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Hotel Vitale

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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.

Expert Reviews of Hotel Vitale

Citysearch | Modern Embarcadero hotel caters to businessmen, spa-goers and foodies with views of the Bay Bridge and modern amenities.

This eight-floor property boasts 199 rooms, all appointed with Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Guests in the Circular Suites are treated to 270-degree views of the bay--from their bed or two-person limestone...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/30/2005
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Citysearch | Italian standards with a California twist at the Hotel Vitale's hip restaurant.

Visitors can relax in the lounge and sip signature cocktails while gazing at the Bay Bridge or head into the main dining space that's hugged by natural wood. Across from windows showcasing the precious...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/14/2005
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User Reviews of Hotel Vitale

Yelp.com Review - by Kurt v.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stayed there in June for a Friday night. Been there many times for social events on the terrace (5th floor), so decided to try it out. Nice boutique hotel, great location and views. Great deal on…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Candace F.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Heather H.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Karen Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ooooooooh. Okay, must organize thoughts. 1) Nice room and a DREAMY bed.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by chris p.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Runt T.

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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Yelp.com Review - by shell s.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa H.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Monica T.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah H.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Sean J.

5.0 of 5 stars. 4:15 am and getting ready to drive to the airport to pickup one of our valued customers (as we value all of our customers, just not saying that either). I notice an email in my box with the subject…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan J.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great spot for a get away!
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by AC R.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan H.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Fred L.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Dave S.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Craig W.

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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Great after work place!

I like this place quite a bit. It is a great place to relax after work. It gets a sometimes full crowd, but everyone is very nice and it is easy to feel comfortable here.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by YL L.

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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Yelp.com Review - by mademoiselle T A M.

5.0 of 5 stars. So far the BEST hotel I've ever stayed @!!! Everything you expect and more!!! They're part of the Joie de Vivre chain...which offers the most boutique hotels in Northern Cali. If you're familiar…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maritess Z.

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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Yelp.com Review - by gary p.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have stayed at this hotel 3 times so far, mostly because of their being dog-friendly. The staff and management are so over the top with giving attention to the pups! A truly unique…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by david h.

5.0 of 5 stars. I loved this hotel!!!! I have stayed in many fine hotels all over the country and this one has it all. The bed and furnishings were incredibly comfortable; the bathroom spacious and the toiletries…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Beautiful Hotel and Location

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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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie Y.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica L.

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
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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We like Hillary!!!

I put this review on YELP! So I figured I put it on Citysearch too. I have been going to Americano for over a year now on a regular basis. Usually with people from my office. I have to say I have had a lot of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine N.

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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Yelp.com Review - by laurie c.

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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Enjoyed my stay

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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Yelp.com Review - by Nobody M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I begin with a 4.5 star expectation..... Arrived at 3:07pm, the Deluxe Waterfront room on the 8th floor I reserved wasn't ready yet (maid still cleaning). My woman and I had just finished a 4 hour…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Don't support this prejudiced hotel

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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Yelp.com Review - by Marie U.

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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Yelp.com Review - by wata y.

5.0 of 5 stars. gooood!
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Amber W.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Greg S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I will make this simple. Coolest place to stay in the City.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa A.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Erica Y.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff P.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Joshua W.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Patricia H.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Ayelet B.

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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Quality of Service Varies

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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Yelp.com Review - by Elke B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by kathy l.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Aly D.

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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American...oh?

Americano is a great space with place to grab a drink, sit down and eat, or enjoy the outdoors. The food is decent, interesting selection, with a fun selection of deserts. The scene was not as exciting, mainly...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin S.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Akiko T.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Glory W.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Emily S.

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.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine R.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Nicolas H.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Elyse K.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Arissa C.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Anita B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stayed at the Vitale for a romantic weekend in our own city and we absolutely loved it. The suite was large and the tub for two was one of the best we've had at a hotel. Modern and upscale without…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily H.

5.0 of 5 stars. love. love. love. Nice without the snobbery. Posh without the tacky.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tania t.

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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Yelp.com Review - by karen b.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Bridget L.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Betsy K.

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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not impressed

We needed to make a lunch reservation on short notice and Americano was one of the only available ones. I ordered the dine about town lunch and found the steak that they offered to be extremely tough and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica S.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Nick K.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Bernadette D.

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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Yelp.com Review - by jane t.

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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Hotel Vitale is a classic.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Mariangela S.

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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Yelp.com Review - by David D.

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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Must try the french fries

The atmosphere is nice but quite loud. The food there is generally good but one of the best items on the menu is the french fries, hands down.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Professor Ngugi wa Thiong'o is one of the most celebrated Kenyan authors whose literary works explore issues of Black identity globally and in the
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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Enjoyable dinner

The really enjoyed the atmosphere at Americano. The seats are very comfortable, and I like the modern space. The place certainly draws an attractive and trendy crowd. Service and food were good, but not great....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Love Muffin ..

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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high energy,

Americano has a great bar scene with a crowded happy hour and a nice patio along the Embarcadero. But beyong the bar, Americano also has some serious dining. The bar has some inventive cocktails, includeing...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006