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Hotel Vitale

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The Hotel Vitale, in San Francisco, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury hotel. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard" and "great". Guests can enjoy yoga and other local activities. The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Boutique Hotels) and seasoned travelers, who rate it 5 stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jardiniere , Masa's , and Ritz-Carlton Terrace . Also nearby: North Beach , San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park , and Bulo Women . Other local places to consider are Hotel Monaco San Francisco and Prescott Hotel.

Expert Reviews of Hotel Vitale

Citysearch | Lovely rooftop spa offers nurturing services and astounding views.

This intimate spa housed at the top of the ultrasophisticated Hotel Vitale combines fresh, seasonal services with sparkling views of the Embarcadero, Ferry Building and Bay waters. The space features three...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/28/2006
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Citysearch | Modern Embarcadero hotel caters to businessmen, spa-goers and foodies with views of the Bay Bridge and modern amenities.

This eight-floor property boasts 199 rooms, all appointed with Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Guests in the Circular Suites are treated to 270-degree views of the bay--from their bed or two-person limestone...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/30/2005
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Citysearch | Italian standards with a California twist at the Hotel Vitale's hip restaurant.

Visitors can relax in the lounge and sip signature cocktails while gazing at the Bay Bridge or head into the main dining space that's hugged by natural wood. Across from windows showcasing the precious...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/14/2005
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TripAdvisor

With all the great hotels in San Francisco it is hard to believe that there was room for one more. My...
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TripAdvisor

We decided to try the Hotel Vitale because we love finding new places to stay. We stayed at the Vitale...
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We returned from our 2 night stay at the Hotel Vital which opened recently. Location: It is located...
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TripAdvisor

2nd time at the Hotel Vitale, this time only from a quick 1 night stay. Similar to my last stay, I had...
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Open List

The hotel is quite noisy, since it is next to the Embarcadero (6 lane highway). My room was so bad, they put a "white noise" machine by the bed. After 2 sleepless nights, they said I could move but that "check...
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Travelocity

Hotel Vitale opened in March of 2005 in an ideal location for business in the financial district and for leisure as it is on the Embarcadero waterfront and across the street from the landmark Ferry Building....
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TripAdvisor

We are currently staying at the Hotel Vitale and I totally agree with the reviews already posted. The...
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Just returned from a 4 night stay at the Hotel Vitale and can only rave about it. The ambiance is that...
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We stayed at the Hotel Vitale for a few days last week and we truly had a wonderful stay. These are first-class...
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My husband and I just returned from a romantic Saturday night stay at the Hotel Vitale, and we loved...
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User Reviews of Hotel Vitale

Beautiful Hotel and Location

My wife came into the City over the Thanksgiving weeked for a "date night." We chose Hotel Vitale after reading about it on Citysearch and were not disappointed. The service was great and we were upgraded to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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We like Hillary!!!

I put this review on YELP! So I figured I put it on Citysearch too. I have been going to Americano for over a year now on a regular basis. Usually with people from my office. I have to say I have had a lot of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Enjoyed my stay

Hotel Vitale is a great place to say. Maybe they have one employee who is rude? Which hotel doesn't? I read what the author said, "emotional violence", what a ninny, grow up, and have a whiskey. As for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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Don't support this prejudiced hotel

I am so glad I found out about the incident whereupon the prejudiced Hotel Manager ignorantly demanded that N'gugi wa Thiong'o leave the premises of this Hotel. This blatant display of racism is despicable and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Best Massage in SF

We did the couples instruction followed by side-by-side massages. Very good all around. Marty was exceptional and my spouse said it was one of the best massages he has ever had...we have masssages about 1X per...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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Quality of Service Varies

Just so you know, on Nov. 10 2006 NYU literature professor and author N'gugi wa Thiong'o was staying at this hotel while on tour promoting his new Random House novel when a hotel staffer ordered him to leave...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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American...oh?

Americano is a great space with place to grab a drink, sit down and eat, or enjoy the outdoors. The food is decent, interesting selection, with a fun selection of deserts. The scene was not as exciting, mainly...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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not impressed

We needed to make a lunch reservation on short notice and Americano was one of the only available ones. I ordered the dine about town lunch and found the steak that they offered to be extremely tough and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Hotel Vitale is a classic.

I will start off by telling you that I stayed in one of their suites. I found that the room was beautifully lit and decorated with simple furniture yet it was very stylish. The room had a spacious bathroom, a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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Must try the french fries

The atmosphere is nice but quite loud. The food there is generally good but one of the best items on the menu is the french fries, hands down.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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Enjoyable dinner

The really enjoyed the atmosphere at Americano. The seats are very comfortable, and I like the modern space. The place certainly draws an attractive and trendy crowd. Service and food were good, but not great....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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high energy,

Americano has a great bar scene with a crowded happy hour and a nice patio along the Embarcadero. But beyong the bar, Americano also has some serious dining. The bar has some inventive cocktails, includeing...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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One of the worst boutiques.....

Some hotels are worth the price (Wynn Las Vegas)...others not (Hotel Vitale)...Where to start on thi...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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Friday happy hour rocks.

We waited in line for 40 minutes on a warm Friday evening to get into this place. There's a huge outdoors patio which was packed with a pretty decent 30 after work crowd. If you're looking for a fun place on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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Ruined Vacation

The hotel is noisy, because it is next to the Embarcadero (a six lane highway). After requesting a quiet room, I was put next to the elevator and the electrical equipment. Every ten minutes there was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Outdoor bar - Warning: service with a bad attitude

Rude servers working the outdoor bar. I don't mind paying $13 for a decent glass of wine but please, the "talk-to-the-hand" attitude is SO out of place at this upscale restaurant where I've enjoyed the indoor...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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such a scene

I've been here once just for drinks and once for dinner. It took almost 30 min to get a drink at the bar, after waiting outside to get in (at 6p). If you have reservations for dinner, they allow you to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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so so

I had heard some interesting things about this spa and was somewhat let down after visiting. It's a nice location with pretty views but i wasn't impressed with the facial i received. May be worth another shot...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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Great customer service.. a truly pleasant experience.

My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary by treating ourselves to the Bathing Ritual and Side by Side Massage at Spa Vitale. Not only were the treatments heavenly, but the impeccable and pleasant customer...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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Wonderful Experience!

Hotel Vitale is superb! I visited from Chicago and never have I had better service, or met a more welcoming staff. The hotel iteself is modern, chic, and in great taste. However, the service just simply cannot...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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Great food and impeccable service

We went there on a Monday nite for our anniversary. We got a quiet table away from the bigger crowds. Our waiter was very nice and considerate, he gave us great service without invading our private...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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americano

great location by the water. delicious food. reasonable price. beautiful restaurant. great for l...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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Perfect On All Fronts

Hotel Vitale is perfectly located - on the end of Mission right on the Embarcadero. The hotel is be...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/11/2006
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Barely feels like a hotel

After proposing to my fiancee in SF, we stayed here for the night to celebrate. The rooms are spacious, well-decorated, clean, extremely comfortable and come with a flat-screen TV. The bed was probably one of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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VERY IMPRESSIVE

The ambiance of Americano really stands out. It's part of the gorgeous new Hotel Vitale on Embarcadero. We started out with a couple of their really inventive cocktails in their lounge. The couches were really...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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Spa, large tub w/ views, outdoor terraces..

Just spent the weekend at Hotel Vitale for a short fun weekend with a friend...we both had a blast and enjoyed ourselves in the surprisingly good Americano restaurant. They tucked us away in the back corner...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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blah food, high prices, snotty staff

I was not impressed by the food. the menu wasn't anything special, the dishes were sort of greasier than i expected and i found the staff to be innattentive and rude. all in all, not worth going.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Exceptional experience

The food is seasonal Cal/Italian and very ahead itself. The food and wine menu offer a great value with professional service in a comfortable, yet casual atmosphere. What more could you ask for? However,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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WOW, what a scene!

I walked into the Americano on a Friday night for dinner last week and could not believe all people. My firend and I almost left, it was loud, but once we were seated in the dining room, the din subsided and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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Go for Drinks and then Go Elsewhere for Dinner

A very attractive space with a very lively bar scene. Extremely loud. The restaurant part of the operation is mediocre at best - long waits between courses; stone cold food, unimaginative cuisine, and weird...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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Very Disappointing, nothing to write home about.

I was excited to go to Americano for a fun dinner. What I got was less than mediocre food and very disappointing service. It also has boring, usual ambiance. Not recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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Can 1 bad waitress ruin the night? YES!

The food was mostly terrific, ambiance is sleek, but the service was the worst I've suffered in ages. Apps were decent (nix the artichokes). Entrees were a hit. The 6 of us agreed that we'd come back for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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Disappointed

The location, view and decor are very nice and trendy. Unfortunately, the food was quite disappointing. Nothing here to write home about. Lacked distinct flavors. Also, Friday nights are not a good night to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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Not Impressed

I went there for lunch, the decor is very nice. But I can summarized the food as trying to hard. It's not American, it's not Italian and it's not good American- Italian fusion. Everyone at my table were not...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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Fabulous CA modern style, lux beds & bath

Despite the nondescript exterior, this is a great hotel! The staff was friendly & accomodating at check-in. We had the mushroom & truffle pizza at the Americana and it was very good - a thin crust, fresh...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2005
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Cheers for Americano!!!

This place just opened in March and has created quite a buzz. The servers are well trained, confident and professional. The food is creative, fun and of really good quality. Americano offers an approachable...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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Definitely NOT Italian, but Italian inspired

Nice looking bar, dimly lit. Quick bartender with an easy smile, perfect margarita, very fresh. Courteous host when we checked in, but the girl who brought us to our table wasn't friendly and didn't smile. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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Outstanding service in chic new restaurant!

I eat out very often for work and for pleasure - and had an outstanding experience at the new restaurant Americano last night. The wine list was varied and had lots of great options in all price points - and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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User Review

This was a great dining experience. Prices are reasonable and the food is well worth it. The wine list is great. The menu is creative and the interior design creates a hip, luxurious and satisfying experience....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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Hotel Food with an Effort

Green garlic soup w/poached egg, toast, parmesan. Not that interesting even w/the egg and cheese. NY strip roulades (two) stuffed w/mushrooms, sauteed greens, grilled baby onions, fingerling potatoes. Steak...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2005
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