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1 Hotel San Francisco vs Kimpton Hotel Enso

Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel and Kimpton Buchanan are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Kimpton Buchanan. Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel comes in at 94 with recommendations from 20 publications like Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Oyster.

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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Kimpton Hotel Enso
Kimpton Hotel Enso
8 / 10
1800 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
From $167 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Hotel Tomo is a youthful, anime-themed place decked out in neon-bright colours."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A complete Japanese experience in the heart of Japantown."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The blond minimalist room furniture and fat-boy beanbags make it feel a bit like a college dorm, but it's great fun for families and anime nuts – if not high-heeled sophisticates."
Gayot Gayot
"The Asian-influenced Buchanan celebrates San Francisco’s more eclectic side."
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(Just hop on one of the hotel’s customized PUBLIC bikes to avoid driving hassles and get around town in an earth-friendly way.
Frommer's Frommer's
"Where else would you expect to find an anime-themed hotel but in the heart of Japantown?" Full review
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