Description:
While this bargain find has the same floor plan as San Francisco's numerous other Euro-style hotels -- small lobby, narrow hallways, cramped rooms -- the owners of the des Arts have made an obvious effort to distance themselves from the competition by including a visually stimulating dose of artistic license throughout the hotel. The lobby, for example, hosts a rotating art gallery featuring contemporary works by emerging local artists and is outfitted with groovy furnishings, while the guest rooms are soothingly situated with quality furnishings and tasteful accouterments. There's one suite that can sleep up to four persons at no additional charge. You'll love the lively location as well: right across the street from the entrance to Chinatown and 2 blocks from Union Square. There's even a French brasserie right downstairs. Considering the price (rooms with a very clean shared bathroom start at $59), quality, and location, it's quite possibly the best budget hotel in the city. Tip: Log onto the hotel's website to check out the "Painted Rooms" designed by local artists, then call the hotel directly to book your favorite.
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User Reviews for Hotel des Arts
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Great location, great arty rooms and breakfast, shame about the bed!
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This hotel is in a great location to explore San Franscisco, being right next to the gate entrance to Chinatown, but only 10min walk to Union Sq. We walked everywhere from this location...
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- posted on 11.21.12
- by Benvinda R
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Watch out for the binmen...
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Firstly, the hotel is located in a very convenient area - nicely positioned for transport whether that be the bus, tram or the underground. Lots of decent places for eating lunch but...
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- posted on 10.31.12
- by CaptainStu7
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Come for the location, the price and the Art
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I have to say we were a little wary because of the mixed reviews, but we were very happy. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, always eager to help. We stayed in the Louis...
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- posted on 10.28.12
- by dianerad
Awards:
CitySearch
- Boutique Hotel 2007 – Editorial Winner
- Budget Hotel 2006 – Editorial Winner
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2009
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 800/956-4322
- fax: 415/956-0399
- send email
Address:
- 447 Bush St
- at Grant St
- San Francisco, CA 94108
Neighborhood:
Civic Center/DowntownAmenities:
- air-conditioning
- breakfast included
- business-facilities
- internet-available
- laundry
- non-smoking
- parking
- refrigerator
- safe-deposit
- tv-in-room
Brand name:
- C-Two Hotels
Payments:
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