Hotel Vitale

San Francisco, USA

Hotel Terrace
Spa Baths
Americano Restaurant
Hotel Terrace
Deluxe City View King Room
Deluxe City View King Room
Americano Restaurant & Bar
Embarcadero Waterview King
SF City View
Hotel Terrace
Spa Baths
Americano Restaurant
Hotel Terrace
Deluxe City View King Room
Deluxe City View King Room
Americano Restaurant & Bar
Embarcadero Waterview King
SF City View

The hotel

Bagging itself a spot on the waterfront Embarcadero, Hotel Vitale delivers on both location and luxury. Its prime spot puts you a stroll from top dining, shopping and sightseeing; and moments from the historic Ferry Building, with its marketplace, restaurants, and cafés all magnets for gourmands. To work it all off, you get complimentary entry to the YMCA and Bay Club fitness centres, with scheduled classes also included. If you prefer your holidays fitness-free, you could head up to the hotel’s penthouse spa, with its rooftop soaking tubs; to the 2 private terraces, with their views of Bay Bridge; to your luxury guestroom, with its complimentary WiFi and spa-style limestone bathroom; to the lobby for complimentary tea and coffee; or to Americano Restaurant & Bar for homespun Italian dishes and cocktails in its circular lounge.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Along San Francisco’s waterfront strip, the Embarcadero, the Ferry Building is just across the road from the hotel, and there are plenty of restaurants, shopping opportunities, and top attractions within walking distance. Valet-parking $54 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change). Transfer time to San Francisco International airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

200 rooms and suites on 8 floors. All with spa-style limestone bathrooms, flatscreen TV, Bose Wave Music System III with bluetooth music adapter, WiFi, honor bar* and mini fridge, microwave, tea/coffee maker, laptop-size safe, hairdryer, iron and board, bathrobes, slippers, complimentary newspaper, and pillow menu. Tranquil King Rooms have city views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Water View King Rooms have a large window with partial water views including either the Ferry Building or Treasure Island, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Americano Restaurant & Bar (Italian menu, cocktail lounge, outdoor patio, daily breakfast, weekday lunch, and Mon-Sat dinner). Tea and coffee (in lobby). Room service*. Spa Vitale* (with rooftop soaking tubs, guests save 10%). Daily wellness massage. 24-hour fitness centre. YMCA or Bay Club San Francisco fitness facilities (complimentary entry and scheduled classes). Terraces (on floors 5 and 7). Sedan service (within 1 mile radius). Laundry/dry cleaning service*. Concierge. Complimentary WiFi.

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - 10% discount at Spa Vitale - 10 minute daily wellness massage (contact Spa Vitale for your appointment) - Tier 1 WiFi access in guest rooms and common areas of hotel - Daily passes available to the Bay Club and YMCA - Coffee and tea service starting at 4:00am in Americano Restaurant - Nespresso machines (subject to availability) - Nightly shoeshine on request. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1099)
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Jun 16, 2019 Discover58222948013

It was just ok. Not what we are used to and expected for the price. Beds and pillows were awful. Great location though. The bell/doormen were very kind and helpful. Front desk staff seemed overwhelmed and disinterested but weren’t rude.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely view

Jun 15, 2019 Q8796GHelizabethw Franklin, Tennessee

Hotel is beautiful and the views are amazing, but for the price it seems Hotel Vitale should kick it up, a bellman would be nice and accessible outlets (literally had to crawl on the floor to plug in my phone by the night stand).
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Impeccable service

Jun 13, 2019 Wenda G

Thank you so much for a quiet room. The excellent service of our bags being delivered to our room before our arrival! The complimentary wake/ up call. And most of all the use of a microwave as I have a dry eye disorder that requires daily warm compresses. Of course we wish it were a little more affordable to stay at your fine hotel so please let… Read more
Thank you so much for a quiet room. The excellent service of our bags being delivered to our room before our arrival! The complimentary wake/ up call. And most of all the use of a microwave as I have a dry eye disorder that requires daily warm compresses. Of course we wish it were a little more affordable to stay at your fine hotel so please let us know when you have special discounts. We live outside Boston but our son lives in San Fran and we would like to visit more often and have your hotel become our home away from home! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sublime Spot overlooking the Bay & Bay Bridge

Jun 9, 2019 acktraveler2015 Chicago, Illinois

Quality, Service, Friendly Staff, spot-on location. A luxury property with water views directly across the street from The Embarcadero if you want to do the touristy thing in style. I Highly recommend the Hotel Vitale.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Still A Favorite.

Jun 5, 2019 esp75004

This is our favorite hotel when visiting SF over the years. The location is amazing and despite it being older now, it still is a wonderful hotel. It's worth paying more for the water view rooms. Fall asleep to the subtle light that comes through the window from the bay. Wake up and cross the street to the Ferry building for breakfast at Boulettes… Read more
This is our favorite hotel when visiting SF over the years. The location is amazing and despite it being older now, it still is a wonderful hotel. It's worth paying more for the water view rooms. Fall asleep to the subtle light that comes through the window from the bay. Wake up and cross the street to the Ferry building for breakfast at Boulettes Larder. The classic bistro Boulevard is just steps away for dinner. The hotel staff is always professional and friendly. Our stay has always been enjoyable. Read less