Hotel Paradiso, San Remo

Advantages: Cheap, reasonable accomodation.
Disadvantages: Can be quite noisy outside at times.

...If you are looking for a really comfortable, clean small hotel with character you need go no further than to book into the SAN REMO HOTEL on Mason Street. It is situated within a few minutes walk of Fishermans Wharf, one of the best and entertaining areas for visitors in San Francisco where you can sit overlooking the Bay eating Clam Chowder in a Sourdough roll watching the seals playing beneath you in the sea. For all you early morning joggers you can run a wonderful scenic route around the beautiful bay area. An amazing view of the Golden Gate bridge and Alcatraz where you can take a boat trip out to the island. I have stayed three or four times at the San Remo. It is furnished with antique furniture and can offer a variety of rooms, some with en suite, starting at around only £50 per night. Telephone (001) 415 776-8688... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Cheap, full of character, welcoming
Disadvantages: Smoking is allowed (an advantage to some I suspect!), shared bathrooms

...I stayed here in November last year, and would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone. Accommodation in San Francisco is very expensive - apparently it is the second most expensive city in the US after New York. But the San Remo is very reasonable, clean, welcoming and full of character. We stayed here for about £40 a night, after negotiating with the manager (it was the off-peak season). The hotel is situated in a nice, quiet area of San Francisco, very near North Beach. We walked here every morning and ate breakfast on the pier whilst listening to the Sea Lions and overlooking Alcatraz - the pier is very quiet in the mornings. The rooms are very clean with comfortable beds and individual furniture. Each room is uniquely furnished. The hotel is decorated with antique art and furniture and Victorian touches - it really... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Luxury par excellance!
Disadvantages: Snobby staff!

...We booked this holiday through an Irish travel company called Abbey travel based in Dublin and although it was expensive (Italy usually is expensive in my opinion), we loveld the look of the hotel. Flight was to Nice form Dublin with a personal taxi transfer to San Remo at hurtling speeds across the French/Italian border. The hotel is very grand indeed and would be a lovely place to take your most precious partner for a luxurious break and a bit of pampering. It really is 5 star in all aspects. The rooms are sumptious and the decor is right out of an antique catalogue, the clientelle are all well heeled and the atmosphere is like out of a 1930's novel with Brits abroad emulating the grand tour of the 18th century. As we are in Italy, it goes without saying that the food was gorgeous throughout our stay and the Italian style pervades... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful