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The Clift Royal Sonesta San FranciscovsHotel Del Sol
Both Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre hotel and Clift Hotel San Francisco are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Clift Hotel San Francisco is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre hotel. Clift Hotel San Francisco scores 86 with accolades from 16 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Jetsetter and goop.
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
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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."
Hotel Del Sol Rough Guide Fodor's Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Time Out Gayot
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3100 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Rough Guide "One of the best places for budget cool in the city."
Fodor's "This beach-themed, three-story 1950s motor lodge's proximity to Funston Playground, the Walt Disney Family Museum, the Presidio, Crissy Field, and Chestnut Street... make this place kid-friendly." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Renovated in 2006, this 1950’s motor lodge is now a vibrant boutique hotel painted in festive shades of yellow, orange, and blue." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Celebrating California’s culture, this boutique hotel features a playful design with palm trees, hammocks, mosaics, and a pool."
Time Out "While Joie de Vivre took a subtle approach at the Laurel Inn, it gave this 1950s motel a splashy tropical palette." Full review
Gayot "Once a 1950s-style motor lodge, this boutique hotel has been updated for contemporary family travel."
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"The 57-room Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, is a retro motor lodge in the Marina District." Full review
Jetsetter "Retro motor lodge turned hip motel in the Marina District, with cozy rooms, a pool and kid-friendly amenities." Full review
The Telegraph6.0
"A reinvented 1950s motor lodge in the Marina District teases with its brightly coloured artwork and design." Full review
Lonely Planet "The spiffy, kid-friendly Marina District Hotel del Sol is a riot of color, with tropical-themed decor." Full review
