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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 140
Description: The Hotel Triton is a creative vision made real. Sprung from the imaginations of San Francisco artists, the Hotel Triton is a colorful and... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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342 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94108
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“Best night in SFO”

Hotel Triton - a Kimpton Hotel

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5 of 5 stars
Chico, CA
Jul 5, 2008

Sick of boring hotels and motels, we stayed in a large fancy hotel on Union Square the last time we visited San Francisco and although we enjoyed the ambience, we always wanted to give the unique boutique Hotel Triton a try. This time we did, via Expedia, and it was the best decision!
My teenage daughter and I stayed in a small double room on the 7th floor with a view of the street below. We loved the bright, fun, but tasteful decor, zany bed heads and furniture, light fixtures, and exhilarating bathroom with good powerful shower. Everything was spotlessly clean, and the two double beds with their luxurious pillows were the most comfortable hotel beds we've experienced in a hotel. The bathrobes were also a nice touch and although we didn't buy one, we were sorely tempted!
We liked being able to open the window to fresh outside air as well as having access to an air conditioner, and appreciated the obviously environmentally-friendly policies (recycling, "green" products, re-using towels if willing, etc.) the hotel follows. They even welcome pets! As we drove through the night and then spent the entire day walking our feet off in the city prior to checking in, the Triton provided just the comfort and fun atmosphere we craved. True bliss!
Crazy-bright decor and furniture in the lobby with complimentary wine in the late afternoon and good coffee in the morning, a bustling cafe next door and a Starbucks across the street, the entrance to Chinatown a few steps away, and helpful staff on reception at all hours made our stay most memorable.
The hotel also has a good location, within walking distance to many highlights, and close to public transportation. Usually we object to the high cost of valet parking in the city and choose to leave our car in the Union Square underground parking garage and walk to our hotel, but this time we made the right decision, leaving our car with the Hotel Triton valet staff. For only a couple of dollars more (plus tip which they deserved!), our car was whisked away, in an out privileges were available (not available at Union Square at the less expensive 24-hour rate), and they even let us park outside the hotel on the street for a little longer so we could walk to the Museum of Modern Art area where it's really hard to find parking. We really appreciated their concern and assistance.
My daughter also loved the Triton rubber ducks floating in the fountain at the entrance. Nice touch! We enjoyed sipping coffee in the lobby in the morning, watching people discovering the ducks with amusement as they walked by. Good photo opportunities!
We highly recommend the Hotel Triton, and will stay there again.
Tip: The cafe next door has great chocolate croissants, and the main street of Chinatown has endless eating opportunities.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Comfort and zany atmosphere
    • Disliked — Can't come up with a thing!
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ChicoRoo's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: July 19, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Triton is tops”

Hotel Triton - a Kimpton Hotel

Jun 9, 2008

I already liked Kimpton properties for their small, unique boutique approach to hotels. Every time I step into the room of one the major chains I feel like a little of my soul disappears. Hence, I'll take interesting personality over bland uniformity even if the former means the occasional surprise.

A surprise we were handed at the Triton recently when our stay was going dandy until our car was "trapped" by a broken door at the offsite garage the Triton uses for valet. But how the Triton staff did backflips to deal with situation was the real and rare delight. Our vacation didn't miss a beat as they found us cabs (and paid for them), comped meals and the valet charges. I imagine they could charge some of these expenses back to the garage, but even if they had to eat some they, in exchange, got a customer for life.

And one willing to write his 1st TripAdvisor review ever.

Even without the above incident-turned-delight, our stay at the Triton was terrific. Fun rooms, killer lobby, entertaining staff, nifty SF locale, fair price too. Plus, we love Kimpton's real deal sustainable business practices.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ColoradoBeerfly's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Member since: June 09, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
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Management Response
CreativeZone, General Manager
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Jun 11, 2008
Dear ColoradoBeerFly,

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are not only pleased to have met your expectations but also provide you with a story to tell. Your understanding of the situation made our mission of taking care of you a team effort. We look forward to welcoming you back.

The Triton Staff
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“Fabulous Hotel -Great Location, Staff, Rooms!”

Hotel Triton - a Kimpton Hotel

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, CA
Jun 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Hotel Triton in San Francisco is one of the Kimpton hotels --and when you stay at one of the Kimpton hotels, it's never a dull experience. The Hotel Triton is lovely! The rooms are all so unique and decorated with flair and style. The wine hour is awesome. The staff is amazing --they're friendly and so helpful. I love this hotel! I would recommend staying here when you're on vacation or business --the location is within walking distance to the Financial District and to Union Square.
It's fabulous!

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LARachel's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 04, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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Management Response
CreativeZone, General Manager
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Jun 11, 2008
Dear LARachel,

We appreciate your passionate review and are thrilled that you had such a great visit. Please come back and visit us again soon.

Triton Staff
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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“Awesome Hotel”

Hotel Triton - a Kimpton Hotel

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5 of 5 stars
Huntington Beach, CA
Jun 2, 2008

This hotel is absolutely wonderful! I loved the different look of the hotel. Its unique look was a nice change because staring at white walls with cheesy paintings, like every other hotel, can get boring. It's in an excellent location and it's just a few blocks from a major MUNI station. The employees were incredibly helpful and super nice. They offer a complimentary wine and beer hour at 5 pm, which is something you don't see at most hotels. The restaurant next door (Cafe de la Presse) does Triton's room service and it's extremely tasty! I would highly recommend staying at this hotel. I'm definitely going to stay at the Triton whenever I travel to San Francisco.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Friendly staff
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jen6170's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 18-24
Member since: June 02, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Management Response
CreativeZone, General Manager
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Jun 4, 2008
Dear jen6170

Thanks for sharing your experiences. We are pleased you had a great visit and that the staff met your expectations. No secret that the design is very different from other hotels. The lobby wallpaper alone is quintessential San Francisco; a visual narrative of the city's "schools of design" throughout the last century. We look forward to hosting your stay again.
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“Nice but different experience”

Hotel Triton - a Kimpton Hotel

May 27, 2008

We spent 4 days at the Triton Hotel and enjoyed our stay very much.The hotel has many unusual features compared to other hotels we have stayed with such as the "wine hour" and the decor.If we had anything to complain about it would have to be the garbage trucks every night at all hours of the night.I am not faulting the hotel as we are sure they have little or no control over this matter.Hotel staff was wonderful.We received help from Tim,Anthony,Melissa and Tommy and they all were very pleasant.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location
    • Disliked — garbage trucks
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sheltiegirl46's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 27, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Management Response
CreativeZone, General Manager
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May 29, 2008
Dear Sheltiegirl46,

Thank you for posting your review. We were pleased to read that members of the staff, which you graciously remembered, made you feel welcome. Thank you again for staying at the Triton.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Average price*: $262 (year-round)
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