Map

1 Hotel San Francisco vs W San Francisco

Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel is the choice of most writers compared to W San Francisco. Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel comes in at #2 in San Francisco with approval from 20 publications such as The Telegraph, Rough 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
show all amenities
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
Show All Reviews
W San Francisco
W San Francisco
8 / 10
181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA
From $122 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
show all amenities
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"South of Market highrise outpost of the pricey hotel chain that thinks it’s a nightclub."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The 'W' doesn't really stand for wonderful, witty, or wow, but all perfectly sum up the style of this corporateloving hotel."
Frommer's Frommer's
"As modern and hip as its fashionable clientele, this 31-story property suits its neighbors, which include the Museum of Modern Art, the Moscone Center, and the Metreon entertainment center." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The San Francisco outpost of the W hotel chain is popular with conventioneers for its proximity to the nearby Moscone Center... But the hotel is comfortable as well as trendy."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The epitome of cool urban chic... this swanky 31-story Starwood hotel owes some of its cachet to a prime location next door to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art." Full review
i
Fragrances waft throughout the hotel and guest rooms, so sensitive noses should call ahead to request special preparations.
Show All Reviews