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1 Hotel San FranciscovsWhite Swan Inn
Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel and White Swan Inn are both praised by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel scores significantly better than White Swan Inn. Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel comes in at #2 in San Francisco with approval from 20 sources such as Michelin Guide, Bon Appétit and Condé Nast Traveler.
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8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
From $219/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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"Steps from the Ferry Building, this luxury boutique hotel boasts 199 elegant contemporary rooms."
"It's right on the waterfront set along the revitalized Embarcadero. It's urbane and chic with a definitive tranquility."
"In addition to its prime location... Hotel Vitale looks pretty darn chic... Excellent service from the well-trained staff." Full review
"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."
""Luxury, naturally," the theme of this eight-story terraced bay-front hotel, is apparent in every thoughtful detail." Full review
"Zen palace of reclaimed wood, with water views and a rooftop spa, a buzzy bar and market-fresh Italian fare." Full review
"Location, location, location… the 199-room Vitale has it in spades." Full review
"Situated along the Embarcadero, it has all the advantages of a destination resort, in the heart of the city."
"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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"This 199-room, Joie de Vivre property brings classy, boutique style to the Embarcadero --- an area infamous for its big, less-than-personal hotels."
White Swan Inn
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845 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
From $144/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
"A delightful B&B-style inn... particularly popular with Brits looking for a taste of home."
"From the moment you're buzzed into this well-secured inn, you'll know you're not in a generic bed-and-breakfast." Full review
"A cozy library with a crackling fireplace is the heart of this inviting English-style B&B." Full review
"A small, country-style establishment, the White Swan has rooms with bright floral prints and comfortable beds."
"Essentially, California's version of an English B&B, and how you just reacted to that sentence will be pretty much how you react to the inn itself." Full review
"Thanks to its unbending B&B aesthetic, it continues to lure a repeat clientele despite its limited facilities. " Full review
"This intimate hotel boasts a traditional English country look with modern conveniences."
3.8
""Plenty of character" graces this "delightful", "quaint" Nob Hill boutique B&B – from the "old-fashioned Otis lift" to the "comfortable" rooms featuring "cozy" fireplaces."
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"The 26-room, mid-range White Swan Inn in San Francisco’s Nob Hill district offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere, with rooms featuring fireplaces and ample sitting areas." Full review
"Flamboyant Nob Hill sleep for Anglophiles, with just 26 rooms and a daily wine hour." Full review