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1 Hotel San FranciscovsClaremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel. Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel comes in at #1 in Berkeley with accolades from 7 reviews including Gayot, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
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8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
From $219/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide Star
"Steps from the Ferry Building, this luxury boutique hotel boasts 199 elegant contemporary rooms."
Michelin Guide "It's right on the waterfront set along the revitalized Embarcadero. It's urbane and chic with a definitive tranquility."
Frommer's "In addition to its prime location... Hotel Vitale looks pretty darn chic... Excellent service from the well-trained staff." Full review
Concierge "The Vitale promotes California-style serenity with free daily yoga classes—often held in the penthouse studio—and private soaking tubs in the spa's rooftop garden."
Fodor's ""Luxury, naturally," the theme of this eight-story terraced bay-front hotel, is apparent in every thoughtful detail." Full review
Jetsetter "Zen palace of reclaimed wood, with water views and a rooftop spa, a buzzy bar and market-fresh Italian fare." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Location, location, location… the 199-room Vitale has it in spades." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Situated along the Embarcadero, it has all the advantages of a destination resort, in the heart of the city."
Star Service "This stylish Joie de Vivre hotel may boast 200 quarters, but its excellent service and well-designed guest rooms and public areas create a boutique sensibility.
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Gayot "This 199-room, Joie de Vivre property brings classy, boutique style to the Embarcadero --- an area infamous for its big, less-than-personal hotels."
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41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
From $215/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide Star
"Built in 1915, the Claremont is the lap of luxury among Berkeley hotels."
DK Eyewitness "This stunning hotel is poised at the foot of Berkeley Hills, overlooking much of East Bay and San Francisco."
Star Service "Located just 2 miles south of the University of California at Berkeley campus, this is Northern California's most historic resort, an iconic, sprawling Tudor castle of a building dating from 1915." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"This Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star resort situated just outside of San Francisco offers everything from aquatic activities to tennis to wine tasting on its expansive grounds." Full review
Star Service "A great fit for Fairmont, this is a heady icon drenched in local lore." Full review
Gayot "This East Bay bastion of luxury offers boutique service, resort amenities and a rich sense of history."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"It is impossible to avoid falling in love with the Claremont. This Bay Area darling is filled with legend and romance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The perfect base to experience historic Berkeley." Full review
Time Out "The aquatics offerings at the Claremont include heated recreational and lap pools and an outdoor whirlpool to relax in." Full review
Fodor's "Straddling the Oakland–Berkeley border, this amenities-rich resort beckons like a gleaming white castle in the hills." Full review
