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Seventeenth, level on 33. Abacá, a James Beard-nominated Filipino-Californian restaurant, is downstairs, and pets of any size stay free.
There's an evening wine hour and record players in the rooms.
Nothing is published for cruisers, and valet is $75.
Book it for dinner, and a cab to Pier 27.
Book it if
- Food lovers
- Pet owners with a big dog
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 Kimpton Alton publishes.
Abacá downstairs, a James Beard-nominated Filipino-Californian restaurant, plus Kimpton's evening wine hour, loaner bikes and record players in the rooms.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Not stated.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It puts Fisherman's Wharf 0.2 miles away and Pier 39 0.7. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet $75 plus tax a night, registered guests only. 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.
The hotel doesn't mention an airport shuttle. It puts SFO about 19 miles away.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It puts Fisherman's Wharf 0.2 miles away and Pier 39 0.7.
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 an airport shuttle.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It puts Fisherman's Wharf 0.2 miles away and Pier 39 0.7.
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 $75 plus tax a night, registered guests only. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Valet $75 plus tax a night, registered guests, in and out; IHG’s page says both no oversize vehicles and $95 for oversize.
The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It puts Fisherman's Wharf 0.2 miles away and Pier 39 0.7.
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 puts Fisherman's Wharf 0.2 miles away and Pier 39 0.7.
Source: altonhotelsf.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 $75 plus tax a night, registered guests only. 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
Food or bar on siteAbacá downstairs, a James Beard-nominated Filipino-Californian restaurant, plus Kimpton's evening wine hour, loaner bikes and record players in the rooms.
Breakfast
Not statedNot stated.
Address
Jones Street, Fisherman's Wharf2700 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Kimpton Alton 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 $75 plus tax a night, registered guests, in and out; IHG’s page says both no oversize vehicles and $95 for oversize
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not stated
Pool
None
Pets
Pets of any size or breed, no extra charge.
Food and drink on site
- AbacáJames Beard-nominated Filipino-Californian restaurant
- Evening wine hourKimpton's
Rooms
Essential and Premium rooms, one-bedroom suites; record players in the rooms.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Cable car0.1 mi
- Fisherman's Wharf0.2 mi
- Pier 390.7 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
- Loaner bikes and in-room yoga mats
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM. Minimum age 18.
- Valet $75 plus tax. IHG's page says both no oversize vehicles and $95 for oversize cars.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Breakfast
- 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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Kimpton Alton FAQ
Does Kimpton Alton have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. The hotel publishes no shuttle to Pier 27 and no distance to it.
Does Kimpton Alton have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From San Francisco International: The hotel doesn't mention an airport shuttle. It puts SFO about 19 miles away. From Oakland International: The hotel doesn't mention an airport shuttle.
Can I park at Kimpton Alton while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet $75 plus tax a night, registered guests only. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Kimpton Alton from the cruise terminal?
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It puts Fisherman's Wharf 0.2 miles away and Pier 39 0.7. 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?
Not stated. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not stated. 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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