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Kimpton Hotel EnsovsHotel Vertigo
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, The Kimpton Buchanan scores significantly higher than Hotel Vertigo. The Kimpton Buchanan comes in at #27 in San Francisco with endorsements from 11 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, oyster.com and Gayot.
Kimpton Hotel Enso
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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 Telegraph7.0
"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 Vertigo Rough Guide
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Star Service Gayot Lonely Planet Jetsetter Frommer's
940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
From $153/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Rough Guide Star
"This swanky spot boasts a mix of classic French style and modern urban sophistication. Top value for uniquely fun accommodation."
Fodor's "Scenes in Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller Vertigo were shot in this ornate hotel... and designer Thomas Schoos has reworked the hotel's interiors to pay tribute to the film." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Designed by Thomas Schoos, the rooms are also furnished with tilted horse head lamps, bright orange wingback chairs, and white leather headboards." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hotel has undergone a wonderful renovation with plush and comfortable rooms that are elegant and whimsical yet contemporary."
Time Out "Part of the Personality Hotels mini chain, this striking property was undergoing a transformation at the time of writing." Full review
Star Service "The location is out of the tourist traffic but close enough for a comfortable walk to the cable car, and public transportation is available in this neighborhood." Full review
Gayot "Formerly the York Hotel, this property is ideally situated in Nob Hill near shops and restaurants."
Lonely Planet "It's a 10-minute walk to get anywhere, but you get more bang for your buck than right at Union Square – and bragging rights to a bit of movie history." Full review
Jetsetter "Whimsical Hitchcock-inspired boutique property in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood." Full review
Frommer's "Hitchcock buffs might recognize this small, mid-range hotel from his movie Vertigo...the hotel embraces its cinematic history, with both rooms and lobby featuring mid-century furnishings" Full review
