Kimpton Hotel EnsovsHotel Triton
Both Kimpton Buchanan and Hotel Triton are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Triton ranks slightly better than Kimpton Buchanan. Hotel Triton has a TripExpert Score of 84 with endorsements from 15 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
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
Hotel Triton Show All Reviews
342 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"An eccentric, smartly located hotel... Rooms themselves are stylish but gaudy."
Michelin Guide
"The individually designed rooms and suites appeal to all sorts of visitors with their uplifting colors and distinctive furnishings."
Fodor's
"A spirit of fun has taken up full-time residence in this Kimpton property, which has a youngish, superfriendly staff, pink- and blue-neon elevators, and a colorful psychedelic lobby mural." Full review
Insight Guides
"Steps from the Chinatown Gate, this trendy, eco-friendly hotel has a lobby with wild designs and furniture, and guestroom decor ranging from creamy whites to cherry red."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This casual, pop-themed Kimpton is full of character, with funky furnishings, a great restaurant, and a free wine hour." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Part eco-friendly, part rock-and-roll, the Triton is most famous for its seven “celebrity suites,” individually designed by music stars like Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"It is just across the street from Chinatown and in the heart of San Francisco’s art gallery district."
Time Out
"Created by nine artists, this colourful hotel, across from the ornate Chinatown gate, succeeds in being both fun and funky." Full review
Star Service
"The Triton continues its quest for uniqueness, and short of offering medical marijuana in the minibars, this hotel is up for almost anything." Full review
Gayot
"Located just outside the entrance to Chinatown, the Hotel Triton is a 140-room property that features the works of cutting-edge Bay Area artisans."