I'll start this by saying I would absolutely stay at Hotel des Arts again! It was very inexpensive (for SF), and couldn't be better located - Chinatown arch is literally across the street, close to Union Square and major BART and MUNI stops. The hotel was very cute, quite unlike anyplace I've ever stayed. Each room is an art installation,... More

Hotel is in a good location, short walk to main shops in Union Square and a good base for exploring around San Fransisco. The rooms are quiet small but the make the most of the space, quite dark as our room faced inwards towards other rooms so we felt we needed to keep our blinds closed. Basic small bathroom -... More

Hotel des Arts is a great deal if you don't need a lot of amenities. The rooms are fun - decorated by local artists. Some are perhaps a bit scary (the room with Mao & Nixon), but overall entertaining. The bathrooms are small and minimalist. The breakfast is only toast, fruit, juice (not fresh) and coffee. Use your savings on... More

This place is awful. From the paper thin walls to the "art" and some of the worst staff I have ever encountered. Have you ever had hotel staff threaten to call the police because you had a couple of friends in your room? We were told that and treated like children. This is not a hotel it is a hostel... More

Cons: The rooms are small, particularly the bathroom (there is very little space to move around or put your stuff). It's also right beside a bar so expect lots of noise at night. Pros: The art decor is impressive. The location is convenient (near Chinatown, several cafes and restaurants, and only a few blocks from Union Square). The staff is... More

Stayed here for 2 nights recently and would highly recommend it. The location is convenient (about 7 minutes walk to trains), hotel staff are very helpful and the decor is fun. The included breakfast (breads, pastries, juice etc) is a nice touch.

Stayed here for nine nights with my boyfriend, mum and sister. Staff and cleaning staff were all very friendly and helpful. The location was absolutely perfect, right by the Chinatown gates. The French quarter in which the hotel is located is lovely too. I didn't really like our room on the first night, but the staff let us pick another... More

This hotel was perfect for my friend and I who stayed 1 night in SF before going to Napa. Its a really cool artsy hotel and each room has a different look and feel. We stayed in the smallest/cheapest room that was offered. It had a double or queen bed, a small vanity area with a sink and a TV.... More