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1 Hotel San FranciscovsParker Guest House
Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel and Parker Guest House are both rated highly by experts. On balance, Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Parker Guest House. Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel has a TripExpert Score of 94 with accolades from 20 reviews like Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Star Service.
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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."
Parker Guest House Rough Guide Frommer's
Lonely Planet Gayot
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520 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
From $161/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide Star
"This 21- room converted mansion is set in beautiful gardens and features ample common areas, a sunny breakfast room and a sauna; rooms are decorated in flower prints with down comforters."
Frommer's "This is the best B&B option in the Castro, and one of the best in the entire city." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Castro's most stately gay digs occupy two side-by-side 100-year-old Edwardian mansions." Full review
Gayot "This 1909 Edwardian is a popular, gay-friendly, 21-room hotel in the heart of San Francisco's Castro District."
BlackBook "Gay-friendly guesthouse at edge of Castro, one block from Dolores Park."
Fodor's "Two yellow 1909 Edwardian houses enchant travelers wanting an authentic San Francisco experience." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"While geared toward to gay travelers, everyone is made to feel welcome at this three-pearl property." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A gay-friendly San Francisco hotel offering a genteel atmosphere, exceptionally friendly service, contemporary design and surrounding gardens, in the Mission district." Full review
Time Out "A couple of blocks from the heart of the Castro, this smartly renovated Victorian (with an Edwardian annex) caters to gay and lesbian travellers, but everyone is welcome." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 21-room guest house on Church Street offers a young, boutique atmosphere nestled between two of SF's most vibrant neighborhoods: the Castro and the Mission"
San Francisco Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
