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1 Hotel San FranciscovsHotel Zelos San Francisco
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel ranks significantly higher than Hotel Zelos San Francisco. Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel ranks #2 in San Francisco with approval from 20 sources such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Star Service.
1 Hotel San Francisco
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8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
From $219/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide Star
"Steps from the Ferry Building, this luxury boutique hotel boasts 199 elegant contemporary rooms."
Michelin Guide "It's right on the waterfront set along the revitalized Embarcadero. It's urbane and chic with a definitive tranquility."
Frommer's "In addition to its prime location... Hotel Vitale looks pretty darn chic... Excellent service from the well-trained staff." Full review
Concierge "The Vitale promotes California-style serenity with free daily yoga classes—often held in the penthouse studio—and private soaking tubs in the spa's rooftop garden."
Fodor's ""Luxury, naturally," the theme of this eight-story terraced bay-front hotel, is apparent in every thoughtful detail." Full review
Jetsetter "Zen palace of reclaimed wood, with water views and a rooftop spa, a buzzy bar and market-fresh Italian fare." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Location, location, location… the 199-room Vitale has it in spades." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Situated along the Embarcadero, it has all the advantages of a destination resort, in the heart of the city."
Star Service "This stylish Joie de Vivre hotel may boast 200 quarters, but its excellent service and well-designed guest rooms and public areas create a boutique sensibility.
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Gayot "This 199-room, Joie de Vivre property brings classy, boutique style to the Embarcadero --- an area infamous for its big, less-than-personal hotels."
Hotel Zelos San Francisco Rough Guide Michelin Guide Concierge
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12 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "A chic, neo-Nouveau bolthole in the commercial heart of the city."
Michelin Guide "Want the shopping and dining of Union Square, proximity to the businesses of the Financial District, and a front-row seat to the action of the thriving SoMa district? Look no further than the Palomar."
Concierge "Snappy art installations add a contemporary touch to the lobby of this soigné downtown hotel, tucked away in a historic 1905 building."
BlackBook "Grandiose Victorian-era pistachio-green brick building with classic white granite flourishes."
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""Real old SF charm" and "enthusiastic", "welcoming" service lures "the young and fabulous" to this "high-end Kimpton" historic boutique in SoMa."
Lonely Planet "The sexy Palomar is decked out with crocodile-print carpets, stripy persimmon-red chairs, chocolate-brown wood and cheetah-print robes in the closet." Full review
Afar Magazine "Formerly Hotel PalomarHotel Zelos brims with understated luxury. Rooms are kitted out with on-demand movies and music, in-room spa services upon request, and a complimentary honor bar." Full review
Frommer's "Tailored lines and rich textures throughout lend a sophisticated, fresh aspect to the overall air of elegance." Full review
Jetsetter "Playful boutique San Francisco stay with rooftop firepits and a buzzy restaurant-cocktail lounge." Full review
Gayot "This Union Square boutique hotel brings whimsical flair to the circa-1908 building it inhabits."
