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Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

1075 Sutter St San Francisco, 94109 United States of America

Historic San Francisco hotel with eclectic decor

Near cable car
Built in 1927, this nine-story downtown San Francisco hotel is 3 blocks from a cable car line, 6 blocks from Union Square, and 8 blocks from the main entrance to Chinatown. Show more
Town Car service
Complimentary evening wine receptions are held in Hotel Carlton's lobby; the hotel provides complimentary weekday morning Town Car service to the financial district.
Global influences
All 161 nonsmoking guestrooms at Hotel Carlton feature Tibetan mountain-themed art, hand-painted Moroccan tables, ceiling fans, marble-top desks, pedestal sinks, and Egyptian-cotton linens. Hide

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4.3out of 5

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89%

of guests recommend

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Superior Double Bed
Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Cable television service. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Voice mail. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Ceiling fan. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Superior King Bed
Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Cable television service. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Voice mail. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Ceiling fan. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
City View Queen
Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Cable television service. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Voice mail. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Ceiling fan. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Superior Queen Room
Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Cable television service. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Voice mail. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Ceiling fan. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
City View Two Fulls
Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Cable television service. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Voice mail. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Ceiling fan. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Superior Two Fulls
Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Cable television service. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Voice mail. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Ceiling fan. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Pets accepted
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • No rollaway beds available
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per day
    • Pet fee: USD 35 per day
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Awards and Affiliations

A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified

This property participates in LEED Certified, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.

  • Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel is listed in the 2008 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
  • Braille or raised signage

Property Amenities

On weekday mornings, Hotel Carlton provides complimentary Town Car service upon request to the financial district. The Arabic-fusion restaurant Saha has a sleek decor and serves breakfast, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Complimentary evening wine receptions are held in the lobby amid the hotel's collection of international art and artifacts.

This San Francisco hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the hotel; two computer workstations with high-speed Internet access (surcharge) are located on the lobby level. Guests receive discounted access to a nearby fitness center.

  • Concierge services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Event catering
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Business services
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Total number of rooms - 161
  • Number of floors - 9
  • Tour assistance
  • Medical assistance available
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Valet parking
  • Elevator/lift
  • Year Built - 1927
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel, San Francisco,  United States of America, Property Amenities Meeting Facility

Rooms

Hotel Carlton's guestrooms feature hand-painted Moroccan tables, Lucite-beaded table lamps, 1930s-style armchairs, marble-topped desks, ceiling fans, and Tibetan mountain-themed photographs.

Guestrooms at this San Francisco hotel include coffeemakers, laptop-compatible safes, and TVs with complimentary premium channels. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Bathrooms feature pedestal sinks and Judith Jackson bath products.

Deluxe rooms offer expansive city views. Superior rooms have limited views.

All rooms are nonsmoking.

Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel, San Francisco,  United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Pay movies
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Ceiling fan
  • Climate control
  • Voice mail
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking only
  • Cable television service
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available

Dining

Saha - This Middle Eastern-style restaurant serves Arabic-fusion cuisine in a sleek space with dark-wood floors, bright red-lacquer seats, and red-leather upholstery. House specialties include Saha's own red curry served with stuffed acorn squash and tofu, classic Moroccan couscous, and lamb tagine with prunes and almonds. Open for breakfast, dinner, and Sunday brunch.

Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel, San Francisco,  United States of America, Dining Dining

Recreation

The hotel does not have its own fitness facilities, but guests receive discounted access to a fitness center three blocks away.

Public 18-hole golf courses within five miles of the hotel include the Presidio Golf Club and the Lincoln Park Golf Course. Three miles away, Golden Gate Park has walking and running trails, a children's playground, gardens, and tennis courts. Ocean beaches, including Seal Rock, are five miles from the hotel.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Playground nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

4.3
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.2
Neighborhood:
3.6
90%

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Robby S from Washington, DC
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 5 2011

“An incredible value in downtown SF”

This is a cute hotel in the heart of San Francisco, walking distance from Van Ness St., Nob Hill, and Union Square. The rates can't be beat, free wireless, comfortable rooms. It's on the border of a somewhat sketchy neighborhood, but definitely not dangerous. I stay here on every trip to SF and love it!

james c from birmingham alabama
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 30 2011

“wonderful staff, comfortable room, i'll go back”

very cute boutique hotel, with accordingly small but well appointed room. large enough bathroom, large closet, a little small but cozy. free wine and entertainment (funky jazz by one of the employees!) every afternoon and a warm fireplace in the very nice lobby. not too far to walk to the bart station. good restaurants all over the neighborhood, which seemed safe most nights but got a little sketchy on friday night. the staff were super friendly, charming, and very helpful. helped me get a rental car (with a nice discount). i will definitely stay at the carlton whenver i'm in SF.

A Traveler from Los Osos, California
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 29 2011

“Fantastic little hotel with great caring staff”

It's about five to ten minute into town depending how fast you walk. The staff couldn't be more friendly or have a greater sense of humor. There's free wine in the evening and music entertainment from one of the talented staff. Breakfast: either eat at the hotel or wait until you get into town.

When to go
Coffee lovers must experience the cappuccino at the Blue Bottle in the Ferry Building and pair that with the salami sandwich from the Acme Bread Company, a decadent lunch. The coffee is a combination of art and desert in a cup and the sandwich is fresh in a crispy french baguette. Authentic Chinese food at Capital on clay in Chinatown. Mostly locals eat here.
Liz H from Rochester, NY
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 28 2011

“No A/C”

Great hotel for the price I paid. You can't ask for more. I felt safe too and that is very important. The only down side was no A/C, just a ceiling fan. Excellent for cooler months.

A Traveler from Illinois
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 26 2011

“Overall nice hotel with the deal”

It is great once we request to change to a quiet room away from the main door of the hotel. However the wall is thin that you can hear people laughing and talking as if they are right next to you. But I guess it is the common problem of non-expensive hotel in San Fran

Area recommendations
Union square, fisherman wharf
A Traveler from Austria
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 23 2011

“Nice for the price”

the hotel has a very good location. You can walk to Union Square and Market Street, where a lot of shops are. Even the Pier is in walking distance. The hotel offers free wine very afternoon.

Area recommendations
Downtown
A Traveler from Wisconsin
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 22 2011

“Very satisfied”

First time to San Francisco. Great location. Walking distance to shopping, dining, and night life. Would stay there again. Great value.

A Traveler from Illinois
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 10 2011

“Great San Francisco Hotel Value”

The Carlton proved to be a conveniently located, clean, comfortable hotel. Our room, while not luxurious, was larger than we expected, with a large sleeping area, a modern bathroom, and a separate walk-in closet. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The wine hour (actually half-hour) was a nice touch, with occasional music performaed by a staff member. It was a great value!

Area recommendations
North Beach has great restaurants and cafes; also nice for people-watching.
A Traveler from kapolei, hawaii
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 8 2011

“Very happy with the hotel”

Great location close to a lot of tourist place. Walking distance from the cable car, and the bus. Friendly staff from the check in to the people who work within the hotel are nice. Clean room friendly staff can't complain. They even give you a map and give you suggestion from where to eat to where to go.

A Traveler from Tucson, AZ
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Nov 2 2011

“Very Noisy! Paper-Thin Walls!”

Great staff, location in a rapidly-gentrifying part of the Tenderloin, easy to get to sights, clean room -- but the noise is terrible between rooms. The walls are very thin. None of the people in rooms around us were doing anything inappropriate or having parties -- but it's as if they were in the room with us. More of a dorm-like experience than a quiet hotel room. It's a pity, because so much else is admirable about the Carlton. But next time I'll go somewhere where I can sleep!

Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

1075 Sutter St San Francisco, 94109 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Lorraine Hansberry Theatre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Audium - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Marrakech Magic Theater - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Grace Cathedral - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Marines Memorial Theater - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Glide Memorial United Methodist Church - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • American Conservatory Theater - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Alcove Theater - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Un-Scripted Theater Company - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • SF Playhouse - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Asian Art Museum of San Francisco - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Haas-Lilienthal House - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Golden Gate Theatre - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Union Square - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi

Location Highlights

  • In city center
  • Full-service health spa nearby

The preferred airport for Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 19.3 km / 12 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Francisco, CA, United States (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Area:

Cultural District, San Francisco, California, United States of America: Nearby, City Hall’s golden dome sparkles amid the Civic Center’s concrete gray. The live arts thrive at the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center, one of the nation’s largest. A five-tiered Peace Pagoda marks Japantown. Castro District, the city’s main gay neighborhood, is a short ride away, as is Haight-Ashbury, the counterculture bastion that is a gateway to Golden Gate Park.

Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

1075 Sutter St San Francisco, 94109 United States of America

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