Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San FranciscovsHotel Del Sol
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Palace Hotel scores significantly better than Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre hotel. Palace Hotel ranks #3 in San Francisco with approval from 18 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, National Geographic and DK Eyewitness.
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco Show All Reviews
2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
From $312/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Hushed, opulent landmark building... Stay here for snob value, above all."
Michelin Guide
"Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who's the grandest of them all? Why, the Palace, of course. This grande dame proudly shows off her old-world refinement."
Frommer's
"The original 1875 Palace was one of the world's largest and most luxurious hotels, and every time you walk through the doors here, you'll be reminded how incredibly majestic old luxury really is." Full review
Concierge
"The Palace is San Francisco's most storied hotel."
Fodor's
""Majestic" is the word that best sums up this landmark hotel, which was the world's largest and most luxurious when it opened in 1875." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The cushy (if staid) accommodations cater to expense-account travelers, but prices drop weekends." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Boasting ample turn-of-the-20th-century elegance and 550 rooms on only eight floors (dig these corridors), the Palace is aptly named." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"When the Palace Hotel was built on New Montgomery Street in 1875, it was thought to be the largest and costliest luxury hotel in the world." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Early in the 20th century the Palace was one of the most famous hotels in the world, hosting royalty and heads of state, including President Harding, who died here in his sleep in 1923."
Star Service
"It remains a historic reminder of San Francisco's florid past, making a stark contrast to the gleaming modern city that is being rebuilt around it." 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