Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Hotel
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Hotel Overview
Good hotel
Good hotel, good location, only the room is not very spacious.
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Eagle13gy
- 15 Jan 2013
Greatest Staff Ever!!!
You could not ask for a nicer, kinder, professional, and helpful staff. They hotel itself is nice,...
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Traveliiiing
- 10 Dec 2012
Green boutique Nob Hill hotel blends history and eco-consciousness
Green is the reality at the Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre property. The Nob Hill hotel is certified by the city of San Francisco as a green business, is one of the few hotels in town to have solar panels, and was the first hotel in the U.S. to receive the LEED EB O&M distinction. The structure itself is historic, and dates back to the early 1900s. Inside, the vibe is international, as walls are adorned with art photos from the American Himalayan Foundation.
Highlights
- Located mere blocks from City Hall and the Federal Building
- Complimentary nightly wine hour (30 minutes at 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.)
- On-site restaurant Saha offers Arabic fusion cuisine
Rooms
The majority of the Carlton's rooms offer guests expansive, unobstructed city views (a rarity in this district of San Francisco) because the hotel isn't flanked by adjoining buildings. Each of the 160 rooms (and the lone suite) includes an in-room laptop safe, a ceiling fan, and a CD player that is MP3 compatible. Decor in these rooms is soft; soothing tones of light blue and cream are punctuated by touches of glowing colors, such as saffron, Oriental red and a cheerful persimmon. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available. Pets are welcome (fees apply).
Features
Without question, the Hotel Carlton's attention to conservation is a major accomplishment. Nearly one quarter of the hotel's energy is generated by the rooftop solar panel installation.
All guests are invited to a complimentary wine hour every night (30 minutes at 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.). Hotel Carlton also offers adjoining rooms, ideal for families.
Saha offer an eclectic blend of Yemenese and Californian cuisines. The restaurant also features an old-world Chinese "scholar's table" that seats eight, bringing friends and strangers together to share the adventures of the day. The restaurant is only open for breakfast and dinner.
Transportation
- San Francisco International Airport (18 miles)
- Oakland International Airport (15 miles)
- Cable car stops (3 blocks)
- BART (5 blocks)
- MUNI bus (1 block)
Attractions
- City Hall
- Federal Building
- San Francisco Opera House
- Theater District
- Union Square
- AT&T Park
- Fisherman's Wharf
Business
- Summit Room is ideal for meetings and depositions
- Use one of three public Internet-enabled workstations in the lobby (fees apply)
Policies and fees
- Valet parking is available (fees apply). Please note that you will need a valid credit card and photo ID to check in to the hotel
- Parking fees: $35/night plus 14% tax (Total is $40). Oversized vehicles are $41/night plus 14% tax (Total is $47)
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Hotel Rooms
- Superior Full Full
- Features two full beds, easy chair with accent table, marble topped writing desk, color cable TV with remote, telephone with data port, coffeemaker, full-length mirror, iron and ironing board, ceiling fan and in-room safe.
- Superior Queen Room
- Features one queen bed, easy chair with accent table, marble topped writing desk, color cable TV with remote, telephone with data port, coffeemaker, full-length mirror, iron and ironing board, ceiling fan and in-room safe.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- General
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Services
- Business centre
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- San Francisco, CA
- Nearby airports
- San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport. San Jose is located about 50 miles south of San Francisco and is any easy drive of about 1 hour.
- Area description
- Conveniently located close to Union Square, the Financial District, Civic Center, state and federal govenment buildings, Davies Symphony Hall, War Memorial Opera House, Orpheum Theater and Chinatown. Cable Cars and city bus lines are located just minutes from the front door.
Nearby points of interest
- Civic Centre: 0.6 km
- Nob Hill: 0.6 km
- Grace Cathedral: 0.6 km
- Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.7 km
- Kertesz Gallery: 0.8 km
- Haas Lilienthal House: 0.9 km
- Union Square: 0.9 km
- Cable Car Museum: 0.9 km
- Lafayette Park: 1 km
- San Francisco City Hall: 1 km
- Konko Church of San Francisco: 1 km
- Japantown: 1 km
- San Francisco Symphony: 1.1 km
- Japan Center: 1.1 km
- Pioneer's Monument: 1.1 km
- Civic Centre: 0.6 km
- Nob Hill: 0.6 km
- Grace Cathedral: 0.6 km
- Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.7 km
- Kertesz Gallery: 0.8 km
- Haas Lilienthal House: 0.9 km
- Union Square: 0.9 km
- Cable Car Museum: 0.9 km
- Lafayette Park: 1 km
- San Francisco City Hall: 1 km
- Konko Church of San Francisco: 1 km
- Japantown: 1 km
- San Francisco Symphony: 1.1 km
- Japan Center: 1.1 km
- Pioneer's Monument: 1.1 km
- Octagon House: 1.2 km
- Old St Mary's Cathedral: 1.2 km
- Toomey Tourell Gallery: 1.2 km
- St Patrick's Church: 1.3 km
- SoMa: 1.4 km
- Chinatown: 1.4 km
- Don Soker Gallery: 1.4 km
- Cartoon Art Museum: 1.5 km
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1.5 km
- Moscone Center: 1.5 km
- Transamerica Pyramid: 1.6 km
- Lombard Street: 1.6 km
- 871 Fine Arts: 1.7 km
- Coit Tower: 1.9 km
- Ghirardelli Square: 2 km
- Hyde Street Pier: 2.2 km
- Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 2.3 km
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 2.3 km
- Ferry Building: 2.3 km
- San Francisco Experience: 2.4 km
- Aquarium of the Bay: 2.4 km
- Musee Mecanique: 2.4 km
- Underwater World: 2.4 km
- Port of San Francisco: 2.4 km
- Pier 39: 2.4 km
- Wyland Gallery: 2.5 km
- ATT Park: 2.5 km
- Walter Adams Gallery: 2.6 km
- Mission Dolores: 2.7 km
- Mission Delores: 2.8 km
Dining
- Saha
- Saha Restaurant, a 50-seat restaurant serving Arabic-fusion cuisine, offers affordable breakfast and dinner menus. The restaurant's ebony wood planked floor, bright red lacquer seats and red leather upholstery along with an old-world Chinese scholars table that can seat eight (8), brings friends and families together to share the adventures of the day.
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- The Carlton's Summit Room is ideal for small meetings and depositions. Please contact the Sales Department for details.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (188)
Ratings and reviews for Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Hotel
- All travellers (188) 3.8 / 5
- Business (30) 3.7 / 5
- Couples (72) 3.7 / 5
- Families (28) 3.7 / 5
- Friends (28) 3.9 / 5
- Singles (16) 3.7 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.2
- Hotel staff:
- 4.5
- Room comfort:
- 3.8
- Location:
- 3.9
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Just OK
The room was kind of old, and has central heating (no AC). It was pretty cold, as they would turn off the heat in the middle of the night - I later got a room heater after this ruined a couple of days sleep. The breakfast in the restaurant does not open well until 8.00, but there are a few cafes outside. Rooms were clean, and the front desk was helpful. Internet access was slow at times. Not great, but not bad either.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 4
Holiday purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
On arrival, the staff gave me
On arrival, the staff gave me a brief but very helpful intro on the area - where to go and where not to go as it was my first time visit to San Francisco and I was on my own. Very much appreciated. The room is of good size, bathroom was nice and free wifi in room. The hotel is around 6 blocks away from Union Square. It was perfectly ok in the day but felt a little bit far when it got dark. Overall pleasant experience.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Funny Man
Long Weekend
Loved the tiny elevator. As everyone says... staff is very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Hotel Was Great
The room was a little cold at night but everything else was great. The staff was really helpful in giving you directions around the city. Telling you where shopping areas are , what buses to take, walking routes, and what ares to avoid. I had to go to the financial district every morning and found that they have a shuttle service that is complimentary from 7:30 to 9 am.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Holiday purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
San Francisco with no rain!
HC is in a great neighborhood location. Far enough away from the tourist traps to enjoy the peace and quiet, but close enough to walk right into them if you want.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There are some great local bars and restaurants/eateries within a few blocks of the hotel. Just "yelp" away your culinary desire.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great funky little hotel
We didn't have much time at the hotel since we got in late and had to leave the next morning, but the place was adorable, with great decor, and great service.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
There is a great bar/restaurant right next door called Fly.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
sleepy in san fran
Hotel was fun and festive; staff was very helpful and nice. However the room walls are thin and we could hear everything in the hallway and adjacent rooms all night. Good place for the going-out-all-night crowd.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very pleasant time
visited North Beach, Cal. academy of science and ate at House of Prime Rib. All wonderful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Hotel , Friendly employees
Great Hotel , Friendly employees , best value
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
micgram
better than expected
nice room,great staff,no noise from where we we`re and that`s what people said in previous reviews might be a down side.the walls were fine we didn`t hear our neighbors.a very nice place and i`ll stay there again.excellent value to boot.can`t beat it!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
a lot to see in a small area.
- * includes taxes
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