2. Hotels
Red Victorian Bed, Breakfast and Art
- 31 Dec 2009
Owned by Sami Sunchild, an emblematic figure of Haight, the Red Victorian Bed, Breakfast and Art, or Red Vic for short, recreates the hippie era of San Francisco.
The rooms are inspired by this historic period: you can choose between “Summer of Love”, “Sunshine”, or “Earth”. Or rent a funky suite like “Peacock”. Some guest rooms don’t have private bathrooms, in which case you’ll have to share the four bathrooms down the hall with other guests. The hotel definitely was a great hotel back in times, but has lost most of its charm since. The hotel rooms are dusty, run-down and obviously not too well maintained. This hotel is a miss and hit and some people will find their experience quite interesting. But everyone agrees : the hotel needs to be refreshened up.
1665 Haight Street (corner Belvedere Street)
Tel: 415-864-1978
Fax: 415-863-3293
http://www.redvic.com
89-229 $ / night for 2 persons
Lower rates for long stays
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Read Full Post » Elements Hostel
- 28 Dec 2009
The stay includes free breakfast, kitchen, Internet, wi-fi, and night parties at the Medjool terrace. The Elements Hotel in San Francisco is an okay hotel to stay for a short period of time.
The hotel is a great value and will allow you to save money for excursions and trips in the city. The hotel while minimal, is clean. A great hotel to stay for anyone on budget.
2516 Mission Street (corner 21st Street)
Mission District
Tel: 415-647-4100
http://www.elementshotel.com
25-29 $ / night
Read Full Post » Golden Gate Bed-and-Breakfast
- 26 Dec 2009
A perfect place to stay in SF
Summary : Modest and small rooms but clean, friendly, cozy and very well located
Built in the early 1900s, the Golden Gate Hotel is a real charmer, and has the old-fashioned feel of a traditional Bed and Breakfast. Located between Nob Hill and Union Square, it is within walking distance from theatres and restaurants. The hotel is a family-run business: John and Renate Kenaston and their daughter Gabriele are very hospitable and more than pleased to make their guests comfortable. Nicely decorated double rooms, breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m., parking at 22 $, Wi-Fi free of charge.
The breakfast is continental type and includes croissants, juice and coffee. In the afternoon, you will find tea and cookies. The bnb is located only one block off Powell St. cable car line and is from walking distance Union Square galleries and to the fabulous Chinatown.
775 Bush Street (Corner Mason Street)
Tel: 415-392-3702
Fax: 415-392-6202
http://www.goldengatehotel.com
95-150 $ / night
Need more information? Find what you need at http://www.san-francisco-hotel-reservations.com/. Happy stay in San Fran!
Read Full Post » St. Regis Hotel
- 26 Dec 2009
A nice hotel with a minimalist décor and dark woods, the St. Regis is located near the Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Gardens.
Ask for a room with a city view and you might get a room at 20th floor. From there, you’ll get a nice view over the skyscrapers. Rooms include: CD and DVD player, fax, printer, and the best features of all, a control panel that lets you operate everything from the comfort of your bed, from the phone to the temperature to the lights. Fitness center and swimming pool open 24/7, for hotel customers only. Also includes a sauna and a Jacuzzi, open to everyone until 8 p.m. The restaurant Ame, “rain” in Japanese, serves Japanese and Californian delicacies.
The St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco offers some of the most best relaxing hotel rooms in town. An excellent combination of great design and functionality makes this hotel a must-stay. In St. Regis, you will feel like you are living a life of decadence, from the faux shagreen to the leather covering the walls. The only small disappointment is the obvious aging of some of the furniture that would need some touch up to regain its vibe and shine. While the mattresses are good but not something to brag about, their Pratesi linens are wonderful and the bed are greatly made. However, if you decide to stay at the St. Regis, ask for a room that is not on Market St. side as it can become quite noisy during the day.
The hotel has a beautiful lobby and a very nice bar. If you are intending on working out during your stay, you will love the fitness area which is certainly better than many hotels. Not surprisingly, every single person at the hotel, (bell staff, spa staff, room service staff, cleaning staff), everyone will make you feel welcomed. St. Regis, a hotel you definitely ought to try (or return!)
125 3rd Street (corner Minna Street)
SoMa
Tel: 415-284-4000
Fax: 415-284-4100
http://www.starwoodhotels.com
339-799 $ / night
For more information, visit http://www.san-francisco-hotel-reservations.com/
Read Full Post » Hotel Bohème
- 24 Dec 2009
Located on one of the liveliest streets of San Francisco, the Hotel Bohème is a place where you’ll feel right at home, thanks to its hospitable staff.
The corridors are filled with black and white pictures, and the rooms are nicely decorated, though they are a little dark. Conveniently located near cafés, restaurants, bars, and shops.
This hotel has a nice San Francisco 50s vibe. You will love Hotel Boheme in San Francisco. Everything at hotel Boheme will capture your heart, from the decor to the aesthetic look, to the prints of Jerry Stoll on the walls, to the bright and vivid colors, to the super friendly and helpful hotel staff. Listen to the hustle of the city at night, live in the charm of a hotel with a 50s vibe. Romantic, unique, perfect location, extremely clean and friendly for couples like for families, you will feel at home in SF after your stay at Boheme hotel. Forget the bells and whistles from the big chain hotels, and find your own corner, something unique that will not disappoint at Hotel Bohème.
444 Columbus Avenue (between Green and Vallejo Street)
North Beach
Tel: 415-433-9111
Fax: 415-362-6292
http://www.hotelboheme.com
174-194 $ / night
For more information, visit San Francisco Hotel Reservations
Read Full Post » Hotel Adagio
- 20 Dec 2009
Wonderful boutique hotel
One of the best hotels in Union Square, Hotel Adagio has a gorgeous modern style. Three giant lampshades hang in the lobby, and a nice elevator made of ironworks goes up along the red walls. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with firm mattresses, wooden furniture and original-looking lamps. The washrooms are old but clean, and have polished tubs. Coffee and tea are available in the morning. Cookies and hot drinks are served in the lobby in the evening. For the gourmets out there, don’t miss the restaurant/bar Cortez.
550 Geary Street (between Taylor and Jones Street)
Union Square
Tel: 415-775-5000
Fax: 415-775-9388
http://www.jdvhospitality.com
189-419 $ / night
Read Full Post » Laurel Inn
- 18 Dec 2009
A comfortable and accommodating small hotel
Featuring a smartly designed modern décor, Laurel Inn is a sober and comfortable place. Many guest rooms include a kitchenette area. Great for long stays. Breakfast is included, but I suggest you go to Ella’s instead. Located just across the street, it serves San Francisco’s best breakfast. Parking free of charge, lemonade and snacks served in the afternoon.
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The Laurel Inn is in a located in a great area of San Francisco, with lots of good restaurants nearby. The hotel offers a continental breakfast and tea and cookies in the afternoon. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel rooms are comfortable with a nice bed, bedding and pillows. Like most places in SF, the parking comes at a price but it is worth parking your car in a safe garage, easily accessible by the guests.
444 Presidio Avenue (between Sacramento and California Street)
Richmond
Tel: 415-567-8467
Fax: 415-928-1866
http://www.thelaurelinn.com
170-210 $ / night
For more information, visit http://www.san-francisco-hotel-reservations.com/.
Orchard Garden Hotel
- 18 Dec 2009
A great Eco-Hotel
Designed with an eco-friendly mind, from construction materials to organic cleaning products, the Orchard Garden Hotel is San Francisco’s first “green” hotel and is the Orchard Hotel’s little brother. Orchard Garden hotel is one of San Francisco Hotel Reservations top choice in SF.
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The hotel uses a keycard system that turns power off when the guests leave the room. The guest rooms are very quiet and decorated in natural wood tones. Bathrooms are spacious and come with organic bath products. Also included are gadgets like LCD TVs and iPod docking stations, a rooftop garden, and a restaurant – the Roots Restaurant – that serves American cuisine made from environment-friendly products. Conveniently close to the Chinatown’s entrance.
446 Bush Street (between Grant Avenue and Kearny Street)
Union Square
Tel: 415-399-9807
Fax: 415-393-9917
http://www.theorchardgardenhotel.com
Read Full Post » Mandarin Oriental
- 18 Dec 2009
Stay for the beautiful view!
From the 38th to the 48th floor, where all the hotel rooms are located, you can admire the superb city view, especially when the fog rolls in below you. The nicely decorated rooms feature a classic Californian style with some Asian influence, and are linked together by an impressive sky bridge that does make you feel that you’re crossing the sky indeed. At the restaurant, the Silk, enjoy the Asian-influenced delicacies. If you need to keep yourself in shape, you’ll find no fitness center in the hotel but you can always go to Bay Club, which has a deal with the Mandarin Oriental.
222 Sansome Street (corner Pine Street)
Tel: 415-276-9600
Fax: 415-276-9304
http://www.mandarinoriental.com
295-920 $ / night for a room
3500 $ / night for a suite
San Francisco Hotel Reservations
Read Full Post » The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco
- 17 Dec 2009
A five stars hotels that will give you the five stars treatment!
One of the best luxury hotels in San Francisco, the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco opened its door in 1991. A former Metropolitan Insurance headquarter, the building was eventually acquired by the Ritz-Carlton Company and renovated.
The interior was completely revamped and the rooms upgraded. Enjoy the Dining Room restaurant’s delicacies, and don’t forget the Sunday brunch at the Terrace Restaurant. When you’re full, admire the view from the hotel’s location, Nob Hill.
600 Stockton Street (corner Pine Street)
Nob Hill
Tel: 415-296-7465
Fax: 415-291-0288
http://www.ritzcarlton.com
239-789 $ / night
Read Full Post » San Francisco Hotel Reservations : Serrano Hotel
- 16 Dec 2009
Serrano Hotel – a Kimpton Hotel
Great rate and great place to stay!
Built in the 1920s, this 17-story hotel was designed by Cheryl Rowley and bears the Spanish Colonial Revival movement’s style, with a dash of Moroccan flair. The hotel features a fantastic, colourful lobby with fancy paintings and a large ornate fireplace, and vibrant guest rooms with oversize windows and theatre-themed artwork. The staff is friendly, the rooms are comfortable (albeit a little small), and they have wine happy hour from 5 to 6 pm. The only major downside is that the Serrano Hotel is located in Tenderloin, a neighborhood plagued with crime and poverty. Watch your back on your way to the hotel.
Civic Center/Tenderloin
405 Taylor Street
(between Geary St & Ofarrell St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415) 885-2500
Fax: (415) 474-4879
www.serranohotel.com
236 units
$199+ double, 329+ suite
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Read Full Post » Fairmont Heritage Place
- 15 Dec 2009
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Everybody (tourists and San Francisco Hotel Reservations) agrees on that one. There is no doubt about it, the Fairmont Heritage Place is one of the best hotels in San Francisco, if not the best one! This hotel has exceeded the expectation of many guests in every respect. The Fairmont Heritage Place Hotel is San Francisco Hotel Reservations number 1 pick in terms of quality.
Fairmont, a name you can trust
Touristy location
The Fairmont Heritage Place Hotel is located in an excellent spot, with direct access to Ghiradelli Square. Ghirardelli Square is great location for tourists and is close to Fisherman’s Wharf.
Incredible five stars hotel
This 5 stars hotel has magnificent rooms and very high standards. From the friendly staff, to design of the hotel and the comfort of the rooms, the Fairmont Heritage Place is a world class hotel. The exceptional high level of service by all the staff will make your stay pleasant and comfortable. The entire staff is extremely polite, accommodating, and very helpful. Ask for an upgraded room with views of the bay and Alcatraz, it is definitely a must! You can request the concierge to do your grocery shopping in advance (for example to get you a nice bottle of wine from the wine store down the street) or you can take advantage of their 500 DVDs collection on rainy evenings.
Guestrooms
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Powell Hotel San Francisco
- 13 Dec 2009
The Powell Hotel is conveniently located in Downtown San Francisco, only a few steps away from the famous cable cars. While the location is great, the hotel isn’t. Many costumers complained about the state of the rooms, which are not always clean, and because the hotel is close to the trolley area, it is quite noisy. But the biggest drawback is the presence of bed bugs, which can be very annoying as these little red bugs can be transported to your home in your suitcase and are hard to eradicate. Even though they are serving free beer, wine, and snack during happy hours, I’d recommend staying away from that hotel until they have their bedbugs problems under control!
For more information about hotels in San Fran, visit http://www.san-francisco-hotel-reservations.com/.
Read Full Post » Hotel Vitale San Francisco
- 09 Dec 2009
Hotel Vitale in San Francisco : a beautiful hotel with modern architecture and fittings
Located along the Embarcadero neighborhood of the well-known Californian city, the Hotel Vitale opened its doors in 2005 and was an instant success. If you can afford it, rent a waterview room, facing the east.
While these rooms are more expensive, they offer a nice view of the Ferry Building Marketplace and the San Francisco Bay Bridge.
Hotel Vitale looks pretty neat, and the modern, super-comfy rooms are filled with high quality furnishings like flatscreen TVs, Ipod docking stations, and large, comfortable beds. Also included: a huge bathroom with walk-in shower, gourmet minibars, and for-sale bath products. If you feel hungry, there’s a decent (but not great) restaurant called Americano. The hotel staff is very hospitable and provides excellent room services.
There are a few quirks, however: the gym is lame, with only a few machines available, and because the hotel is located near a busy neighborhood, some costumers might complaint about the traffic noise. Still, the Hotel Vitale is a nice place to stay, especially if you rent a circular suite with a 270-degree view of San Francisco.
Address: 8 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 278-3700
www.jdvhotels.com
Other popular nearby San Francisco hotels:
- Harbor Court Hotel San Francisco (0.1 mi) What the last reviewer said: “Outstanding service, ideal location across the Ferry building, nice small rooms.”
- Le Meridien San Francisco (0.7 mi) What the last reviewer said: “Le Meredien was an attractive, upscale hotel with and efficient, friendly staff.”
- Hotel Griffon San Francisco (489 ft) What the last reviewer said: “I stayed in one of Hotel Griffon’s suites, and the view took my breath away…”
- Hotel Triton San Francisco (0.9 mi) What the last reviewer said : “Overall, this was a good hotel…”
- Hotel Palomar San Francisco (1.4 mi) What the last reviewer said : “A great location right down town. This is a small hotel with excellent service.”
- InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco (1.4 mi) What the last reviewer said : “This hotel has tons of ambiance, especially at Christmas time.”
- Hotel Adagio San Francisco (1.4 mi) What the last reviewer said : “Our room was lovely, loved the feel of it and and it was cleaned and bed made daily.”