Hotel Del Sol, A Joie De Vivre Boutique Hotel
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5 Reviews for Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
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"This place rocks"
San Francisco lodging tends to have really small rooms. Not Hotel Del Sol. Hotel del Sol is the most family friendly property in the city.
We loved the bunk beds and really appreciated the loaner board games.
This hotel has a huge pool. The problem that we found is that the city is always too cold for a pool.
The concierge can help you rent a bike and it is a blast to ride it around the wharf.
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"Hotel del Sol harkens back to a simpler time "
Entering the grounds of Hotel del Sol reminds you of a time when neighbors all knew each other and there were block parties. The 50s style hotel surrounds a pool/garden/gathering place where there are two hammocks and large palm trees, lounge chairs and tables for anyone who wants to soak up the sun and socialize with friends and families. You can almost forget that there is a big city beckoning outside. All of the rooms have a deck facing the interior of the hotel and there is plenty of light and window that made our room very cheerful and breezy. Our side of the hotel has the only two family suites, geared towards those traveling with young children. Though our kids are 9 and 5 in ages, they had a terrific time and the set up is great for families with wanderlust.
• Our group: We stayed one night and our kids are ages 9 and 5.
• The Room: The Kid Culture suite (all of them are named on our side of the hotel) consisted of two ample sized adjoining rooms: one with a comfortable queen size bed, desk, a welcoming fireplace (non-functioning), bathroom, and an efficient kitchenette, with microwave oven, and dishes. The second smaller room had a trundle bed and a toy/play area that reminded our daughter of her dentist’s waiting/play area for kids! The hotel is simple in design but well maintained and very clean. It had great light and was warmed by the afternoon sun. There is no need for an air conditioning since there are plenty of windows for a nice cool San Francisco summer breeze. Air conditioning and heat does exist but I don’t think you will need them in mild, San Francisco weather.
• Amenities: There was a thoughtful handwritten letter from the manager, and a gift bag for both the parents and the children. And how clever! The kids goodie bag contained old fashion toys and sweets, that really brought back memories or our road trips taken with our parents.
o Pool: Nice size pool, but no Kiddie/Wading Pool or Jacuzzi.
o Additional Play Areas Nice additional play areas and social areas.
o Child Care/Kid programs Yes, but we did not use it.
o In House Restaurant They serve lemonade and home made cookies in the afternoon (4-6) and continental breakfast with all of the nice basics.
o Laundry Facilities Don’t know
o Free Breakfast: Yes.
o WIFI: Yes
o Sitting Area: Outdoors.
o Adjoining Rooms/Suites Yes. Nice size with comfortable furnishings.
o Kitchenette Yes.
o Air Conditioning Yes.
• Service: The kids felt very welcomed and there were kids of all ages, from ages 5 to 15 seen throughout the hotel. The Staff is very nice and efficient. There were prompt, informative, and nice service touches, such as take out menus available on their shelves, a complimentary collection of DVDs and books for you to use.
• Food: Great restaurants of all kids within walking distance since the Hotel is located right near Union Street and Chestnut Streets, two major shopping/eating neighborhood thorough fare in San Francisco.
• Location: Very close to Lombard Street which is part of Highway 101. Is walking distance and easy driving distance to all major attractions and destinations. You can walk and bike to reach some of the major attractions in San Francisco.
• Money/Value: Yes, definitely worth the money.
• Kid-Friendliness: Kids really liked the hotel, and because we were so comfortable and it was so fun, we had a great time. There was nothing precious about the place, which let all of us relax.
• Best and worst Loved the courtyard and the play area; the second adjoining room with trundle bed and kids toys strewn about that really made the kids feel welcome and special.
If there were a chain of these across the United States, we would even be motivated to take long road trips with the kids!
Please note:
This review is based on a complimentary stay at Hotel del Sol, San Francisco. I received no other compensation besides the hotel stay and the hotel did not express any requirements that I express a particular point of view.
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"Rated Family-Friendly by Ciao Bambino"
Hotel del Sol is conveniently located, kid-durable yet hip, filled with great SF to-do ideas and affordable. Small things like video rentals, the weekend BBQs and daily pool breakfast/afternoon cookies make the place seem fun - for all kinds of kids. Since it's part of the Joie de Vivre hotels, you can build frequency points as well.
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"They just updated their pool"
Pool's just great now. This is one of the most cheery, unique hotels in San Francisco. The staff is very kid friendly -- they even have baby-proofed rooms (that's a first for me). The hotel is also near the Exploratorium, which is in the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
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"Unbeatable, convenient location"
Looking just like a California beach town motor lodge from the 1950s, the two-story Del Sol is Day-Glo yellow, bright orange, royal blue, and flaming red
inside and out, with fabulous striped canvas drapes to pull across the carports.
With low rates, a small swimming pool, free parking, a sauna, even hammocks, and an unbeatable, convenient
location near the Marina and Union Street shopping, this is a rare find in this city. Smallish rooms and spacious suites.
Location.
Located in San Francisco's Marina District neighborhood, this hotel
is close to Mexican Museum. Other attractions include Golden Gate
Bridge.
Features.
Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool. Complimentary
wireless Internet access is available in public areas. A
complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. Guest parking
is complimentary. Wedding services, concierge services, limo/town
car service, and tour assistance are available. Additional property
amenities include multilingual staff and a grocery/convenience
store. This is a smoke free property.
Guestrooms.
There are 57 guestrooms at Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre Boutique
Hotel. Guestrooms are all accessible via exterior corridors.
Guestrooms have pool or courtyard views. Bathrooms feature showers,
designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In
addition to complimentary wireless and wired high speed Internet
access, guestrooms offer multi line phones, CD players, and voice
mail. Televisions have cable channels, first run movies, and DVD
players. Air conditioned rooms also include electronic/magnetic
keys, irons/ironing boards, and clock radios. Guests may request
refrigerators, microwaves, and hypo allergenic bedding.
Housekeeping is available. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds
are available on request. Guestrooms are all non smoking.
Check-In: 3 PM
Check-Out: Noon
Number of Rooms: 57
Number of Suites: 0
Non Smoking Rooms Available: yes
Recreational Facilities:
Pool
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Full size cribs
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