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Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel and Kimpton Buchanan are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Kimpton Buchanan. Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel comes in at 94 with recommendations from 20 publications like Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Oyster.
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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."
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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
