Hotel Del SolvsSan Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. On balance, San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf ranks marginally higher than Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre hotel. San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf ranks #35 in San Francisco with approval from 8 sources such as Lonely Planet, Gayot and Oyster.
Hotel Del Sol
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3100 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Pool
 
 "One of the best places for budget cool in the city." 
 "This beach-themed, three-story 1950s motor lodge's proximity to Funston Playground, the Walt Disney Family Museum, the Presidio, Crissy Field, and Chestnut Street... make this place kid-friendly." Full review
 "Renovated in 2006, this 1950’s motor lodge is now a vibrant boutique hotel painted in festive shades of yellow, orange, and blue." Full review
 "Celebrating California’s culture, this boutique hotel features a playful design with palm trees, hammocks, mosaics, and a pool." 
 "While Joie de Vivre took a subtle approach at the Laurel Inn, it gave this 1950s motel a splashy tropical palette." Full review
 "Once a 1950s-style motor lodge, this boutique hotel has been updated for contemporary family travel." 
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 "The 57-room Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, is a retro motor lodge in the Marina District." Full review
 "Retro motor lodge turned hip motel in the Marina District, with cozy rooms, a pool and kid-friendly amenities." Full review
6.0
 "A reinvented 1950s motor lodge in the Marina District teases with its brightly coloured artwork and design." Full review
 "The spiffy, kid-friendly Marina District Hotel del Sol is a riot of color, with tropical-themed decor." Full review
San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf
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1250 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 Star
 "Housed in a historic former Civil War barracks perched above the bay, and set between the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf, this is a choice option for outdoorsy travellers." 
 "After years of dust, the hotel has finally completed a slew of enhancements, making this property a good choice for families and business travelers wanting to be on the fringes of Fisherman's Wharf." 
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Splurge on a wharf-facing room on floors three and above for a quieter night's sleep.
 "Poised precisely between Fisherman’s Wharf and North Beach, the Marriott offers above-average accommodation in a central location." 
 "This hotel may lack the colorful local flavor and epicenter location of the superior Argonaut, but it is a dependable bet that easily bests the Holiday Inn." Full review
 "This understated beige-stucco hotel is one of the largest in the Fisherman's Wharf area." 
4.0
 ""Take advantage" of being "right on Fisherman's Wharf" at this "well-maintained" Marriott, which is "fun" for a "weekend getaway"."