HOTEL CARLTON, A JOIE DE VIVRE HOTEL, San Francisco

Hotel Carlton, A Joie De Vivre Hotel - A Downtown San Francisco boutique hotel with California-Mediterranean fusion dining and city views

Located halfway up Sutter Street's steep slope between Nob Hill and the Tenderloin district, this San Francisco hotel features a spectacular lofted-beam lobby with a communal table, art collections, and books. Hotel Carlton's Saha Lounge serves California cuisine with Mediterranean inspiration, offering a fusion of Yemenese, Arabic, and French influences in a distinctive setting of red molding, yellow walls, and blue base trim. The rooms provide free WiFi, flat-screen HDTVs, marble writing desks, and organic coffee facilities, with upper floor accommodations offering enhanced city views. Walk-in closets and luxury bath amenities come standard in superior rooms. The Joie De Vivre property maintains its 1920s architectural elements through red-trimmed, green-and-white-striped corridors with original moldings. Within 1-1 mile, guests can reach Union Square, Chinatown, the Cable Car Museum, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Eight restaurants, including Fly Bar & Restaurant, Le Marais Bakery, and Colombini Italian Cafe, are located within 0.3 miles.

Pros

Original 1920s architectural features preserved throughout the building

Eight diverse dining options within 984.3 ft

Upper floor rooms offer enhanced city views

Distinctive multi-cultural fusion restaurant with unique color scheme

Cons

Located on a steep slope that may challenge some guests

Positioned between contrasting neighborhoods of affluent Nob Hill and the Tenderloin district