Hotel Zephyr San FranciscovsHotel Del Sol
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre hotel scores marginally higher than Hotel Zephyr. Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre hotel scores 81 with positive reviews from 11 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
250 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
From $170/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Star Service
"Situated between Powell and Mason streets, this modest midrange property is the only hotel besides the Argonaut with direct access to the promenade." Full review
Zagat
3.8
""Right at the Wharf", this "convenient", "welcoming" Radisson outpost features "well-appointed" "modern" rooms with "great" beds, free WiFi and "excellent" Bay views."
Gayot
"Launched in June 2015, the Hotel Zephyr put a brand new spin on the former Radisson Hotel at Fisherman’s Wharf."
Star Service
"Situated between Powell and Mason streets, this once modest midrange property has moved up a notch in the ranks with the latest round of renovations." Full review
Jetsetter
"Whimsical nautically themed hotel at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, with a playful spirit, a game room, and an outdoor terrace." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"In a handy location by Fisherman's Wharf, this zany hotel is artful yet unpretentious." Full review
Fodor's
"Directly facing Alcatraz, this former Radisson occupies a city block at Fisherman's Wharf and boasts vast, unobstructed views of the bay and an edgy, yet playful tribute to shipyards." Full review
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Avoid sticker shock at their parking rates ($55) and leave the car at home.
Lonely Planet
"Rooms are fresh and spiffy, with up-to-date amenities, including smart TVs that link with your devices. Best rooms face the water." Full review
Hotel Del Sol Show All Reviews
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."
Oyster
Budget
"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 Telegraph
6.0
"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