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1 Hotel San Francisco vs Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel and Hotel Nikko San Francisco are both praised by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel scores significantly better than Hotel Nikko San Francisco. Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel is ranked #2 in San Francisco with accolades from 20 publications including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Concierge.

1 Hotel San Francisco
1 Hotel San Francisco
9 / 10
8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
From $219 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"Steps from the Ferry Building, this luxury boutique hotel boasts 199 elegant contemporary rooms."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"It's right on the waterfront set along the revitalized Embarcadero. It's urbane and chic with a definitive tranquility."
Frommer's Frommer's
"In addition to its prime location... Hotel Vitale looks pretty darn chic... Excellent service from the well-trained staff." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The Vitale promotes California-style serenity with free daily yoga classes—often held in the penthouse studio—and private soaking tubs in the spa's rooftop garden."
Fodor's Fodor's
""Luxury, naturally," the theme of this eight-story terraced bay-front hotel, is apparent in every thoughtful detail." Full review
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Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
8 / 10
222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
From $200 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Cultures collide with chic results at this East-meets-West Coast hotel."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The vast surfaces of gray-flecked white marble that dominate the neoclassical lobby of this hotel have the starkness of an airport." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Clean, affordable and quiet, the Hotel Nikko seems more like a boutique hotel than the mid-size chain it is." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The hotel’s excellent fitness center, with its glass-enclosed swimming pool and full range of exercise equipment, is among the best in the city."
Time Out Time Out
"Part of the Japan Airlines hotel chain, the 25-storey Nikko is incredibly popular with Japanese visitors but welcoming to all." Full review
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