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Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel

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8 Mission St
San Francisco, CA, US 94105

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1-800-311-4307

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Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 3:00 PM

Location. Opened in 2005, the Hotel Vitale - a Joie de Vivre Hotel is a premier bay-front property located across the street from the revitalized Embarcadero waterfront in San Francisco, Calif. The Embarcadero Shopping Center is located one block away.

Hotel Features. This property was highlighted on the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List and on the 2007 Travel + Leisure 500 list. The modernist lobby features pine paneling, limestone columns and a still-life painted reception desk. Americano Restaurant features a circular bar and an outdoor patio that are popular with after-work locals. Chef Paul Arenstam oversees an Italian and California-influenced menu with featured temptations such as shaved squash pizzetas and steak stuffed with trumpet mushrooms.

The hotel offers 1,700 square feet of function space. Hotel-wide wireless Internet access is complimentary. A business center houses four computer stations. The 24-hour fitness center features cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, and complimentary yoga is offered daily. Spa Vitale offers treatments such as the lavender, organic sugar San Francisco Treat massage, and essential oil aromatherapies.

Guestrooms. Lavender-scented hallways lead to 200 guestrooms located on eight floors. Beds feature pillow-top mattresses draped with 440-thread-count linens and down comforters. Décor includes soft mint-blue and pale-green fabrics, and original works of art. Room highlights include lounging divans and expansive city- and bay-view picture windows. Technological advancements feature wall-mounted LCD flat-screen televisions, CD players and IPOD/MP3 docking stations.

Guestroom amenities include complimentary laptop-compatible safes and minibars. DVD players and coffee/tea makers are available on request. Wired high-speed and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Bathrooms feature makeup mirrors.

Expert Tip. Two private rooftop soaking tubs are shielded by tall, leafy bamboo plants. Spa attendants draw guests' baths, adding natural herbs that further enhance this serene experience. Clothing is optional.

  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco
  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel in San Francisco

Number of Rooms: 199 Number of Floors: 8

Business Center, Bar/Lounge , Banquet Facilities , Elevator/lift , Event catering , Business services , Parking (secure) , Full-service health spa , Room service (24 hours) , Coffee in lobby , Video library , Express check-out , Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary) , Medical assistance available , Shoe shine , Conference room(s) , Restaurant(s) in hotel , Parking (valet) , Concierge services , Number of floors: 8, Audio-visual equipment , Air-conditioned public areas , Parking (surcharge) , Tour assistance , Breakfast available (surcharge) , Multilingual staff , Complimentary newspapers in lobby , 24-hour front desk , Porter/bellhop , Doorman/doorwoman , Limo or Town Car service available , Internet access - wireless , Internet access in public areas - high speed , Internet access in public areas - complimentary , Massage - treatment room(s) , Meeting rooms (small groups) , Parking garage , Smoke-free property , Technology helpdesk , Express check- in , Number of rooms: 200, Wheelchair accessible , Photocopy machines , Suitable for children , Fax machine , Pool table , Umbrella , Tours/ticket assistance , Media library , Accessible path of travel , Accessible bathroom , Roll-in shower , Handicapped parking , In-room accessibility , Accessibility equipment for the deaf , Braille or raised signage , Dry cleaning/laundry service , Pet policy Dogs only, Fitness facilities

Voice mail , Rollaway beds , Cribs (infant beds) available , High-speed Internet access , Premium television channel(s) , Internet access (complimentary) , Electronic/magnetic keys , Wireless Internet access , Blackout drapes/curtains , Shower/tub combination , Refrigerator (on request) , In-room massage available , Air conditioning , Minibar , Wake-up calls , Complimentary newspaper , Multi-line phone , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Housekeeping , Climate control , Premium bedding , Pay movies , Designer toiletries , Clock radio , CD player , Bathrobes , In-room safe , Iron/ironing board , Hair dryer , Complimentary toiletries , In-room childcare (surcharge) , Dial-up Internet access , Extra towels/bedding in room , Electronic check-out , Desk , Makeup/shaving mirror , DVD player , Non-smoking only , Phone , Private bathroom , Microwave (on request) , Turndown service (on request) , Ergonomic chair , Cordless phone , Speakerphone , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Dial-up Internet access (complimentary) , Sea view , Courtyard view , Pillowtop mattress , Water view , City view , Air conditioning , Housekeeping , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Multi-line phone , Wake-up calls , Complimentary newspaper , Minibar , Bathrobes , Hair dryer , In-room safe , Iron/ironing board , Climate control , Premium bedding , Pay movies , Designer toiletries , Clock radio , CD player , Voice mail , Cribs (infant beds) available , Rollaway beds , Premium television channel(s) , High-speed Internet access , Electronic/magnetic keys , Internet access (complimentary) , Wireless Internet access , Blackout drapes/curtains , In-room massage available , Shower/tub combination , Refrigerator (on request) , Complimentary toiletries , In-room childcare (surcharge) , Dial-up Internet access , Extra towels/bedding in room , Electronic check-out , Desk , Makeup/shaving mirror , DVD player , Non-smoking only , Phone , Private bathroom , Microwave (on request) , Turndown service (on request) , Ergonomic chair , Cordless phone , Speakerphone , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Dial-up Internet access (complimentary) , City view , Water view , Pillowtop mattress , Courtyard view , Sea view , Cribs (infant beds) available , Rollaway beds , Voice mail , High-speed Internet access , Wireless Internet access , Premium television channel(s) , Pay movies , Climate control , Premium bedding , Clock radio , Designer toiletries , Iron/ironing board , In-room safe , Hair dryer , CD player , Bathrobes , Housekeeping , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Multi-line phone , Minibar , Wake-up calls , Complimentary newspaper , Air conditioning , In-room massage available , Shower/tub combination , Refrigerator (on request) , Electronic/magnetic keys , Blackout drapes/curtains , Internet access (complimentary) , Complimentary toiletries , In-room childcare (surcharge) , Dial-up Internet access , Extra towels/bedding in room , Electronic check-out , Desk , Makeup/shaving mirror , DVD player , Non-smoking only , Phone , Private bathroom , Microwave (on request) , Turndown service (on request) , Ergonomic chair , Cordless phone , Speakerphone , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Dial-up Internet access (complimentary) , Sea view , Courtyard view , Pillowtop mattress , Water view , City view , Air conditioning , Minibar , Wake-up calls , Complimentary newspaper , Housekeeping , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Bathrobes , Multi-line phone , In-room safe , Iron/ironing board , Hair dryer , Shower/tub combination , Refrigerator (on request) , In-room massage available , Internet access (complimentary) , Electronic/magnetic keys , Blackout drapes/curtains , Premium television channel(s) , Wireless Internet access , High-speed Internet access , Premium bedding , Climate control , CD player , Clock radio , Designer toiletries , Rollaway beds , Cribs (infant beds) available , Voice mail , Pay movies , Complimentary toiletries , In-room childcare (surcharge) , Dial-up Internet access , Extra towels/bedding in room , Electronic check-out , Desk , Makeup/shaving mirror , DVD player , Non-smoking only , Phone , Private bathroom , Microwave (on request) , Turndown service (on request) , Ergonomic chair , Cordless phone , Speakerphone , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Dial-up Internet access (complimentary) , Pillowtop mattress , City view , Water view , Courtyard view , Sea view , Cribs (infant beds) available , High-speed Internet access , Voice mail , Rollaway beds , Premium bedding , Climate control , Pay movies , Hair dryer , Iron/ironing board , In-room safe , CD player , Designer toiletries , Clock radio , Air conditioning , Wake-up calls , Complimentary newspaper , Housekeeping , Minibar , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Multi-line phone , Bathrobes , Premium television channel(s) , Wireless Internet access , Blackout drapes/curtains , Refrigerator (on request) , Shower/tub combination , In-room massage available , Electronic/magnetic keys , Internet access (complimentary) , Complimentary toiletries , In-room childcare (surcharge) , Dial-up Internet access , Extra towels/bedding in room , Electronic check-out , Desk , Makeup/shaving mirror , DVD player , Non-smoking only , Phone , Private bathroom , Microwave (on request) , Turndown service (on request) , Ergonomic chair , Cordless phone , Speakerphone , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Dial-up Internet access (complimentary) , Pillowtop mattress , City view , Water view , Courtyard view , Sea view , Clock radio , Desk , Designer toiletries , Premium bedding , Climate control , Voice mail , Pay movies , Iron/ironing board , Complimentary toiletries , In-room safe , Bathrobes , Hair dryer , Air conditioning , Wake-up calls , Complimentary newspaper , Housekeeping , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Minibar , Multi-line phone , Dial-up Internet access , Shower/tub combination , In-room massage available , CD player , Blackout drapes/curtains , In-room childcare (surcharge) , Wireless Internet access , Premium television channel(s) , Internet access (complimentary) , Electronic/magnetic keys , Extra towels/bedding in room , Makeup/shaving mirror , Electronic check-out , Cribs (infant beds) available , Rollaway beds , High-speed Internet access , DVD player , Non-smoking only , Phone , Private bathroom , Microwave (on request) , Refrigerator (on request) , Turndown service (on request) , Ergonomic chair , Cordless phone , Speakerphone , In-room safe (accommodates laptop) , Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary) , Dial-up Internet access (complimentary) , Sea view , Courtyard view , Water view , City view , Pillowtop mattress

Near U.S. Mint

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

U.S. Mint - 0 km / 0 mi
Railway Museum - 0.1 km / 0 mi
Holocaust Center of Northern California - 0.1 km / 0 mi
TransAmerica Pyramid - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Union Square - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Coit Tower - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
AT&T Park - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Pier 39 - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Fisherman's Wharf - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Lombard Street - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Exploratorium - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Japanese Tea Garden - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Golden Gate Bridge - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi

The preferred airport for Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 19.8 km / 12.3 mi.

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.

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