1 Hotel San FranciscovsSan Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel scores significantly higher than San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf. Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel comes in at #2 in San Francisco with approval from 20 reviewers such as Time Out, Jetsetter and goop.
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8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
From $219/night
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 "Steps from the Ferry Building, this luxury boutique hotel boasts 199 elegant contemporary rooms." 
 "It's right on the waterfront set along the revitalized Embarcadero. It's urbane and chic with a definitive tranquility." 
 "In addition to its prime location... Hotel Vitale looks pretty darn chic... Excellent service from the well-trained staff." Full review
 "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." 
 ""Luxury, naturally," the theme of this eight-story terraced bay-front hotel, is apparent in every thoughtful detail." Full review
 "Zen palace of reclaimed wood, with water views and a rooftop spa, a buzzy bar and market-fresh Italian fare." Full review
 "Location, location, location… the 199-room Vitale has it in spades." Full review
 "Situated along the Embarcadero, it has all the advantages of a destination resort, in the heart of the city." 
 "This stylish Joie de Vivre hotel may boast 200 quarters, but its excellent service and well-designed guest rooms and public areas create a boutique sensibility.
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 "This 199-room, Joie de Vivre property brings classy, boutique style to the Embarcadero --- an area infamous for its big, less-than-personal hotels." 
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1250 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
From $119/night
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 "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." 
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 ""Take advantage" of being "right on Fisherman's Wharf" at this "well-maintained" Marriott, which is "fun" for a "weekend getaway"."