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Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotelvs1 Hotel San Francisco
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.
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
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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
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"Built in 1915, the Claremont is the lap of luxury among Berkeley hotels."
"This stunning hotel is poised at the foot of Berkeley Hills, overlooking much of East Bay and San Francisco."
"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
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
"A great fit for Fairmont, this is a heady icon drenched in local lore." Full review
"This East Bay bastion of luxury offers boutique service, resort amenities and a rich sense of history."
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
"The perfect base to experience historic Berkeley." Full review
"The aquatics offerings at the Claremont include heated recreational and lap pools and an outdoor whirlpool to relax in." Full review
"Straddling the Oakland–Berkeley border, this amenities-rich resort beckons like a gleaming white castle in the hills." Full review
1 Hotel San Francisco
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8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
From $219/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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"Steps from the Ferry Building, this luxury boutique hotel boasts 199 elegant contemporary rooms."
"It's right on the waterfront set along the revitalized Embarcadero. It's urbane and chic with a definitive tranquility."
"In addition to its prime location... Hotel Vitale looks pretty darn chic... Excellent service from the well-trained staff." Full review
"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."
""Luxury, naturally," the theme of this eight-story terraced bay-front hotel, is apparent in every thoughtful detail." Full review
"Zen palace of reclaimed wood, with water views and a rooftop spa, a buzzy bar and market-fresh Italian fare." Full review
"Location, location, location… the 199-room Vitale has it in spades." Full review
"Situated along the Embarcadero, it has all the advantages of a destination resort, in the heart of the city."
"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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"This 199-room, Joie de Vivre property brings classy, boutique style to the Embarcadero --- an area infamous for its big, less-than-personal hotels."