HOTEL REVIEW
Planning your trip to Cavallo Point in San Francisco
Cavallo Point -- the Lodge at the Golden Gate
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New and noteworthy: A $122-million investment restored a 1900s military post into an eco-conscious, casually luxurious national park lodge.
The stay: Laid-back leisure partners with outdoor exploration, touring nearby San Francisco, Sausalito and Marin County and surveying the property's transformation.
The scene: Adventurous travelers, curious Bay Area locals and celebrities go to check out the gourmet restaurant and views, and decompress in the spa and cozy lodge rooms.
Deal maker: Stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, plus access to nearby national park nature and city amenities.
Deal breaker: Lurching food service and limited food options can cause crankiness.
Stats: 601 Murray Circle, Ft. Baker, Sausalito; (888) 651-2003, www.cavallopoint.com.
Rooms: Standard rooms begin at $250; suites begin at $450.
Rating is based on the room, service, ambience and overall experience with price taken into account in relation to quality.
* * * * * Outstanding on every level
* * * * Excellent
* * * Very good
* * Good
* Satisfactory
No Star: Poor
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