Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont HotelvsHotel Vertigo
Both Hotel Vertigo and Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Vertigo. Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 95 with positive reviews from 7 reviews including Michelin Guide, Rough Guide and Forbes Travel Guide.
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
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41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
From $215/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 
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 "Built in 1915, the Claremont is the lap of luxury among Berkeley hotels." 
 "This stunning hotel is poised at the foot of Berkeley Hills, overlooking much of East Bay and San Francisco." 
 "Located just 2 miles south of the University of California at Berkeley campus, this is Northern California's most historic resort, an iconic, sprawling Tudor castle of a building dating from 1915." Full review
 Recommended
 "This Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star resort situated just outside of San Francisco offers everything from aquatic activities to tennis to wine tasting on its expansive grounds." Full review
 "A great fit for Fairmont, this is a heady icon drenched in local lore." Full review
 "This East Bay bastion of luxury offers boutique service, resort amenities and a rich sense of history." 
 1 Star
 "It is impossible to avoid falling in love with the Claremont. This Bay Area darling is filled with legend and romance." Full review
 "The perfect base to experience historic Berkeley." Full review
 "The aquatics offerings at the Claremont include heated recreational and lap pools and an outdoor whirlpool to relax in." Full review
 "Straddling the Oakland–Berkeley border, this amenities-rich resort beckons like a gleaming white castle in the hills." Full review
Hotel Vertigo
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940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
From $153/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Smoking Rooms
 - Fitness Center
 - Multilingual
 
 Star
 "This swanky spot boasts a mix of classic French style and modern urban sophistication. Top value for uniquely fun accommodation." 
 "Scenes in Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller Vertigo were shot in this ornate hotel... and designer Thomas Schoos has reworked the hotel's interiors to pay tribute to the film." Full review
 "Designed by Thomas Schoos, the rooms are also furnished with tilted horse head lamps, bright orange wingback chairs, and white leather headboards." Full review
 "This hotel has undergone a wonderful renovation with plush and comfortable rooms that are elegant and whimsical yet contemporary." 
 "Part of the Personality Hotels mini chain, this striking property was undergoing a transformation at the time of writing." Full review
 "The location is out of the tourist traffic but close enough for a comfortable walk to the cable car, and public transportation is available in this neighborhood." Full review
 "Formerly the York Hotel, this property is ideally situated in Nob Hill near shops and restaurants." 
 "It's a 10-minute walk to get anywhere, but you get more bang for your buck than right at Union Square – and bragging rights to a bit of movie history." Full review
 "Whimsical Hitchcock-inspired boutique property in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood." Full review
 "Hitchcock buffs might recognize this small, mid-range hotel from his movie Vertigo...the hotel embraces its cinematic history, with both rooms and lobby featuring mid-century furnishings" Full review