The 65-room Hotel Bijou is a budget-friendly property with colorful and fun decor in San Francisco’s Tenderloin area, near Union Square. The hotel has old-time movie seats in a small theater, a casual buffet breakfast room, and two meeting rooms. Classic, no-frills rooms have flat-screen TVs and writing desks, and some have street views, which can make them noisy. Rooms lack safes, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. For moderately priced rooms with more perks, check rates at the nearby Hotel Abri.
The 65-room Hotel Bijou is a budget-friendly property with colorful and fun decor in San Francisco’s Tenderloin area, near Union Square. The hotel has old-time movie seats in a small theater, a casual buffet breakfast room, and two meeting rooms. Classic, no-frills rooms have flat-screen TVs and writing desks, and some have street views, which can make them noisy. Rooms lack safes, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. For moderately priced rooms with more perks, check rates at the nearby Hotel Abri.
Billed as San Francisco's oldest continually operating hotel, the 58-room Hotel Majestic was built in 1902 and survived the famous earthquake of 1906. Situated in a five-floor white Edwardian building in a Victorian residential neighborhood in Japantown, this upper-middle-range property features lavish interiors with antiques, antiquarian books, chandeliers, fireplaces. Guest rooms include four-poster, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms, though, do not have air-conditioning. The hotel is far from major tourist sights and doesn't have a pool, sauna, or fitness center, but it exudes a gracious, romantic ambience, and is a good choice for travelers in search of vintage character.
Billed as San Francisco's oldest continually operating hotel, the 58-room Hotel Majestic was built in 1902 and survived the famous earthquake of 1906. Situated in a five-floor white Edwardian building in a Victorian residential neighborhood in Japantown, this upper-middle-range property features lavish interiors with antiques, antiquarian books, chandeliers, fireplaces. Guest rooms include four-poster, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms, though, do not have air-conditioning. The hotel is far from major tourist sights and doesn't have a pool, sauna, or fitness center, but it exudes a gracious, romantic ambience, and is a good choice for travelers in search of vintage character.
Old Town Inn is a motel-like, Spanish-style budget property that's been run by the same family for three generations, since the 1940s. Its most obvious drawback is its unattractive industrial surroundings and highway setting -- however Old Town San Diego and its Transit Center are just 10 minutes away on foot. Rooms are unremarkable, but the inn has a few perks: notably free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking plus a DVD library. There's also a swimming pool.
Old Town Inn is a motel-like, Spanish-style budget property that's been run by the same family for three generations, since the 1940s. Its most obvious drawback is its unattractive industrial surroundings and highway setting -- however Old Town San Diego and its Transit Center are just 10 minutes away on foot. Rooms are unremarkable, but the inn has a few perks: notably free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking plus a DVD library. There's also a swimming pool.
A budget property in an upscale area, the Park Hotel is clean and well located near Union Square. It’s an option for guests looking for the basics — a bed and shower — and who don't mind shared bathrooms, in a prime location, though it might be too spartan for some. It’s worth comparing rates with The Mosser, another two-pearl property with slightly more style just south of Market Street.
A budget property in an upscale area, the Park Hotel is clean and well located near Union Square. It’s an option for guests looking for the basics — a bed and shower — and who don't mind shared bathrooms, in a prime location, though it might be too spartan for some. It’s worth comparing rates with The Mosser, another two-pearl property with slightly more style just south of Market Street.
The Willows is an upscale bed-and-breakfast property in a Mediterranean-style villa built in 1925 that's full of romantic atmosphere. Once a private home that hosted the likes of Albert Einstein and Clark Gable, this eight-room inn feels discrete and serene despite being a five-minute walk from the heart of Palm Springs. Rooms are individually decorated in classic style with antique furnishings, and some have fireplaces and/or private patios. Features include an outdoor pool and hot tub, free three-course hot breakfast, and free evening wine and appetizers. While its location and historic charm are hard to match, rates tend to be higher than other upscale properties in Palm Springs. Travelers could also consider The Colony Palms Hotel, which offers Moroccan-inspired decor and more property features, like a spa and fitness center, but doesn't feel quite as sophisticated.
The Willows is an upscale bed-and-breakfast property in a Mediterranean-style villa built in 1925 that's full of romantic atmosphere. Once a private home that hosted the likes of Albert Einstein and Clark Gable, this eight-room inn feels discrete and serene despite being a five-minute walk from the heart of Palm Springs. Rooms are individually decorated in classic style with antique furnishings, and some have fireplaces and/or private patios. Features include an outdoor pool and hot tub, free three-course hot breakfast, and free evening wine and appetizers. While its location and historic charm are hard to match, rates tend to be higher than other upscale properties in Palm Springs. Travelers could also consider The Colony Palms Hotel, which offers Moroccan-inspired decor and more property features, like a spa and fitness center, but doesn't feel quite as sophisticated.
Modeled after a classic Mediterranean estate, the Villa Royale Inn is a boutique upper-middle-range property that is rich in old Hollywood history. Its three acres of tranquil grounds include two pools, a hot tub, and a quaint footbridge spanning a small bubbling stream. The villa-style rooms are large and filled with antiques, though they might not suit all tastes. The restaurant gets mixed reviews, but the hot breakfast is cooked to order and included in the room rate. The serene atmosphere and beautiful grounds attract leisure travelers who enjoy a European patina and quiet reflective strolls, though guests might want to compare rates at the nearby Desert Riviera Hotel.
Modeled after a classic Mediterranean estate, the Villa Royale Inn is a boutique upper-middle-range property that is rich in old Hollywood history. Its three acres of tranquil grounds include two pools, a hot tub, and a quaint footbridge spanning a small bubbling stream. The villa-style rooms are large and filled with antiques, though they might not suit all tastes. The restaurant gets mixed reviews, but the hot breakfast is cooked to order and included in the room rate. The serene atmosphere and beautiful grounds attract leisure travelers who enjoy a European patina and quiet reflective strolls, though guests might want to compare rates at the nearby Desert Riviera Hotel.