Near California Cable Car Line and other San Francisco, CA Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

I stayed here for 2 nights upon the recommendation of my friend who works in Hilton Garden Inn. It really has great views of the city (24th Floor) and the cable car that goes up California St.

Right outside the hotel, I took the bus or what they call the MUNI going to Palace of Fine Arts and Fisherman's Wharf (all under 10 minutes of travel). The Fisherman's Whart can also be reached using the cable car as the hotel is right around the turnaround. Just ask for a vicinity map from the concierge.


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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Address: (at lower Nob Hill)

Although this hotel is conveniently located being right at the midst of Chinatown, the room is terribly small. The staff is friendly. They have a small business center where you can purchase your internet card and use their PCs.

As with all hotels near Chinatown, you can purchase knick-nacks or souvenir items in nearby stores at a lower price.


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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Address: 465 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108

Another Joie de Vivre hotel (joy of living) lived up to its reputation. It's my first time to stay in a JDV hotel and I will not hesitate to do it again. It's a quaint but a comfortable experience!

Kabuki hotel is in Japan town and boasts of Chinese, Korean and of course Japanese restaurants and malls nearby. Next door is the Peace Pagoda.

Bus lines going to Golden Gate and Union Square are both a short block away from the hotel.

The lobby has subdued lighting and ergonomic IKEA furniture that gave the rooms a minimalist appeal. Staff is friendly and helpful.

JDV at $120 without tax for 3 people is not bad because it normally goes for $160 (go and book it at travelocity and check out the best buy calendar).

Unique Qualities: It hosts a wine/sake reception every 5 pm and you can indulge in hot salt bath in the comfort of your room.

Another perfect gadget is the IPOD dock that allowed me to play my fave music right from my IPOD.

Hey, the bathroom is roomy too.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Address: 1625 Post Street
Directions: Japan town
Website: http://www.jdvhotels.com/kabuki/