The hotel doesn't mention Oakland.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on North Point Street at Fisherman's Wharf.
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 plus tax a day ($75 oversized). The hotel says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Valet $65 plus tax a day; $75 oversized; motorcycles $35.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on North Point Street at Fisherman's Wharf.
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 statedThe hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on North Point Street at Fisherman's Wharf.
Source: hotelzoesf.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: hotelzoesf.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet is $65 plus tax a day ($75 oversized). The hotel says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: hotelzoesf.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
Food or bar on sitePescatore downstairs for dinner, s'mores from 5 to 7 PM, Peloton bikes in the courtyard and gym access at the Hyatt Centric a block away.
Breakfast
Not freePaid; breakfast room service, 7 to 9:30 AM.
Address
North Point Street, Fisherman's Wharf425 North Point, San Francisco, CA 94133
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Hotel Zoe 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
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
$40 a day plus tax: a $15 Pescatore credit, Wi-Fi, an hour of e-bike, s’mores and the Hyatt Centric gym a block away
Wi-Fi
In the amenities fee
Parking for your stay
Valet $65 plus tax a day; $75 oversized; motorcycles $35
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid; breakfast room service, 7 to 9:30 AM
Pool
None
Pets
$100 a pet, a stay.
Food and drink on site
- PescatoreThe restaurant downstairs
- Room serviceDinner Tuesday to Saturday, 5 to 8:30 PM
- S'mores5 to 7 PM, in the fee
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
Roll-in showers available.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Guest Amenities Fee $40 a day plus tax: a $15 credit at Pescatore, Wi-Fi, an hour's e-bike, s'mores and the Hyatt Centric's gym a block away.
- The home page lists a Park & Save offer with free valet for one car; it doesn't mention cruises.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Whether you can park while you cruise
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
Wake up at Fisherman's Wharf, a short cab or streetcar from the ship.
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Hotel Zoe FAQ
Does Hotel Zoe have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
Does Hotel Zoe have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From San Francisco International: No airport shuttle, per the hotel; it puts BART from SFO at about 30 minutes. From Oakland International: The hotel doesn't mention Oakland.
Can I park at Hotel Zoe while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet is $65 plus tax a day ($75 oversized). The hotel says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Hotel Zoe from the cruise terminal?
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on North Point Street at Fisherman's Wharf. 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 4:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. 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?
Paid; breakfast room service, 7 to 9:30 AM. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
$75 oversized;.
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