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Hotel BohemevsThe Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, Clift Hotel San Francisco scores slightly higher than Hotel Boheme. Clift Hotel San Francisco has a TripExpert Score of 86 with accolades from 16 publications including BlackBook, DK Eyewitness and Zagat.
Hotel Boheme
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444 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
From $225/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Flatscreen TV
- Safe
Rough Guide "This small, fifteen-room hotel has tiny but dramatic rooms featuring canopied beds and Art Deco-ish bathrooms, all done in rich, dark colours."
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Columbus Ave can be noisy, so if you’re a light sleeper, ask for a room at the back.
Michelin Guide "North Beach's strong Italian roots and beatnik past live together in perfect harmony at Hotel Boheme."
Frommer's "Romance awaits at the intimate Hotel Bohème." Full review
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Request a room off the street side, which is quieter.
Concierge "Smack dab in the heart of North Beach, San Francisco's Little Italy, the Hotel Bohème nods to the neighborhood's Beat era heyday."
Fodor's "This small hotel in historic North Beach takes you back in time with cast-iron beds, large mirrored armoires, and memorabilia recalling the Beat generation." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Although the guiding motif is the Beat era, this 15-room hotel feels more like a 1930’s pensione in Florence, only without the meals." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The stylish and hip Boheme is a homage to the Beat Generation, in the heart of where it all began. Bold color schemes and whimsical touches enhance the hotel’s poetic vibe."
Star Service "Located smack in the midst of San Francisco's vibrant North Beach neighborhood, this hotel provides an ideal place for travelers who want to immerse themselves in the bohemian spirit of the area." Full review
Gayot "Rooms are sparse at the three-story Hotel Boheme, but, considering the property's name, that's the whole idea."
BlackBook "Street clatter and cafe chatter characterize North Beach neighborhood best known for bringing notes from the underground to the surface."
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Rough Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's Fodor's
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
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495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "The epitome of swish sophistication... Pricey, ultra-cool and almost disarmingly self-aware."
Michelin Guide "Irreverent, unexpected, and surreal, its mind-bending and modern design is a little bit Alice in Wonderland and a whole lot of cool."
Frommer's "Young trendsetters now flock here for overpriced monochrome lavender streamlined rooms with often-minuscule bathrooms, glamorous atmosphere, and a heavy dose of attitude." Full review
Fodor's "The entrance is so nondescript here, you could walk right past it without a hint of what's inside, and that's exactly how the clientle—a mix of hipsters, music-industry types, and celebrities—like it." Full review
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Some visitors have remarked on the thin walls and advise booking a room on an upper-level floor to avoid street noise.
Lonely Planet "While the Clift is deliciously notorious for its penthouse parties, tough design critics might find that some rooms are too cramped for sleigh beds, and some cabinets might've been bought at IKEA."
Travel + Leisure "A dimly lit lobby littered with art furniture, lavender-hued corridors, and guest rooms done in restful beiges, grays, and more lavender." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The dramatic Clift is a striking example of modern design, with a lobby created by Phillippe Starck."
Time Out "This Schrager-Starck property is still the hippest hotel in town, and doesn't it know it." Full review
Star Service "Located in the heart of the city and next to the Curran Theater, across the street from Marriott's Hotel Adagio, this hotel may bear a name closely associated with San Francisco's old..." Full review
Gayot "Once the most traditional of San Francisco's grand hotels, this historic building was remodeled in 2001 by avant-garde designers Philippe Starck and Ian Schraeger."
