You can't beat the cool vibes and the incredible location of this hotel! We had the pleasure of staying in a suite with some friends, and each room was painted by a different artist. This created twice the ogling in our group. Even though the rooms weren't painted by the same person, they jived really well and made for a... more

I recently stayed in a painted suite with friends, and it was lovely. The decor made the rooms stand out, the location was great, and it had almost a European - yet still San Francisco - feel. This was the perfect hotel if you're looking for something a bit funky and adventurous. more

Don't understand the mixed reviews but I'm guessing it's about expectations. I travel often for work and pleasure. Work is usually a 4-star american chain, pleasure I try to stay somewhere fun but with convenience, so I get a full-range of places. This is one of the most unique places I've ever stayed in. The rooms are covered floor to... more

The price we paid was amazing - 70 per night, for a painted room(Damon Soule), in downtown San Fran. Yes, its a old building, but I love historical buildings and chose to live in them myself, so little cracks and and old sinks, etc, dont bother me at all. I loved the clawfoot bathtub as well - I kept making... more

In 2006, New York Times travel writer endorsed Hotel des Arts as “an unassuming little hotel in a great location.” The hotel’s website even promises “convenience and comfort.” While the location is indeed convenient, my short stay was anything but comfortable. Website failed to mention that hotel is not air conditioned. Room was hot with closed window and loud with... more

We stayed at the Hotel des Arts in San Francisco for the first time in May, 2009. We were excited because my friend and I were really like some of the artists that painted the rooms. However, our excitement quickly turned to disappointment when we discovered how little art was really on the walls in the room we were given.... more

A friend of mine recommended the Hotel des Arts as a great place to stay for a real San Francisco experience, so we booked a room during our recent stay. He was so right. The hotel is walking distance to Chinatown and also Union Square. Most of the rooms have painted walls, as well as the hotel has art displayed... more

stayed at this hotel for 3 nights on a trip around California. It's a good budget hotel, all the rooms are different with the walls as displays of art. The room was basic and on the small side, but very clean and modern, with a good size shower. loved the bagels at breakfast, but there were no tables on thebreakfast... more

We came in for Bay to Breakers and booked a deluxe queen ahead of time based on price and location. We were expecting it to be loud. We were expecting a SF version of NYC's Carlton Arms, where I have stayed a couple of times. This place was much nicer - cleaner, friendlier, much more professional. We heard no noise... more