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1 Hotel San Francisco vs The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Both hotels are praised by professionals. Overall, Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel is preferred by most writers compared to The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel comes in at 94 with approval from 20 sources like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.

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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The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
9 / 10
600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA
From $349 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Restored with European charm, your home-away-from-home here comes with a featherbed and down comforter, a cozy robe and soft slippers, and a marble bath with a rain showerhead."
Concierge Concierge
"Inside an iconic, 100-year-old columned Nob Hill landmark, the Ritz-Carlton is San Francisco's most formal luxury hotel."
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Because of the building's historic status, hotel designers weren't allowed to make major structural alterations when the hotel opened in 1991, so each room is different in size and shape: Plan to spend time with the reservationist to choose the right one for you.
Fodor's Fodor's
"A stunning tribute to beauty and attentive, professional service." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Expensive hotels usually look it, but the Ritz-Carlton is off the charts. With its palatial, white-columned demeanor, it more closely resembles a city hall or a Greco-Roman monument." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Everything you'd expect from a Ritz... all in the ritziest of San Francisco neighborhoods." Full review
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