This mid-range boutique hotel, located just across the street from the Chinatown gates, has plenty of personality and freebies (a free wine hour and free freshly baked afternoon cookies, to name a few). The lobby is bright and funky and rooms have quirky, charming decor, but they're on the small side, some can get serious street noise, and there are window air conditioners rather than central air. All in all, it's a fun, excellent choice for the price, though it's worth comparing rates with the Hotel Rex, which also has a free wine hour, a pet-friendly policy, and boutique charm.
This mid-range boutique hotel, located just across the street from the Chinatown gates, has plenty of personality and freebies (a free wine hour and free freshly baked afternoon cookies, to name a few). The lobby is bright and funky and rooms have quirky, charming decor, but they're on the small side, some can get serious street noise, and there are window air conditioners rather than central air. All in all, it's a fun, excellent choice for the price, though it's worth comparing rates with the Hotel Rex, which also has a free wine hour, a pet-friendly policy, and boutique charm.
With stunning architectural design and 552 rooms on just eight floors, this upscale landmark hotel built in 1875 is aptly named. It is located near Union Square’s luxury shopping and beside a BART station, and striking features include Maxfield Parrish’s Pied Piper painting in the bar, a gold atrium ceiling in the restaurant, and glass-roofed indoor pool. Ornate designs make for a unique business setting with a business center, 24-hour gym, and market. Elegant rooms feature antique touches, stylish mid-century furnishings, and tall ceilings; some suites have parlors with fireplaces. Breakfast, valet parking, and Wi-Fi cost extra. The nearby W San Francisco has a Bliss spa and hipper atmosphere, but no pool.
With stunning architectural design and 552 rooms on just eight floors, this upscale landmark hotel built in 1875 is aptly named. It is located near Union Square’s luxury shopping and beside a BART station, and striking features include Maxfield Parrish’s Pied Piper painting in the bar, a gold atrium ceiling in the restaurant, and glass-roofed indoor pool. Ornate designs make for a unique business setting with a business center, 24-hour gym, and market. Elegant rooms feature antique touches, stylish mid-century furnishings, and tall ceilings; some suites have parlors with fireplaces. Breakfast, valet parking, and Wi-Fi cost extra. The nearby W San Francisco has a Bliss spa and hipper atmosphere, but no pool.
The 64-room San Remo Hotel’s old-world charm transports travelers to a bygone era at budget prices. Located in North Beach, within walking distance of Fisherman's Wharf, San Remo offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property and a computer station with printer for guests' use. Rooms have lovely antique furnishings (no TVs or phones, though), but they're small, and bathrooms are shared (some rooms have sinks). The penthouse suite is larger, and has a TV, DVD player, mini-fridge, bathtub, and lovely rooftop patio. The hotel also houses Fior d'Italia, one of the country's oldest Italian restaurants. While charming, the San Remo's Victorian style -- with shared bathrooms, narrow hallways, and no elevator or air-conditioning -- is not for everyone, and guests might want to check out The Mosser, near the Moscone Convention Center, as an alternative budget choice, although its rates are slightly higher.
The 64-room San Remo Hotel’s old-world charm transports travelers to a bygone era at budget prices. Located in North Beach, within walking distance of Fisherman's Wharf, San Remo offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property and a computer station with printer for guests' use. Rooms have lovely antique furnishings (no TVs or phones, though), but they're small, and bathrooms are shared (some rooms have sinks). The penthouse suite is larger, and has a TV, DVD player, mini-fridge, bathtub, and lovely rooftop patio. The hotel also houses Fior d'Italia, one of the country's oldest Italian restaurants. While charming, the San Remo's Victorian style -- with shared bathrooms, narrow hallways, and no elevator or air-conditioning -- is not for everyone, and guests might want to check out The Mosser, near the Moscone Convention Center, as an alternative budget choice, although its rates are slightly higher.
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.