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Hotel Carlton

Rates from $97

The Open View

The Carlton Hotel, in San Francisco, is a 3 star inexpensive hotel that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The hotel caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, is situated in the "tenderloin" area, and provides free parking, an airport shuttle, and internet access. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "super" and "great". What travelers said they loved: "the service", "the staff", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Value Hotels). 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 Argonaut Hotel and Hotel Rex.

Expert Reviews of Hotel Carlton

Gayot

This stylish boutique hotel was built in 1927 and recently underwent a significant renovation by the Joie de Vivre group. May 2004 saw its grand re-opening. Of note: Oriental rugs, carved furnishings and...
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User Reviews of Hotel Carlton

Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne W.

5.0 of 5 stars. this hotel holds a special place in my heart. when we moved to the bay area, we lived in the east bay temporarily while saving money, when we wanted a special night in the city (birthdays,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brennen B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hotel Carlton is an incredible value in San Francisco. I booked two nights there a while ago based on the good reviews and the affordable rooms, and I was not disappointed. At first, we were in a room…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. No complaints really. Yeah, the walls are thin, but if it werent for stupid inconsiderate guests who speak as loud as they can and keep going in and out and in and out of their rooms slamming the door…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Decent hotel nice staff pet friendly, but this is not Nob Hill! The neighborhood is frequented by tranny-tutes, not a problem for me, but it is an interesting hood. Free wine half hour daily and the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A. M.

3.0 of 5 stars. A cold water dispenser is on the top floor and ice is at the first. Front desk calls to check if everything is okay. There is a ceiling fan, no air conditioner. You will hear your neighbors talking…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean U.

3.0 of 5 stars. Category: Hotel Location: 1075 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94109
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Philip T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really cool hotel for a super great price. All the staff people we dealt with were awesome and the complimentary wine hour was very nice too. We rolled into SF around 9am and they let us check in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dean P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great start to our stay. The guy at the front desk cant do enough for you. They even ring you when you first get through the door to see everything is OK! Love the decor , the condition of the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had a pleasant experience at Hotel Carlton. It's clean, simple, and well located with a warm and welcoming lobby downstairs. I did, however, run into some problems with the hotel management. The…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. First off, let me start by saying : I love Joie De Vivre Hotels. I think the chain makes it's point of giving each hotel it's own personality. So when I had a friend coming in from San Diego, who…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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priceline.com

The valet hit my car and they denied the situation even after I showed my rental agreement that did not contain the same yellow scratch. But they had a huge yellow pole in the garage. The facility still was...
priceline.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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priceline.com

The hotel exceeded our expectations. The staff, including the housekeeping, was all nice and represented themselves and the hotel to the highest degree. We would definitely stay there again. Thank you Carlton.
priceline.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jo l.

2.0 of 5 stars. I had read all the positive reviews on this site and others and booked a standard room for a friend's wedding in the city. My boyfriend and I arrived after a 6am flight (not recommended) and asked for…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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priceline.com

Great experience given the downtown SF location, but don't expect isolation from noisy hallway and adjacent rooms. Extremely helpful and friendly staff.
priceline.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by purple z.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Carlton is a very decent boutique hotel in lower Nob Hill. My mom stayed at this hotel during a visit June 07. I live in the neighborhood, LOVE IT. It's a great choice if you want to stay on…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Catie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely fabulous hotel. The staff was friendly, informative, helpful and personable. We had a bit of an ordeal trying to figure out where to park, so when we came in the doors we were greeted by…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Zalina L.

2.0 of 5 stars. CLEARLY no one who has written a review for this place has ever stayed in a really nice hotel. I just stayed at this hotel this past weekend. First of all, I had called to get a late check-in because…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel p.

4.0 of 5 stars. this is a great hotel. if you don't mind staying slightly down the road from the union square madness, you can get all the charm and style of a boutique hotel at a better rate. the lobby is the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by shawn g.

3.0 of 5 stars. Stayed here while my house was fumigated and the landlord was footing the bill, but asked that I try to keep it "reasonable". being the respectable tenant that i am, i booked a room at the Carlton…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurel B.

4.0 of 5 stars. An affordable boutique hotel. I looked at a bunch of rooms (recently done) and thought they were charming (as was Theo, the manager). Those things, and its proximity not only to its own in-house…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony i.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cool little boutique hotel. It's definately worth the price. I booked a 3 night stay Mon-Thurs. The rate was ~$102 $25 for parking; but I saw the sign in the garage and it stated $20/night. I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. For the price, it seems to be the best deal around. It felt like a cute boutique hotel, but was really affordable. You're also near Polk Street with a nice handful of a budget-friendly restaurants,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Coco K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Kinda funky place for a "boutique" hotel because there's not much around. Two blocks from Polk Street and in the other direction, two blocks away from all those Art Institute Universities on Sutter.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Claire K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Clean and comfortable, with staff people who were a lot nicer than those at the other budget hotels in the area. They have a restaurant, Saha, which looked fun, but we did not eat there. The…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by kelly t.

3.0 of 5 stars. this place was nice. the rooms were very clean and i liked the international decor. the staff was very helpful, offering recommendations and giving us directions. the location is kind of weird for a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Carlton is kind of an odd bird among the JDV family. It certainly isn't as nice as the Adagio or the Vitale. And this hotel certainly isn't in the greatest block in all of San Francisco. That…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivien W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Charming, international-themed hotel that is part of the JDV chain, which I love. The staff is super-friendly, and I recently did the "Around-the-World" package which features a free cultural outing…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Simon S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sweet little hotel in an off-the-beat-track neighborhood. Close to downtown, but not downtown. Decent rooms.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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Carlton Hotel - great value in Sf

I work in SF on a regular basis and stay in hotels quite a bit usually targeting the $100-$150/night...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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TripAdvisor

This is a very beautiful hotel. Must stay. Its a bit far from Union Square about 5 blocks walk but the...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Hotel Carlton in San Francisco, California. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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TripAdvisor

Very pleasant place in San Francisco, nice room with details taken care of, different from the usual,...
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TripAdvisor

We stayed for 7 nights at the Carlton. We had a free room upgrade to a quiet room which was very pleanantly...
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TripAdvisor

I normally stay over a night or two in San Francisco when I am in Silicon Valley on business, so it is...
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Yahoo! Travel

The lobby has eclectic furnishings that work to give it a "High Victorian" feel. Wine tasting every afternoon provides a connection to the California wineries and contributes to the cosmopolitan...
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TripAdvisor

I loved this hotel. Small, clean, nicely decorated, and super nice staff. I paid only $110 for a top...
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TripAdvisor

The Carlton Hotel is in a great location and allows easy access to the tourist destinations within SF....
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ThisisTravel

Elegant option with pleasant welcoming atmosphere. Surrounding areas fairly hilly.
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Travelocity

This quaint hotel just a few blocks from Union Square and Cable Cars was a nice surprise. The hotel was very clean and service was good. Would definately stay there again! Nice change from the chain hotels....
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TripAdvisor

We stayed here during our last minute San Francisco trip this March and absolutelty loved it. From the...
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Travelocity

The Hotel Carlton, which reopened in May 2004 after a $6 million renovation, is an AAA Three-Diamond property ideally located five blocks from Union Square, and approximately 15 miles from San Francisco...
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TripAdvisor

The staff were friendly and very helpful; the front desk upgraded me at no charge (without my even asking!)...
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TripAdvisor

Live in Oakland and sometimes stay in SF for special events. Asked for a last minute room and got a great...
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Hotels.com

San Francisco is at your doorstep when you stay at The Carlton, located near Union Square and close to the California Street cable car line. The convenience of the cable car allows access to all the fun and...
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Yahoo! Travel

Everything was really quite nice. We were happy with the room, the service, and the restaurant. It's wihtin easy walking distance, and the off-street parking garage is just across the street...
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Orbitz

Hotel Carlton is certified by the City of San Francisco as a Green business and is carbon neutral. Solar panels were recently installed on the roof. Saha, the hotel's restaurant, is now Zagat-rated Excellent....
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