Hotel Des Arts
San Francisco, CA 94108-3704
Phone: (800) 956-4322
- Cross Street:
- Grant Ave
- Specialties:
- Budget Hotel
- Best of Citysearch:
- Boutique Hotel 2007, Budget Hotel 2006
Editorial Review for Hotel Des Arts – by Joanna Currier
The Scene
Art lovers thrill to this unique concept hotel, where emerging local and international artists are given free creative reign. All but 10 of the hotel's 51 chambers have been individually reworked to feature atmospheric murals, cutting-edge design, energetic street art and graffiti, and even installation art. Guests range from students to businessmen thanks to the hotel's convenient, prime location.
The Details
Furnishings are sleek, comfortable and specially designed to offset the surrounding, explosive artwork. Modern amenities include a television, iron, and hair dryer in each room, contemporary pullout couches in suites, and dataports and wireless access throughout. The hotel was once a Victorian boarding house; accordingly, some rooms share hallway bathrooms. All bathrooms feature old-fashioned, claw-foot tubs. Complimentary continental breakfast available.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe hotel also lists as a gallery, and is the only one of its kind in the country. Walk-in visitors are welcome for tours.
Know Before You GoCall directly to reserve an art room. Guests can also choose to alternate rooms to experience the work of more than one artist.
User Reviews for Hotel Des Arts
05/25/2008 Posted by beth60
How did this hotel gets such high praise? Perhaps the raters olfactory senses are non functioning as the hotel just plain smells. The hallways from stale air and rooms from spelled beer that has never been cleaned. The images on the web might be cute, but do not be fooled, this place is a pit and staff are minimal. The first sign that was not worth the rating was the front clerk explanation on how to park to check in, she just could not seem to be able to express white is Ok red is not, nor is there a sign. As we walked in the door and empty wine bottled sat on the stairs. this is hotel for your first 1 out of college, certainly not a working professional. The sink isn't in the bathroom and they haven't bothered to replace the 1950 sink in which the hot and cold water is not pre-mixed. the carpet is filthy and needed replacing back in the 70's. I can't even imagine ridding the elevator if it is ever hot? this place wasn't even all that cheap- 200.00 for weekend. the only good thing is the location- but there are plenty of small hotels in the same area that must believe that cleaning is good thing.
Pros: location
Cons: bad service and filthy rooms
06/14/2007 Posted by alexa101miles
I travel to SF about once every couple of years so I have a good idea what I like about the City, where to stay and what to do. This is now my favorite place to stay. I got one of there Suites. It was just me but I wanted to sprawl out. The rate for the Suite was still less than just a plain room at another Union Square hotel. When I got there I was very impressed. As a bonus the room had an unadvertised big screen lcd. My room had been painted by Sheppard Fa_ry who I've seen exhibit in LA. You can pick your room on their website. All the rooms are different - painted by different artists. I recommend you book directly with the hotel so you know you're going to get the room you want. The hotel is small and full of quirks. As one of the other reviews said this isn't a chain hotel by a long shot. If you want Marriot or Hilton this may not be your place. But I like unique experiences and this is definitely that. Plus, the location can't be beat. Just a block off of everything: cable car, chinatown, Union Square, Moscone center, etc. Add a free breakfast included with the room, free wireless Internet and I can't see what anyone would ever complain about.
Pros: unique, art, location, staff
Cons: not good if you like a plain vanilla chain hotel
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