Kimpton Hotel EnsovsGolden Gate Hotel, San Francisco
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Kimpton Buchanan ranks marginally better than Golden Gate Hotel. Kimpton Buchanan comes in at 81 with positive reviews from 13 publications like Gayot, Wallpaper and goop.
Kimpton Hotel Enso Show All Reviews
1800 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
From $167/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Hotel Tomo is a youthful, anime-themed place decked out in neon-bright colours."
DK Eyewitness
"A complete Japanese experience in the heart of Japantown."
Lonely Planet
"The blond minimalist room furniture and fat-boy beanbags make it feel a bit like a college dorm, but it's great fun for families and anime nuts – if not high-heeled sophisticates."
Gayot
"The Asian-influenced Buchanan celebrates San Francisco’s more eclectic side."
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(Just hop on one of the hotel’s customized PUBLIC bikes to avoid driving hassles and get around town in an earth-friendly way.
Frommer's
"Where else would you expect to find an anime-themed hotel but in the heart of Japantown?" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Named after the Japanese word for “friend,” Hotel Tomo is a colorful, anime-themed boutique property located in Japantown." Full review
Wallpaper
"San Francisco’s newest boutique hotel The Buchanan, draws décor inspirations from its Japantown location at the crossroads of the gritty Fillmore District and chic Pacific Heights." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Buchanan’s 128 rooms are a study in wabi-sabi: Rough canvas drapes offset crisp white bed linens; pale marble-topped dressers contrast with bright, asymmetrical wall prints." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This svelte boutique hotel in Japantown offers travellers an urban getaway experience, with crisp new rooms outfitted like pied-à-terre apartments (some even have their own balcony)." Full review
Jetsetter
"Minimalist, Zenned-out neighborhood inn with nods to Japanese design and charm to spare." Full review
Golden Gate Hotel, San Francisco Show All Reviews
775 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
From $150/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"This family-operated hotel is a feast for the eyes – and a smart bargain as well."
Fodor's
"Budget seekers looking for accommodations in the Union Square area will delight in this homey, family-run B&B." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Like an old-fashioned pensione, the Golden Gate has kindly owners and simple rooms with mismatched furniture." Full review
Gayot
"This 1913 Edwardian hotel near Union Square is full of century-old nostalgia, such as claw-foot tubs, a bird cage elevator and antique furniture."
BlackBook
"Hosts John and Renate run the friendliest hotel in town (more of a B&B really): a 4-story 1913 Edwardian charmer that’s bedecked with antiques, wicker and old photographs."
Oyster
Budget
"The cozy, family-owned hotel is best suited to adult travelers, couples, and families with older children." Full review
Time Out
"This 1913 Edwardian hotel is a real charmer; a little creaky in places, certainly, but generally delightful." Full review
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The traffic noise from busy Bush Street isn't as bad as you might expect, but light sleepers should ask for a room in the back.
Travel + Leisure
"This boutique hotel offers travelers a much-needed stylish yet affordable alternative to downtown’s old school status quo." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"One of the city’s most highly rated B&Bs offers bargain rates for such a prime location near Nob Hill, Union Square and Chinatown." Full review
National Geographic
""Absolutely charming, family-run place; good Union Square location"...25 guest rooms; wicker furniture, antiques, and claw-foot tubs; continental breakfast and afternoon tea included. " Full review