Hotel Kabuki JdV by HyattvsArgonaut Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Argonaut Hotel, A Noble House Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Kabuki, a Joie de Vivre hotel. Argonaut Hotel, A Noble House Hotel comes in at 91 with accolades from 15 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Gayot and Zagat.
Hotel Kabuki JdV by Hyatt Show All Reviews
1625 Post Street, San Francisco, CA
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
Star
"Striking a sophisticated, streamlined look in architecturally drab Japantown."
Michelin Guide
"Hotel Kabuki offers the ultimate chic cultural immersion... The uncluttered, clean look of the lobby instantly calms mind, body, and soul."
Frommer's
"If you want accommodations a little east of center, and you don't mind being out of the downtown loop, the Kabuki is a solid choice." Full review
Fodor's
"A pagoda-style boutique hotel in Japantown, the Kabuki sits two blocks from Fillmore Street and Pacific Heights." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Hotel Kabuki offers a calm and serene experience, complete with traditional, Japanese-style soaking tubs and a free pass for the Kabuki Springs and Spa."
Time Out
"As the Radisson Miyako, this efficient Japantown hotel was a favourite of Japanese business travellers." Full review
Star Service
"Proportions are generally spacious, and desks with dual-line phones, complimentary wireless Internet access and ergonomic chairs are common." Full review
Gayot
"In this hotel (towering over Japantown), guests can find Japanese comfort and tranquility without leaving the country."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Best details: deep Japanese soaking tubs with adjoining showers, and free weekday passes to Kabuki Springs & Spa." Full review
Jetsetter
"Japantown boutique sleep that elevates the nabe’s cultural charms in a serene Zen setting." Full review
Argonaut Hotel Show All Reviews
495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Surprisingly quiet, given its tourist-stampeded location."
Michelin Guide
"An unrivaled location... As if that's not enough to whet your appetite, the coveted hotel looks straight across to the sparkling San Francisco Bay and the Park's fleet of historic ships."
Travel + Leisure
"Housed in the 1907 Haslett Warehouse, the Argonaut is the only hotel located in the Maritime National Historical Park." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This historic 1907 San Francisco building is now home to a maritime-themed boutique hotel."
Fodor's
"The spacious rooms, many with a sofa bed in the sitting area, have recently been redesigned but still spotlight exposed-brick walls and wood-beam ceilings." Full review
Star Service
"This still ranks among the best small hotels here, and it remains a champion along the north end of Fisherman's Wharf." Full review
Gayot
"Set in Fisherman's Wharf, this Kimpton Group hotel goes for broke with its maritime theme."
Zagat
4.3
"Drop anchor at this "nautical-themed" "secret" (part of the Kimpton chain), which offers a "breath of fresh air" thanks to "nice-sized" quarters with Frette linens and in-room spa treatments."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Though the amenities are of an upper-end hotel... some rooms are tiny and get limited sunlight." Full review
Time Out
"Built into a historic fruit-packing warehouse, this beautiful luxury hotel is the best in the area by far." Full review
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If you want a sea view, ask for a north-facing room on the third floor or above.