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Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre hotel: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
3100 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Claremont, California, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“My Girl Scouts LOVED it!!!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

Stayed here last week with my kids. HAD to come back, and won't stay anywhere else after staying here with my Girl Scout Troop for the Bridging ceremony in 2009. LOVED it! About the last stay: As I knew the neighborhood from living in SF years before, I knew we would be able to get everywhere we wanted to go easily, either by bus or walking.The staff couldn't have been more better at helping me organize all of us. My 6 girls, moms, a dad, sister and grandma all came along. The girls loved the funky elevator! The color scheme was great, Free parking a plus!!!! For the majority of us that came by plane, they have an in with a limo service that picked us up, for a fee, but Wow!!!! It is comperable to prices down on the wharf, but a much more fun and memorable place to stay.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Canmore, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Location - Super comfy beds - Helpful Staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

The location of the hotel is fantastic for everything you might want to do in San Fran. Blocks from the waterfront, running distance to the Golden Gate Bridge, and excellent/safe bicycle access to the bike baths along the waterfront and through to Sausalito and beyond. The area around the hotel is where people actually live and work and has a less “touristy” feel than other location in San Fran. Rooms are fairly basic but clean and REALLY comfortable beds.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Charleston, South Carolina
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24 hotel reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Excellent Return Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

My husband and I returned to the Hotel Del Sol in October, 2012, after last staying there with our son in 2008. Again, the hotel had the best rates. By coincidence, we had the same room and the second stay was as good as the first. It's great for both couples and families. And, the location is perfect for walking to dinner, the waterfront, and very convenient to public transportation options. The two-room junior suite is very spacious and comfortable. Though it's a renovated motor inn, it's very funky and modern. The staff is always hospitable, provide great information, and is happy to assist in any way. We were able to store our luggage without any trouble to let us explore the city one more full day before returning home. The continental breakfast and excellent coffee are all you need to begin a day of walking and eating. We are looking forward to returning with our son in January!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rochester, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Mediocre”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

The room was clean but not very nice. It had an old double fireplace or something that was not in use that was an eye sore and waste of space. It is in a safe area and there are good restaurants in walking distance.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Poulsbo, Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great place to homebase in SF”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

Our family loved our stay at Hotel del Sol. Rooms were clean. Beds so comfy that we peeled back the sheets on the last day to find out what mattress they use. We want one! Great location to use as a homebase to sightsee from. Even though the streets are busy and I was concerned about traffic noise, it was not a problem. Front desk staff are awesome. We came blowing in 45 minutes to go until our reservation for the Alcatraz tour. Even though their computers were down, the front desk graciously allowed us to park (without officially checking in), called us a cab, and got us to Alcatraz in time! Breakfast were great. We stayed two nights and plan to come back as we did not begin to see everything we wanted to. When we do, we will stay here.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Del Sol Hotel
Del Sol San Francisco
Hotel Del Sol
Hotel Del Sol San Francisco
Address: 3100 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#62 Family Hotels in San Francisco
#69 Business Hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Designed to celebrate California's lively culture, the Hotel Del Sol is a cheerful explosion of the West Coast spirit. Once a 50s-style motor lodge, it has been newly transformed to offer the stylings and personalized service of a boutique hotel. The spacious guestrooms evoke the bright and airy interior of a California beach house. Relaxing hammocks, a sparkling pool and towering palm trees in the courtyard is a colorful feast for the eyes. ... more   less 
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