A Cinephile's Dream! and other San Francisco, CA Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

This adorable boutique hotel is decorated in bright, vibrant colors. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was wonderful (giant muffins and delicious coffee, served with the TV showing--what else?--the Breakfast Club).

Each room is named after a movie set in San Francisco--but unfortunately, there are some duds. We stayed in "The Net". Still, it was a great room--on a corner that looked over beautiful buildings. Lots of windows and a lovely breeze.

I was thrilled that everyone else staying in the hotel seemed to be European. There wasn't a touristy feeling at all.

Unique Qualities: Like I said, it's great for people who love movies. They have deals that involve movie passes and they screen San Francisco-set movies every night in their "Petite Theatre Bijou".

We had an amazing deal while we were there: $129/night with the third night free. Wow! So check their website for deals!!

Remember--it's only 2 blocks from Union Square. GREAT location.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: 415-771-1200
Address: 111 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Directions: 1 1/2 blocks from the Powell Street Cable Car terminus (and adjacent BART station).
Website: www.joiedevivre.com
Other Contact: 800-771-1022 - reservations

This hotel is trying to cater to people like me but seemed to have been designed either by nerds who don't understand what truly cool is, or middle-aged people who also don't understand coolness.

Anyway, it was fine, they just tried to hard to be cool.

Unique Qualities: It's just the hippest place ever...or so it thinks. It's kind of so over-the-top in it's love of itself that you have to giggle.

Nice pool, though. The room was cozy (read: tiny) but had views of some bridge (not Golden Gate).

Best toiletries and bed I've ever had in a hotel, I say with all honesty. And I plan to someday buy one of the robes (when I save up 100 bucks for it).

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Address: 181 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103