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Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel

5.0 of 5
8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Yountville, California
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Great hotel with terrific service and thoughtful details. Thank you Charles for the last-minute assistance. The Circular Suite was amazing - terrific views of the Ferry Building, Bay Bridge and the Embarcadero.

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HotelVitaleGM, General Manager at Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Ty A: Thank you for staying with us at Hotel Vitale for your local getaway, and excellent choice of room—the Deluxe Circular Suites are praised for their panoramic views. I am also pleased to hear that our Hotel Assistant Manager Charles was able to assist you. Always feel free to contact anyone on the team, we are eager to help... More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

My company booked a week stay at Hotel Vitale through a hotel booking site. When I arrived, quite tired after 14 hours travelling, the front desk staff had no details of the reservation on their system. Even after presenting the booking confirmation email I had to insist several times before they reluctantly checked some paperwork and found the reservation; it... More

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HotelVitaleGM, General Manager at Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Z3ZENG: Thank you for your feedback and I am sorry to hear about the difficulty with your booking site reservation. We do have a very high standard of guest service and I will meet with the team to discuss why that was not a part of your experience. Alternatively, I am glad to hear that you enjoyed our location; the... More

London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Great location, easy to get around. Some great help from the concierge, but would recommend that you kept your enquiries to restaurants and general info and not the booking of car hire - as this may result in the worst car hire deal you have ever seen! Shame about the very poor wardrobe space in the room.

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HotelVitaleGM, General Manager at Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

matthewshreeve: I am glad that you enjoyed our location; it is quite simple to get around the city—especially with the many public transportation options so close by. Our preferred town car vendor is reputable, reliable, and provides great service, but they do charge a premium. Rest assured they are competitive with other reputable companies. We welcome feedback regarding the clothing... More

Denver
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68 reviews 68 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The Vitale is top rate from start to finish. For the business traveler visiting the Embarcadero area in San Francisco, it's hard to beat the Vitale. Every staff member is friendly. The rooms are always comfortable and well kept. I also find the Americano restaurant a great choice for a good meal at the end of a long day. The... More

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HotelVitaleGM, General Manager at Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Inivium: Thank you for your kind review, we are quite proud of all of our team members here at Vitale and I will gladly pass along your praise. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed Americano as well; it is always worth a visit to taste our fresh, local ingredients and seasonal menu. We look forward to welcoming you... More

Los Angeles
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23 reviews 23 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This hotel confuses me in a way. On the one hand there’s the good location, not great mind you, at least for walking access to the top sites in San Francisco it’s not great, but it is on the one end of the Embarcadero (actually in an area only the brave ventured some 15 years ago). What it does afford... More

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HotelVitaleGM, General Manager at Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Autobiztravel: The Embarcadero waterfront location does afford some fantastic bay views and I am glad that you were able to experience them as our guest. Hotel Vitale is right on several public transportation lines, which are convenient to get almost everywhere in the city. We do have a complimentary turndown service—complete with chocolates from local manufacturer Tcho and I apologize... More

New York City, New York
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17 reviews 17 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I've stayed at this property several times and every time I've had to book directly as my travel agent and various online reservation services invariably show no availability. This is not necessarily a bad thing because this allows you to reserve the exact type of room you want and ask specific questions about the floor, view etc. Try to ensure... More

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HotelVitaleGM, General Manager at Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dreddlox: Thank you for your thorough review, it is useful to receive feedback on so many aspects of your experience. While there are many third-party reservation sites for Hotel Vitale, our in-house reservations team will always have the most updated information on our availability. I am glad that you enjoyed the location and boutique atmosphere of Hotel Vitale, being a... More

Denver, Colorado
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61 reviews 61 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

The Vitale is located on Mission Street directly across from the ferry dock. It's a great location, an easy walk or taxi ride to all the downtown attractions. Great restaurants within an easy walk. We stayed in a room looking out at the Bay Bridge and with all the beautiful lights, it's a wonderful vantage spot. Room was clean, hotel... More

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HotelVitaleGM, General Manager at Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel, responded to this review
7 May 2013

traveltoujours: I am glad to hear that you enjoyed our location, we are very fortunate to be in such a vibrant and convenient area of the city. The Bay Lights are quite inspiring to watch, and the pattern never repeats itself, so you will see something different every time. Thank you for your kind review and we look forward to... More

los angeles
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

Checked in early. Room not quite ready, but quickly was ready. Reception brought me my key 5 min later. I mentioned that I liked the fruit/vegetable water in lobby because it made me think I was on vacation. 20 min later, she had a pitcher of the water delivered to my room. So simple. So awesome. Thank you hotel Vitale... More

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HotelVitaleGM, General Manager at Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

tvl20: Thank you for your thoughtful review. I will gladly mention to the front desk team what an impression they made on you with the flavored water. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Hotel Vitale. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to San Francisco. Warm regards, Melony Williams More

San Francisco, California
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82 reviews 82 reviews
77 hotel reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

You just cannot beat the location in San Francisco. The rooms are bright and cheerful, the service attentive and efficient throughout (reception, valet, restaurant, etc.), and the smallish 24 hour gym equipped with state of the art cardio equipment. The price is reasonable for San Francisco. Areas for improvement: I stayed on the 2nd floor and the noise from the... More

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HotelVitaleGM, General Manager at Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

mojo2014samba: We are so fortunate to be located in such a beautiful area of the city and I am delighted to be able to share that with our guests. Thank you for your review and I will happily pass along your kind words regarding your experience to the rest of the team. Warm regards, Melony Williams More

Vancouver
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24 reviews 24 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Booked off Hotwire for around 180 a night which was the cheapest we could find for San Fran on the weekend in a 4* or up. We had wanted to stay in Union Square but were very happy with the location in the end. Right across from the Ferry Building (market on Saturdays), MUNI station at the doorstep, walk to... More

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HotelVitaleGM, General Manager at Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Tropigal05: I am glad that you enjoyed your introduction to the Embarcadero area, and hope that you have now been converted to a frequent visitor! Also, if you like our terraces, you should visit Spa Vitale for a Bathing Ritual in our rooftop garden. It is a great way to decompress and relax while enjoying your own infinity soaking tub.... More

 
 
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What travellers say

  • Ferry Building(63)
  • Room service(17)
  • Very nice(10)
  • Hot spot(4)
  • Very friendly(4)
  • Free internet(3)
  • City view(3)

Additional Information about Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel

Address: 8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#11 Luxury Hotels in San Francisco
#12 Romantic Hotels in San Francisco
#17 Business Hotels in San Francisco
#55 Family Hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: ££££
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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