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Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre hotel


Hotel class 3.0 of 5
1075 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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5 of 5 stars
Chapel Hill, NC
7 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel New

The variability of the reviews for this hotel show how people's expectations can vary. I found this hotel to be an excellent choice when you consider the difficulty of finding a reasonably priced hotel within walking distance of Union Square. Yes, it's an old building, and you can hear street noises, and the neighborhood isn't Nob Hill (although it's nearby).... more

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3 of 5 stars
Brisbane, Australia
7 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples New
0/1 found this review helpful

I admit that when my husband and I checked into our room we were a bit taken aback. We got a corner room which was a good size and the walk in closet was a plus. But the walls are paper thin, you can hear every conversation and worst of all - dogs barking. BEWARE that this is a pet... more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
6 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

We stayed at the Hotel Carlton while my spouse attended a convention in nearby Union Square. I found this hotel to be a true delight. The rooms were clean, modern and stylish. I was impressed with their environmental emphasis which included filtered water available on each floor to avoid having to buy bottled water. Also, great free Internet service in... more

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3 of 5 stars
bay area SF
5 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples New
0/1 found this review helpful

average stay, parking cost $20 across the street, below average neighborhood, room nice and clean, no AC, only heat. Old but well kept building. WIne reception in the evening, but seats are taken up fast more

OK Hotel.
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4 of 5 stars
Belfast
1 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/2 found this review helpful

Rooms were ok, bathroom is bit shabby and theres alot of noise from outside (fire engines). Not really that many amenities at the hotel - but the lobby area was nice. more

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Pam Flank, General Manager

We are so happy you enjoyed your time at Hotel Carlton, especially the comfort of our lobby. We try to maintain a warm atmosphere where our guests can relax in front of the fireplace or visit with family, friends or other travelers. We are happy to know you found it to your liking.

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4 of 5 stars
England
1 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

This was our first hotel in a road trip across the US and it made for a perfect start. The staff were welcoming and funny, the rooms were fine and the food & service in the restaurant was good, if a little expensive in the evening. We particularly enjoyed the regular evening wine & music. Being a bit cynical we... more

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Pam Flank, General Manager

Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the staff at the hotel and our evening wine reception each day of your stay. We hope to see you again, the next time your travels bring you to San Francisco.

Great Price
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3 of 5 stars
Cleveland
1 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My fiance and I planned a trip to San Francisco in August. After we researched several hotels in San Francisco, we picked Hotel Carlton based on price. It is one of the most economical hotels, but that doesn't come without some inconvenience. To get anywhere a tourist may want to go, you'll have to take a cab or some form... more

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3 of 5 stars
edinburgh
31 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/2 found this review helpful

After staying in 16 different hotels over 10 years this has to be the worse, it had nice reception and friendly staff but rooms are dated and smelly, the one thing that spoiled my holiday was the walls were paper thin and i could hear every word people in the next rooms were saying and when someone shut a door... more

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Pam Flank, General Manager

Thank you for your kind words about our staff at Hotel Carlton. We take service very seriously and it is important to us that all guests feel welcome and are well cared for during their stay. We are sorry to hear the noise in the hotel was disturbing to you. We apologize for the inconvenience.

rubbish
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1 of 5 stars
scotland
25 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/3 found this review helpful

my wife and i stayed there for 3 days when we arrived we asked for a map at reception they gave us a map and penciled out aeras not to go into they told us to keep the dead bolt on ther door my wife was tterrified would not leave hotel at night to many freaks i read some reviews... more

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4 of 5 stars
Dunfermline
23 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Me and my wife stayed here for a week early in October. We found the hotel to be in a decent area, with good transport links very close by to most of the city. 15 mins walk will take you to Union Sq and China Town, but busses are frequent either on Sutter or 1 street up or down (one... more

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Address: 1075 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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