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The Hotel Vitale, in San Francisco, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury hotel. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard" and "great". Guests can enjoy yoga and other local activities. The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Boutique Hotels) and seasoned travelers, who rate it 5 stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jardiniere , Masa's , and Ritz-Carlton Terrace . Also nearby: North Beach , San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park , and Bulo Women . Other local places to consider are Hotel Monaco San Francisco and Prescott Hotel.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely on my list of the best hotels in San Francisco. Small and swanky, great food (shocking for a hotel!), and helpful staff. The rooms are beautiful and many have fantastic views. The location...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THEY ALLOW DOGS.....So i've stayed at other Joie Di Vivre hotels and I must say Hotel Vitale has got to be one of the nicer ones. Besides the fact that it's in a great location on the Embarcadero,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a frequent traveler: single, male, adult. I would give Hotel Vitale 5 stars on any stay/any day....hopefully others will agree and hopefully Vitale will continue to shine.With this particular...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this hotel. Its the only place I stay now in SF. I had a bit of a rocky start with the Joie de Vivre Hospitality group but I'm glad I didn't give up on them. A friend pointed me toward their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never stayed at the Hotel Vitale but have visited the very popular Americano (a hip & happenin' happy hour spot; though I don't think they have any happy hour specials...?) and their gorgeous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here for the San Francisco Marathon and I could not have asked for a better location. We were able to see the Starting Line from the hotel lobby! So exciting!The workers were very friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in the bay area for more than 5 years now, and within that time span I've traveled all over the world for business and pleasure. Last weekend, one of my best friends was visiting SF. She...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love SF and I love this hotel. Next to the St. Regis, it is probably my favorite in the city located on the Embarcadero across from the Ferry Building. You can catch MUNI outside & ride it to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the massage! I booked their side-by-side 50min massage. The masseuse was very skilled. She used a combination of swedish, thai, and deep tissue on me. The whole experience was great. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a very nice stay at the Hotel Vitale on a recent trip to SF. It's in a wonderful location right across from the Ferry Building, which means a very quick walk to the Farmer's Market on Tuesdays and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I stayed at Hotel Vitale for our wedding weekend. Our room was by far the nicest room I have ever stayed in- a wonderful soaking tub with views of the bay, an extremely comfy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can't find a better location and atmosphere in San Francisco than Hotel Vitale. I've stayed at a number of hotels in the city and I try to avoid the tourist hotspots like Union Square or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review only pretains to my hotel stay on New Years Eve, which I attended for the end of 2008/start of 2009.In case you haven't seen the pictures or visited in person, Hotel Vitale is extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first trip to San Francisco was made even better by staying at the Hotel Vitale. My friend, who lives in SF, recommended the hotel, and after finding a great weekend deal on their Website, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends and I had some drinks here on a sunday evening. The outside sitting area is amazingly fun and our waitress was super nice.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed here for the Kaboom fireworks show weekend - no, we weren't attending the concert. We live on the peninsula and stayed one night. We had our two year old with us and planned to stay in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very nice hotel with excellent, courteous, and helpful staff. The room is appointed perfectly, the bed very comfortable, and the location is also excellent, in the Embarcadero area and close to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed the night here before running the Bay to Breakers race. It was so convenient because of its proximity to the start line. This place is so sheik, stylish, and contemporary. I loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Brother and his Girlfriend got me a GC here for a massage and bathing ritual for my birthday..... and now I must send them extra special thank you notes. The experience was amazing. As I never...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a massage here this past Saturday for the first time with Dehlia and she was fabulous! I asked her to work more on my back and I came out of there feeling like a new person. She was extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is no surprise to read that many Bay Area reviewers stay at the Vitale for a weekend of rest and relaxation. Not only does this hotel provide peace and comfort for the tired and weary SF natives,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought it was time to update. I sometimes come here when I just need to unwind and get away in the city. The staff is lovely and the location is still convenient for me to get to where I need to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to treat myself to a stay at Hotel Vitale for my birthday, since friends were taking me to dinner at Boulevard and I'd been wanting to stay there since I first heard about it.Things got off...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, this one loses major points for having an ambiance somewhere between a small Ikea and a doctor's office. There is no locker room. Seriously. You have change in your room, hang your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Stress Buster facial here which normally costs $105 for 50 minutes. I would've never thought about coming here if it weren't for the 50% off deal I had through a friend. Their regular...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Do not use the valet if you drive a fast car. The hotel itself is very nice, but the valet staff is not very smart. A few years ago I left them my Corvette Z06 and settled into my room which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The streets of SF on a Saturday night was crazy packed which made valet a little difficult, plus the fact that it was Valentine's day. We pulled over and stopped behind several cars that were empty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I received a side-by-side Sedwish oil massage gift card from my best friend as a v-day gift. I wish I had the deep tissue massage instead. The service was excellent, but the environment was not so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend booked Hotel Vitale with a small comment: "It's Valentine's Day, guys. Take care of us." We'd stayed there before in a basic room, and this time we wanted one with a tub.A few days later,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's always something indulgent about staying at a hotel so close to home. And Hotel Vitale is definitely a place I wish I could call home. Everyone we encountered, from the doorman to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
whenever i can, i stay here. it's clean, the decor is amaing, they have 'fresh' products in the rooms. lavendar sprigs by the door, fantastic lighting.restaurant is pricey but fantastic, the bar is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here one random mid-week night while in SF for work. Rate was $269/night.I thought the rooms were quite nice. I would totally stay here again.My only complaint was I was dragging a large bag...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I stayed here and it is one of the best hotels we have ever been to!!!As we walked in we were greeted by the front desk with warm towels. They smelled amazing! We went up to our room...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Date & Time: Friday February 13, 2009 @ 7pmStars: 3.5Company: Michael & JackCrowd: 20-40 Something Professionals & Attractive Couples Ambiance: Urban OasisDecor: Contemporary & Zen. Comfortable,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five women and a pickle jar full of vodka. That's how we roll. When someone in our group turns 40, we pull out all the stops. Fortunately for the birthday girl, this time we decided to enjoy our jar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a very enjoyable stay at Hotel Vitale. The view overlooking the Bay Bridge and water is incredible. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I was very happy with the food at the Americano...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed at this great, posh hotel recently and loved it! Met some friends in SF for a night out. We prefer to stay at JDV hotels as we find them smaller, trendy and personable without all the snobby...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my best girlfriends celebrated her 30th birthday here this past weekend! We had such a great time. We had drinks/dinner at Americano and then proceeded to party at the huge suite she rented...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is a hotel!!! The location, the views, the service, even the Mini Bar! Beautiful rooms, fantastic bar, they even have yoga classes here! Best of all....they are pet friendly. When i first...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I don't like the scene at Americano I really like Hotel Vitale - - - keeping in mind that I have never stayed here.Lately my dad has been staying here when he comes out and it has been...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hip hotel in a very convenient location and terrific place to grab drinks with coworkers and friends. And they have this outdoor area that is perfect for renting out for special events. Bottom line:...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed at the Hotel Vitale on our wedding night in September 2006. We splurged a bit for this one so we would consider it as our honeymoon getaway. Great location and the hotel even has a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Election night partaaaay in Hotel Vitale!! *Woo woo*!My work purchased a suite with a flat screen TV, wireless, and unlimited booze to celebrate the culmination of a hectic campaign season. Hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An absolutely terrific hotel in a great location with a friendly, professional staff, good rooms, good not spectacular beds and not-so-great free wifi. Overall, my first stay here was great and I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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They have bathtubs on the roof that are available for soaking in after a long day of sightseeing... so nice. The whole place is very Zen. I was there the first weekend they were open and have been back, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
just beautiful!!! the waterfront circular suite is perfect for anniversary or a night away from the kids !!! i love this hotel's spa and plan on taking full advantage of the outdoor soaking tub again...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, there are only a select few Hotels that can actually justify their daily room rates. Hotel Vitale is a member of this elite group. This hotel is trendy, without being gaudy, and offers...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a "city view" room for around $360, I think. I probably should have paid the extra $80 for the deluxe "bay view" room. The bar, "Americano," is an entertaining scene - a complete meat market -...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the pleasure of planning 2 events at this hotel and the staff outdid themselves this time. If you're an event planner you want to work with Ramone. He's effing awesome.The food is very good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends from Hawaii were in town recently and I met up with one of them here to jointly commiserate on failed love and how fucked up that is.WooHoo! Jill S. writes yet ANOTHER cheerful review!Pipe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great centrally located hotel, friendly and helpful staff, clean, good amenities like iPod docking station and free internet. Just a 3 minute walk to the Ferry Building where we found cool and exotic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually I read other people's reviews of the places I love but in this case, I don't care. Of all the hotels I have stayed at all over the world - and I am a first class hotel bitch snob - Hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was highly recommended so stayed here for a few days and at $350 a day rate, I wouldn't stay here again. LCD TV was so tiny, I actually went elsewhere to watch my football games on Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came to an event here and was so impressed by the space! Our event was staged out on the terraces over looking the most breathtaking view of the embarcadero, the bay and treasure island that I have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite hotel EVER!!! My fiance chose Hotel Vitale for our post-engagement weekend (we met for our first date at Americano downstairs) and booked the waterfront room on the 7th floor (8th floor...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place made me feel great! Amazing showers, comfortable beds, a great view of the waterfront and lots of good tunes ready by the cd player/i pod dock. We enjoyed the roof top baths surrounded by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We loved Vitale! This hotel was immaculate, tastefully decorated, and meticulously cleaned, our rooms were done twice a day. My boyfriend treated us to a romance package- when we entered the room...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While at night this place turns into a scenester's nightmare of Marina meets Downtown, in the morning it's a rock solid place for business breakfasts. Instant seating, mellow atmosphere, great food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my wedding here and it was amazing! Very classy place without being over the top. We had the ceremony on the 7th floor balcony and cocktails on the 8th floor balcony. They have packages where...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How I have yet to review my favorite SF hotel is beyond me. I'm shocked that some people have had such horrible experiences at this property as the staff has never been anything less than amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here for one Friday night stay...great hotel! Wonderful service, great location, comfortable and CLEAN room! The people that work here and for the other Joy D Vie hotels I've been to are very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite hotels before I actually moved here. the rooms are comfortable, although they can be a bit loud if you are over Americano (hotel restaurant and bar). the gym is really tiny, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what to add other than this: I travel to SF a lot for business and tend to try out different hotels each time.This place is by far the best. The location, the service, the access, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Great service, Comfortable Beds, Great Location and Love the Little details. Hotel is well thought out, service is great and you can not beat the location.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. I actually had a really good experience here. I love this hotel and in all honesty, I'd move in if they'd let me so I decided on a whim to make a spa appointment. I really enjoyed it and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a small and quaint hotel with an awesome view of the bay. I was here for an event that was held in the penthouse suite terrace. I was sitting on a bench enjoying the view of the bay from the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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We were treated to a day here during our visit to San Francisco. We received the couples massages and enjoyed a long relaxing massage. The setting is beautiful.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed at this hotel for 1 night. I was celebrating my graduation party in the city and my boyfriend and I decided to stay the night in the city since we didn't want to drive back home so late.The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ooooooooh. Okay, must organize thoughts.1) Nice room and a DREAMY bed.2) This is a big deal for me: the biggest, thickest towels I've EVER seen at a hotel. The bf, a world traveler, confirms....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Think "dwell home" and you're on the money. I discovered a whole new personal product line - "Fresh" products via this hotel. The owners have nailed the notion of the perfect stay. The management is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Outstanding setting, very peaceful, quite enjoyable. Intimate, small setting - just the right size for a quiet pleasant retreat. The staff does an exceptional job in catering to their clients. Wonderful...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's basically a very earthy looking minimalist modern upscale hotel. you get wet towels at check-in and if you valet your car, someone will give your name to the front desk. - it is more or less a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When we were still living in southern California, we had the opportunity to stay here during a business meeting. We found it to be on par with the W Hotels but maybe even slightly better. The hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the complimentary wifi, and business center with free printing. Rooms were beautiful and clean. Awesome bathtubs. Americano restaurant is such a treat, we ate their twice! iPod docking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service: First Class. Very polite and attentive staff. Concierge was awesome!Hotel: Clean, chic decor, our room had a king bed, views of the Bay bridge and Ferry Building. The bathroom had Aveda...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed there one time when it first opened, but here's why I'm writing.My daughter got a job there, she was so excited. Then the management/staff treated her so badly she almost had a nervous...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tacky as shit. That bar downstairs is about as close to hell as you can get. Not overpriced tho, the rooms are nice when your eyes are closed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Location is great, design sleek and they try to to be customer service oriented. I ran into more than one issue issue while staying here, and even though the staff was kind and tried to make things...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I booked a room at the Vitale after reading the reviews on yelp and looking at the Vitales website. It was the great looking design that won me over.So many reviews have already expressed the great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a regular business travel and have stayed at a number of hotels in San Francisco (the Nikko, Palace, Westin St Francis and many further S. in the valley). My wife and I stayed at the Vitale for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
dooope. a monster was born when i stayed at the morgan in ireland (http://www.designhotels.com/hotels/europe/ireland/dublin/the_morgan_dublin_ireland). staying in a design hotel was so cool that now,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great, great "boutique" (God I hate the word) hotel.Outstanding location literally across the street from the Ferry Building. Terrific attention to detail. The food at Americano, its restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed at Vitale on our wedding night because it was close to our reception location. It's super expensive, but it's a great location. The panoramic suite is gorgeous, but was over our budget....
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Spent New Year's here because the New Year's party was cheap ($40) and it was fun because we had a great view of the Bay Bridge and saw the fireworks from a clear tent pitched outside which was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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My wife came into the City over the Thanksgiving weeked for a "date night." We chose Hotel Vitale after reading about it on Citysearch and were not disappointed. The service was great and we were upgraded to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never even heard about this hotel until my company hosted a party here and I must say I loved it!!! It's perfect for parties!!! Situated right across from the ferry building and adjacent from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not love the Vitale? Here are my high points, with almost zero lows:* Gorgeous lobby with excellent natural sunlight pouring throughout the room - beautiful, well designed rooms* FRESH...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hotel Vitale gets high marks on alot of levels. The Americano Restaurant serves very good food, I like to go there on a special date. The outdoor bar is lovely with the bambbo trees and cool but low...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great location and hip little spot. Stayed first for work, then for fun. I loved being able to walk everywhere and especially enjoyed being so close to the Embarcadero where I could get my run in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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Hotel Vitale is a great place to say. Maybe they have one employee who is rude? Which hotel doesn't? I read what the author said, "emotional violence", what a ninny, grow up, and have a whiskey. As for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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I am so glad I found out about the incident whereupon the prejudiced Hotel Manager ignorantly demanded that N'gugi wa Thiong'o leave the premises of this Hotel. This blatant display of racism is despicable and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The hotel and staff are great. They even take dogs! Definitely splurge and get one of the rooms with a bridge view. The only downside is the restaurant. I personally found the menu boring and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
gooood!
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They use FRESH products for their amenities set. Very good product. The Restaurant Americano is great! The hotel has an urban upscale feel to it, without being pretentious. I had the City View room...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We spent our July 4th at the Hotel Vitale. The hotel staffs were so friendly, I reserved the water front view room but it's on the lower floor. I ask the front desk person to switch up to the top...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will make this simple.Coolest place to stay in the City.Best location in the City.Great bar program in the Americano.Can't beat being next to Boulevard and the Ferry Plaza.Farmers Market on Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure is a 61st review is necessary or if there's anything new left to say but I've decided to start a list of "Places I've Loved Spending the Night" and Hotel Vitale tops the list. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a SF resident for 2 years but a perpetual tourist at heart, there's nowhere else I would spend a night on the firm's dime (or my dime too). It's flawlessly clean and the hotel is pretty small,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For Christmas, my girlfriend gave me (us) an Instructional Massage Class for Couples. So after several months of not having a spare moment, we finally decided to check this joint out.The spa is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently came to SF for a job interview and the company put me up in this hotel. It has a very nice boutique hotel feel to it and the attention to detail is fantastic. The staff are both nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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We did the couples instruction followed by side-by-side massages. Very good all around. Marty was exceptional and my spouse said it was one of the best massages he has ever had...we have masssages about 1X per...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a sublime massage experience there yesterday. I chose the Crown on Down, which basically works on your chakra - gotta get the chi rock and rolling now that summer is coming! It began with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this hotel has the most amazing beds. If you want to get a great night's sleep, this is the place. The rooms are modern and up to date. The pillows are the best. Room service is also great. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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Just so you know, on Nov. 10 2006 NYU literature professor and author N'gugi wa Thiong'o was staying at this hotel while on tour promoting his new Random House novel when a hotel staffer ordered him to leave...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had a mini vacation in SF as an early start to the weekend. It was a great break but the hotel was a bit disappointing. The complaints are minor but for the price, I won't be returning. It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We booked a couples massage at Spa Vitale for a little anniversary pampering. We had a nice view of the embarcadero/bay bridge on a sunny day. It is indeed too bad they don't have any amenities, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if i ever ever need to stay in sf and need a hotel, hotel vitale is ALWAYS getting my business. why you ask? well, let me tell you a little tale.it all starts with a lovely lady getting engaged to a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I can't find the time to book my favorite masseuse in the East Bay, I go to my alternate spot - Spa Vitale. The space is small but I think it gives it a more personal touch. Who wants to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hotel Vitale! One of my favorites in the city. Both the bar and the rooms are awesome. I love everything about the interior design. Very chic without trying too hard. We were upgraded to a suite (cuz...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with Catherine R, the outdoor-rooftop-bamboo-forest bath amidst the concrete jungle of office buildings made this definitely worthwhile. Then super deep tubs allowed water to spill...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my 500th review.... may I present to you.... drum roll please.The Hotel Vitale. Very nice digs... perfect location.Definitely five stars. My husband and I ventured to the city for a friend's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place to stay!!! The staff was excellent and always attentive... My fiance and I stayed on the 8th floor facing the bay bridge and the view was amazing... And the room was cute I LOVED...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it is tiny and a little home officey, but theres just something really awesome about being downtown amidst a bamboo forest naked in the daytime. I wasnt terribly concerned about anyone seeing me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice attention to detail and service. The next day's weather report is waiting for you on your pillow upon return as well as some interesting music softly playing on the cd player and a hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not cheap, but worth the price. Pamper yourself and get a higher level room with a view. I got the cheap(er) room during one visit and was trapped with a frosted window with no view. It was an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I just finished a wonderful dim sum at Yank Sing when we decided to walk over and check out the new Ferry Building. On our way there- we saw this hotel- and we were just amazed because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love. love. love.Nice without the snobbery. Posh without the tacky. I loved this place. I find the most telling part of any high end hotel to be the contents of the minibar and the "security" with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hotel Vitale is a perfect choice for a traveler who wants to be treated like a person, remembered and cared for at every point in your day as a guest in the hotel. I stayed for three nights in January...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine a suite with a huge balcony overlooking the Embarcadero, with the Bay Bridge to your right and the G.G. Bridge to your left...imagine a picture perfect day...and out on the balcony is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved staying in this hotel. We had a small wedding in SF , and stayed here with our families, so booked a total of 5 rooms. The service was great, the rooms were very comfortable, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh my god!! the beds here are the friggin' best. specially made mattresses that are soft, but not too soft. they must iron the sheets because they are soooo crisp and perfect. i love the modern...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you get upgraded to one of the best suites, you can't help but fall in love w/this place. We booked a regular room on the Web, but probably due to the cold weather/low touristy season(Jan 05),...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The place is absolutely gorgeous on the outside and inside and has a great view of the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island. The staff there-- not so wonderful. To make a long story short, my party and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My "city-view" room on the second floor meant that I was staring directly at the roof of Boulevard. What is with that creepy chef statue anyway? I don't get it. The hotel is designed to be very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Extra points for the conservation notes everywhere (sheets/towels), but serious minus points for the sound proofing -- hearing my neighbour's TV and the coathangers rattling in their wardrobe at 6am...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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I will start off by telling you that I stayed in one of their suites. I found that the room was beautifully lit and decorated with simple furniture yet it was very stylish. The room had a spacious bathroom, a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect location, great entrance, hopping bar (almost too busy for its own good), and beautiful, serene rooms - many with fantastic bay views. Love the fact that they have Fresh brand toiletries and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We're celebrating Margaret's birthday by touring our own city. This is a nice little hotel on the watefront. The interiors are very Japanese men's club, reminding me of "Lost in Translation." Nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*** UPDATED! Scroll to the bottom to see the update 11/20/06 (much has been snipped due to yelp's length limits ***Professor Ngugi wa Thiong'o is one of the most celebrated Kenyan authors whose work...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The space is small, but that isn't so much of a problem for me because I don't really care if it's a Super Spa or not, I care if they have excellent services. Either way, the hotel should have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our friends had an anniversary party here. They stayed at hotel for the evening and rented one of the outdoor patio areas adjacent to their room. There are several patios staggered on different...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Some hotels are worth the price (Wynn Las Vegas)...others not (Hotel Vitale)...Where to start on this one?1) Supposedly iPod jacks in all the rooms (website says so)...well guess what...only in the...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
beautiful, modern, sleek interior with classy service from everyone that works there. the rooms are comfy, quiet and really clean. only thing is they're pricey. locals can get a cheaper rate during...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nondescript exterior belies a swanky boutique hotel inside. The halls are dimly lit and spotless, the rooms are calming neutral tones. It looks like a West Elm studio. Great touches like flat screen...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this hotel is just gorgeous on the inside. slick, stylish, sexy and oozing new-age cool. the rooms are roomy and minimalistic, clearly designed with some kind of feng shui in mind. high-quality...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this hotel! I had a friend visiting from out of town one month and recommended this one to him... he got the corner 1 bedroom I think on the 7th floor? (or was it 17th)? in any case, the corner...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Silk pillows, puffy beds, dried lavender lining the hallways. The outdoor patio-bar faces the water, bay bridge and the ferry building. I love this place...can't afford it but I got the gift of one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed here on a weekend trip right after it had opened. It was so beautiful and the view of the water was really nice. The service was great, the rooms were really nice. I loved the limestone...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good things: 1) Location2) Views, if you have one - my room didn't - I was looking at the building next door. So try the terrace. Bad things:1) Expensive - not really value for quality. It's a very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give this place more of a 3.5 stars. I went here since I received a gift certificate for a bathing ritual and 50 minute massage. I came about half an hour early because I assumed they had a steam...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Spa Vitale last Friday and it was very simple but elegant. I had Morty (I think). He was great. I arrived early and sat on the terrace on the 8th floor and some other guests of the hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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The hotel is noisy, because it is next to the Embarcadero (a six lane highway). After requesting a quiet room, I was put next to the elevator and the electrical equipment. Every ten minutes there was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the interior setting of the hotel, from the pictures hung in the hallway to the fresh stalk of lavender hanging outside each guest room to ceiling lights - artsy, unique, trendy, versatile pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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I had heard some interesting things about this spa and was somewhat let down after visiting. It's a nice location with pretty views but i wasn't impressed with the facial i received. May be worth another shot...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, it's an absolutely great location for a hotel. Views of embarcadero, the bay bridge and the financial district from every room so you're guaranteed to get at least something nice to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
shyam reserved a room for us here on a certain special night, and it was so lovely...we had a corner room on the fifth floor, which meant one window looked onto the bay bridge, and the other onto the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary by treating ourselves to the Bathing Ritual and Side by Side Massage at Spa Vitale. Not only were the treatments heavenly, but the impeccable and pleasant customer...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend hired a suite for their birthday here recently. The suite had an excellent view and was very open and airy with modern zen interior design.This hotel does what chic but cool hotels in NYC...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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Hotel Vitale is superb! I visited from Chicago and never have I had better service, or met a more welcoming staff. The hotel iteself is modern, chic, and in great taste. However, the service just simply cannot...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Caveat: This is a review of Americano Bar, not the hotel. Decided to stop in for a cocktail or two after work with a couple of friends. It looked like a cool place, lots of comfy looking areas, etc....
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great views.great shower.comfortable big bed.big room.i'm going to stay here whenever i'm in sf and in need of a hotel.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite everything I'd heard, from the looks of the exterior of Hotel Vitale I couldn't believe that the interior would be any less drab. I was pleasantly surprised when my parent's stayed here....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Refreshing in all aspects, the Hotel Vitale is a cute waterfront hotel with thoughtful little details that made my stay very enjoyable. The bath products by Fresh were fabulous (I fell in love with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They use Fresh bath products. The pomegranate hair rinse is fabulous. The rest are the lemon collection.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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great location by the water. delicious food. reasonable price. beautiful restaurant. great for lunch and dinner. would definitely dine here again! what was really cool about the lunch menu is th...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed there for an evening with the wife. Great view of the bay and of the Ferry Building. Room was modern and mininalistic. We did the Park-n-Play package with parking included with the room...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decor, but a bit minimilistic for my taste. What happened to fluffy beds? The bar was excellent and the location is super. We enjoyed a run along the Embarcadero followed by a night on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visit San Francisco pretty frequently for work and have stayed at this boutique hotel about 5 times since it opened last May. It is one of my favorite hotels because I love the decor of their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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Hotel Vitale is perfectly located - on the end of Mission right on the Embarcadero. The hotel is beautiful, reasonably priced, and very quiet for a downtown hotel. I shared a very comfortable room w...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go to the top floor and down the hall to the right... all the way past the spa... what will you find? An outdoor plaza terrace with grass and comfy chairs...what does that mean? A pleasant view of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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This is by far the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in--not just the sort of fast cleaning most hotels seem to excel in. Not only that, but the bath amenities offered are Fresh branded products. These are...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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After proposing to my fiancee in SF, we stayed here for the night to celebrate. The rooms are spacious, well-decorated, clean, extremely comfortable and come with a flat-screen TV. The bed was probably one of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Friday night happy hour is becoming quite the scene and the place to be seen..if you're into that sort of thing.The group I went with was very much into being seen but then that got old, it got cold...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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Just spent the weekend at Hotel Vitale for a short fun weekend with a friend...we both had a blast and enjoyed ourselves in the surprisingly good Americano restaurant. They tucked us away in the back corner...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bellying up to the bar last night to get a drink, I spotted lots of 40-50 year old lonely expense account vultures lurking, trying to angle in on what appeared to be a largely B&T crowd featuring the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hotel's exterior is very bland, but the Americano Bar is an unexpected contrast. Of course, it has quickly become another meet market, but the drinks are bangin'. I think the food is yet another...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like being snatched from an enchanted forest; Hotel Vitale's patio, on the Embarcadero, is a whimsical journey into the unknown. A Kaleidascope of palletable concoctions to satisfy your inner-most...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for groups!
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went to the bar, a GREAT selection of higher end champagnes
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure the outside aint pretty, BUT the spa, the views, the three Fs (furniture, fabric and finishes) ARE pretty. I would love to stay here. It's the details, people.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
True, typical SF planning dept. safe formula building with standard Heller Manus massing and design(turret knuckle thing) but the interior is well thought out. Kuddos on plant selection at Embarcadero...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't stayed in a Vitale room yet but my two visits for lunch, cocktails, and hanging out on the roof deck have been fabulous. Great service in the restaurant, an attentive staff in the hotel and a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2005
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Despite the nondescript exterior, this is a great hotel! The staff was friendly & accomodating at check-in. We had the mushroom & truffle pizza at the Americana and it was very good - a thin crust, fresh...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hotel Vitale's opening was nicely orchestrated by an attentive but "green" staff. The location affords stunning Bay views and a number of fantastic restaurants within walking distance. The roof deck...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i have to get something off my chest that has been bothering me for quite sometime. ive watched this monstrosity go up on the old muni parking lot for the past year and half. i was hopeful and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the nicest hotels in SF~
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Attended the grand opening of this property yesterday and I was amazed. Imagine if Aveda opened up a hotel right by the bay. Serene is the best way to describe the whole property. Just looking at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2005
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With all the great hotels in San Francisco it is hard to believe that there was room for one more. My...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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We decided to try the Hotel Vitale because we love finding new places to stay. We stayed at the Vitale...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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We returned from our 2 night stay at the Hotel Vital which opened recently. Location: It is located...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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2nd time at the Hotel Vitale, this time only from a quick 1 night stay. Similar to my last stay, I had...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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The hotel is quite noisy, since it is next to the Embarcadero (6 lane highway). My room was so bad, they put a "white noise" machine by the bed. After 2 sleepless nights, they said I could move but that "check...
openlist.com - user review
Hotel Vitale opened in March of 2005 in an ideal location for business in the financial district and for leisure as it is on the Embarcadero waterfront and across the street from the landmark Ferry Building....
travelocity.com - user review
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We are currently staying at the Hotel Vitale and I totally agree with the reviews already posted. The...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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Just returned from a 4 night stay at the Hotel Vitale and can only rave about it. The ambiance is that...
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We stayed at the Hotel Vitale for a few days last week and we truly had a wonderful stay. These are first-class...
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My husband and I just returned from a romantic Saturday night stay at the Hotel Vitale, and we loved...
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Hotel Vitale opened in March of 2005 in an ideal location for business in the financial district and for leisure as it is on the Embarcadero waterfront and across the street from the landmark Ferry Building....
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