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Awards and Affiliations
A Green / Sustainable Property - First Party Certified
This property has performed a self-assessment, also known as First Party certification, of its sustainable tourism practices through San Francisco Green Business thus taking steps to understand its impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The property's claims have not been independently verified by a second or third party certification program.
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Property Amenities
Hotel Del Sol has an outdoor splash pool and a courtyard with six-story palm trees strung with hammocks (hammocks are weather permitting). The hotel offers complimentary Continental breakfast, a complimentary video library and complimentary Internet connection. Children receive complimentary visors, beach balls, and sunglasses. Parking is free, a rarity in San Francisco.
The hotel is about three blocks from both Union Street and Chestnut Street, which are lined with trendsetting boutiques, cafés, and restaurants. A complimentary local area shuttle service is available.
Rooms
This three-story, U-shaped San Francisco hotel has 57 rooms, all of which include complimentary wireless Internet access and 32-inch flat-panel TVs. Rooms have tropical bedspreads, wood slat blinds, black-and-white photos of California landmarks, and multicolored walls. Views are of the interior courtyard or the street. Bathrooms have Lather toiletries. All guestrooms are non-smoking.
There is a fee for refrigerators, and availability is not guaranteed.
Room Amenities
Dining
A complimentary Continental breakfast is provided each morning.
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Uno Pizzeria
Balboa Cafe
Beetlenut
Recreation
Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel has an outdoor splash pool, and guests receive discounted access to two nearby clubs: Gorilla Fitness, three blocks away, and 24-Hour Fitness, one mile from the hotel. Two miles away, the Presidio Golf Course is a public 18-hole course deep inside the city's verdant park near the Golden Gate Bridge. The course is lined with century-old eucalyptus and pine trees, and was originally reserved for use by the military. In 1995, the Presidio became a national park, and the golf course went public.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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“Clean and GREAT coffee”
The most important thing is that this hotel was CLEAN. Rooms were a tad small, but how much time do you spend in the room? Great location for restaurants, bars etc. A bit of a walk to Fisherman's Wharf, but worth the stroll.
“Charming, clean, a great value!”
The rooms aren't fancy, but immaculately clean. The hotel itself is very cute with colorful murals. There is a courtyard with tables, 2 hammocks and a pool, with nice landscaping including bamboo plants and lots of flowers. There is a nice continental breakfast included with good coffee and pastries. Would definitely go back!
“A friendly and convenient hotel”
We have just spent 10 days staying at the Hotel Del Sol and we can not recommend it highly enough. Having read previous reviews we didn't believe that it could all be true but it really was! The staff were so friendly, nothing was too much trouble and they were always so cheerful! Breakfast was great - loads of it - as many donuts, pastries and bagels as you can eat with plenty of juice and good coffee! Lots of nice extra touches like the free BBQ on a Friday and - our favourite - milk and cookies every evening!!The pool was larger than we had thought so it was very welcome as we were there during the hottest July since records began!!The hotel was very well situated for getting to all the attractions as it is very near to several regular bus routes. There is also a good variety of local restarants although the one fast food place (KFC) was dire!!We would definately go back if we visit San Francisco again!!
“Feels Like Home in a Big City . . . Can't Wait To Go Back!”
Rooms were clean and bright and colorful. Free breakfast was great start to the day and free parking as well and 6:00PM cookies and milk was a really nice touch as well as the Friday night barbeque. People at the desk went above and beyond with helping with directions, bags, rooms, restaurant recommendations and even trying to find other people rooms. Neighborhood was really nice as well. We can't wait to go back!
“Very good”
Excellent location!
“Excellent value and comfortable beds!”
Great hotel for families. Our children swam in the heated pool in April! We parked early, before check in and the room was very comfortable and very clean. Excellent value and we will be back! The only drawback is the buffet breakfast is served in a very small lobby area so not ideal for a large family.
“Review do Hotel del Sol”
Great staff, very good breakfast, colorful and fun decor!
“Great hotel”
The hotel staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area and its attractions. The atmosphere was cheerful.
“Well priced retro style, near the best of SF”
This neighborhood hotel packs a big punch for a reasonable price. The former 'motor inn' is refurbished with bright colors and fun, cost efficient style and the upbeat staff is second to none. A neighborhood gem for access to the best parts of the city: the Marina, Pacific Heights, Fort Mason (Sunday market), Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio, etc - plus fab restaurants and walks. It is 2 blocks from the amenities of both Chestnut Street and Union Street. Central 'downtown' attractions are a short cab ride away. Consider earplugs, based on motor in layout.
“Sent to sister property Hotel Tomo...”
There was construction at the Hotel del Sol and since we were traveling with a toddler we asked to be moved to another of their properties. The manager there was very polite and made the arrangements for us to transfer our reservation to the Hotel Tomo. They were so accommodating and made sure we were taken care of. I would definitely stay there again. Overall, we were very impressed with the Joie de Vivre service, I regardless of the star ranking of the hotel, you can expect impeccable service.
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The preferred airport for Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi.
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