Vitale Joie De Vivre, San Francisco Details

Property Name: Hotel Vitale-a Joie De Vivre Hotel
Hotel Chain Name: Joie De Vivre Hospitality
Address: 8 Mission St
Number of Rooms: 200
Number of Floors: 8
Longitude & Latitude: -122.39, 37.79
Room Types Available: Deluxe City View, Deluxe Room Waterfront, Superior Room, Superior Room Queen/Queen, Superior Room Water View
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 124


Star Rating: 4.0
Average Review Rating: 4.76
Number of Customer Reviews: 176
First Customer Review Date: 03/22/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 01/23/2012

Recent Vitale Joie De Vivre Review: "The fresh smell on entering the hotel is the first thing you'll notice. It starts the transition from the outside world to the luxurious comfort of this hotel. Dried lavender is posted outside each hotel room door, and the staff claims that is the whole secret. Excellent bed and linens. Bath products better than most hotels, again with delightful smells. Very nice room layout. Staff was exceedingly helpful. Excellent location. We used public transportation to get to the hotel from SFO, and to Berkeley for a concert on Sunday. No rental car was necessary to do all the things on our agenda. We attended the Saturday Farmers' Market at the Ferry Bldg, which was a treat for all senses. The bar/restaurant was jumping on Friday and Saturday nights, and have outdoor seating with an unparalleled view of the Bay Bridge. We travel to SF frequently, and usually stay around Union Square. After this experience, we will make Hotel Vitale our destination of choice."


Check-in Time: 3 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near Vitale Joie De Vivre: Jack in the Box, Panda Express, Bubba Gump, Starbucks, $40 a Day
Attractions Near Vitale Joie De Vivre: National Park in USA, CitiBank, Golf, Free WiFi Hotspots, Abercrombie & Fitch
Other Hotels Near Vitale Joie De Vivre: Le Meridien San Francisco, Hyatt Regency San Francisco, Hotel Griffon, Harbor Court Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel, Mandarin Oriental San Francisco
Expert Tip
Two private rooftop soaking tubs are shielded by tall, leafy bamboo plants. Spa attendants draw guests' baths, adding natural herbs that further enhance this serene experience. Clothing is optional.



Notifications and Fees:

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.
  • Valet parking: US$ 45 per night

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Recreation

    This hotel has a penthouse spa (surcharge) offering health and beauty treatments, including massage in individual or couples treatment rooms. In-room massages are also available. Outdoor deep-soaking tubs in a garden-terrace setting offer city and water views. The hotel fitness room has a treadmill, an elliptical trainer, an exercise bike, free weights, and a weight machine. Twice-daily yoga sessions are offered in the hotel's rooftop studio. Guests have complimentary access to the YMCA one block away, which has fitness equipment and a swimming pool.

    The Embarcadero, across the street from the hotel, offers running, cycling, and in-line skating paths, and is the departure point for fishing and sightseeing excursions on the bay. The hotel overlooks Justin Herman Plaza, which has a children's playground. Kayaking and sailing are possible on San Francisco Bay (concierge has details). A seasonal outdoor ice-skating rink is located in the Embarcadero shopping area (one block). Presidio Golf Course, open to the public, is four miles away, and the public Lincoln Park Golf Course is six miles. The hotel is five miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, which has wide pathways for walking and cycling, and it's seven miles to ocean beaches.

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

  • Aerobics nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
    • A short guide to Financial District - Ferry Building

    The bulls and bears of industry tread the streets of the Financial District, home to the city’s tallest buildings, including the iconic Transmerica Pyramid. The towers give way to The Embarcadero, the broad, palm-lined avenue that begins at the San Francisco Giant’s AT&T Park and ends at Fisherman’s Wharf. The road passes by the Ferry Building, a landmark transformed into an artisanal food market.

    Spa information

    Located on the penthouse level of the hotel, Spa Vitale offers massages in three treatment rooms with water views and outdoor deep soaking tubs. An urban oasis with spectacular city and water views including a dramatic view of the Bay Bridge, this San Francisco spa will nurture and revitalize guests seeking a fresh approach to spa services and a once-in-a-lifetime bathing ritual experience in an urbane setting.

    Spa Vitale is an intimate space for those more interested in the highest quality massage experience than in a larger destination spa with less attention to personal detail.

    For more information and reservations, please call 415.278.3788 or e-mail dearspavitale@jdvhotels.com.
    Awards

  • Hotel Vitale-a Joie de Vivre Hotel is listed in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay and the 2007 Travel + Leisure 500.

    • Dining at Vitale Joie De Vivre

    Americano Restaurant - A lighthearted ambience prevails at this street-level fine-dining restaurant. The open kitchen serves Italian cuisine with a California influence. Menu items might include halibut carpaccio, pizzas, fresh pasta, grilled tuna with sweet peas and shoots, or grilled New York steak stuffed with trumpet mushrooms. Restaurant is separated by curtains from its circular bar, popular with locals after work; alfresco dining is offered on the patio facing the Embarcadero. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, and brunch on weekends.

    Accessibility Features

    **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.
    Terms & conditions

    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.

  • The name on the credit card used at Check-In to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the Hotel Rooms reservation.

    • Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Valet parking fee: USD 48 per night (in/out privileges)

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Services
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Shoe shine
  • Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express Check-In
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Full-service health spa
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    Property Facts
  • Check-In time is 3 PM
  • Check-Out time is Noon
  • Minimum Check-In age 21
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Small pets only
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    Business & Event
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Photocopy machines
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Technology helpdesk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
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    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Fax machine;
  • Media library;
  • Number of floors: 8;
  • Number of rooms: 200;
  • Pool table;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Smoke-free property;
  • Suitable for children;
  • Tours/ticket assistance;
  • Umbrella;
  • Video library
    • Check-In time starts at
    Check-Out time is
    Dogs only
    Minimum Check-In age is
    Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
    Small pets only

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    Photo identification and 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.

    Know before you go

  • 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.

  • The name on the credit card used at Check-In to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the Hotel Rooms reservation.

    • Hotel Features

    This property was highlighted on the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List and on the 2007 Travel + Leisure 500 list. The modernist lobby features pine paneling, limestone columns and a still-life painted reception desk. Americano Restaurant features a circular bar and an outdoor patio that are popular with after-work locals. Chef Paul Arenstam oversees an Italian and California-influenced menu with featured temptations such as shaved squash pizzetas and steak stuffed with trumpet mushrooms.

    The hotel offers 1,700 square feet of function space. Hotel-wide wireless Internet access is complimentary. A business center houses four computer stations. The 24-hour fitness center features cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, and complimentary yoga is offered daily. Spa Vitale offers treatments such as the lavender, organic sugar San Francisco Treat massage, and essential oil aromatherapies.

    Location

    Opened in 2005, the Hotel Vitale - a Joie de Vivre Hotel is a premier bay-front property located across the street from the revitalized Embarcadero waterfront in San Francisco, Calif. The Embarcadero Shopping Center is located one block away.

    Hotel Rooms

    Lavender-scented hallways lead to 200 Hotel Rooms located on eight floors. Beds feature pillow-top mattresses draped with 440-thread-count linens and down comforters. Décor includes soft mint-blue and pale-green fabrics, and original works of art. Room highlights include lounging divans and expansive city- and bay-view picture windows. Technological advancements feature wall-mounted LCD flat-screen televisions, CD players and IPOD/MP3 docking stations.

    Hotel Rooms amenities include complimentary laptop-compatible safes and minibars. DVD players and coffee/tea makers are available on request. Wired high-speed and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Bathrooms feature makeup mirrors.