San Francisco, CA.

Hotel del Sol

Rates from $139

The Open View

The Hotel Del Sol, in San Francisco, is a 2-and-one-half star inexpensive resort. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "family". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard", "comfortable", and "great". What travelers said they loved: "the place", "the service", "the location", "the people", and "the room". Value-conscious travelers felt they got an "excellent value". The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jardiniere , Masa's , and Ritz-Carlton Terrace . Also nearby: North Beach , San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park , and Bulo Women . Other local places to consider are Union Street Inn and Andrews Hotel.

Expert Reviews of Hotel del Sol

Gayot

Once a 1950s-style motor lodge, this boutique hotel has been updated for contemporary family travel. Still, it's managed to keep its old motel charm. Bright is the first thing you notice as you pull into the...
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User Reviews of Hotel del Sol

Yelp.com Review - by Blake B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun hotel with great value considering the location.I've lodged here on two trips (around 8 days total) and thoroughly enjoyed each visit.They've really hit the mark with their bright, cheerful decor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by GIR ..

2.0 of 5 stars. Awhile ago I booked my Dad to stay here for a week's visit, but after one night he asked that I find another place for lodging. In his words he said it was not clean (and the way he said that made me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place to stay, especially if your looking to be away from any of the usual touristy drama. They have good free parking both within the motor lodge and adjacent lot which belongs to the hotel. My...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by S. S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Noisy as hell- Don't get a room near a stairwell! Stay in one of the interior rooms. Decorated nice, comfortable, good location. Parking was never a problem. Not a four star glamor hotel, but for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim R.

1.0 of 5 stars. The place is "Kitschy -Cute". Brightly colored exterior, cool looking palm trees in courtyard along with pool and hammocks. That's where the charm ends. This place is a dump. we put out of town...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I use to live next door to The Hotel Del Sol, so when I was in town for a few days, it made since to stay here. As others have said, they do offer free parking, which is pretty unheard of in SF. But...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna L.

3.0 of 5 stars. When I decided to fly into SF a day before my firm would actually pay for hotel costs, I asked my local friend for a hotel under/around $200 near the marina. I had heard that running along the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janel A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Free parking, free parking, free parking. Ok, I guess it's not really THAT free since I'm sure it's included in the price, which isn't that cheap. I put some friends up here and they seemed ok with it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm writing this from the Sol... Cute, clean, fun. Not a four star hotel, but they get four stars from me!For the money, if you're looking for a place to lay your head in the Maring district, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. My mom, sisters, and I stayed here on a quick trip to the city to look at wedding dresses. The room was cheap, particularly considering that my mom could park her ridiculous car for free (she drives...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Great staff and fun setting

I highly recommend Hotel Del Sol. I came in from New York with my girlfriend and chose Hotel Del Sol after a family member suggested it. The staff was personable and eager to please and the setting and rooms...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cheap & clean what more do you want for a relative or friend without ton of money. Good neighborhood & just remoldeled nicely. Worth the money.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Like everyone else has said: cheap and free parking, really clean, with incredibly cheerful and bright decor. Whenever I plan to stay over night in the city, I try to stay here since literally I just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Macelle G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came for the cheap stay and free parking, but did you know they also serve continental breakfast. Got a free upgrade to the Junior Suite, so hubby and I can say, we had a good stay, even though we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cheap and free parking! Easy to walk to Union St. and down to Chestnut in the Marina. I stayed here for about 4 nights on my recon mission to SF before I moved here. The rooms are hip (no bathtub...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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Great location, but average value

Overall, our experience was fine, but I'm not sure we'd go back. All in all, the room really wasn't that cheap (about $160 a night including taxes) for a "budget" hotel. Maybe that's San Francisco, though?...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Joie de Vivre, like Kimpton, is responsible for converting some of the city's seedier hotels into upscale yet low-priced properties, and this family-oriented, Crayola-colored non-smoking Cow Hollow...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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Fun Place In The Marina

I always recommend Hotel Del Sol to guests visiting San Francisco who want to be close to Union Street, Chestnut Street, and The Marina. It is so wonderful to have a place to stay in The City with free...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a cute, festive motel and a fantastic deal. (I've usually paid $105 to $115 per night.) Parking is free, and the rooms are clean and bright. Only negative is that kids playing the pool can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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Not my first choice, but perhaps on the list

Yes the Hotel Del Sol is hip, but the standard rooms are tiny. You can tell that the decor is not lavish by all means. They just slapped a few ecoutrements so that they could charge a lot for a little--and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2005
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Orbitz

Designed to celebrate California's lively culture, the Hotel Del Sol is a cheerful explosion of the West Coast spirit. Once a 50s-style motor lodge, it has been newly transformed to offer the styling and...
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TripAdvisor

First time to SF - wife and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary. What a location - rented a bike that...
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Travelocity

The Hotel del Sol is located in the heart of the marina district, approximately 15 miles from San Francisco International Airport. Local attractions include Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street, Golden Gate...
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TripAdvisor

We only spent 1 night at Hotel Del Sol. The neighborhood is residental but only a short walk to shops...
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GoCityKids

The stripes and bright colors that decorate this newly renovated Marina hotel evoke a giant cabana, sans beach. The atmosphere is downright playful and appealing to kids, from the palm trees (with hammock) in...
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New York Times

Once a typical 1950s-style motor court, the Del Sol is now an atypical artistic statement. The sunny yellow-and-blue, three-story building and courtyard are a riot of stripes and bold colors. Rooms, some with...
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TripAdvisor

we just returned from this hotel - after a conference went here for a one night to see the city. I...
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TripAdvisor

My family(husband, self, daughters ages 18, 12)called at the last minute for a reservation. We had finished...
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HotelShark.com

This colorful spot in the Marina District is said to deliver "a better time" than some better-known, "big time hype" San Francisco spots. Last updated 05/01/03
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TripAdvisor

The hotel is very clean and nicely decorated with vibrant colours.The people who work there are personable...
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Hotels.com

The Hotel Del Sol is a 2 star hotel located in the Marina District/Lombard Street area. Designed to celebrate California's lively culture, the Hotel Del Sol is a cheerful explosion of the West Coast spirit....
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Hotel del Sol in San Francisco, California. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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TripAdvisor

This hotel is quite basic. It does, however, have a pool (a rarity in SF boutique hotels), which I didn't...
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TripAdvisor

This hotel was terrific! My family (2 adults, 2 boys - 15 and 12 year old) had the pleasure of staying...
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TripAdvisor

The room was painted in fun bright colors which our child loved and we found very cheerful. The location...
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Fodor's

Once a typical 1950s-style motor court, the Del Sol is now an atypical artistic statement. The sunny yellow-and-blue, three-story building and courtyard are a riot of stripes and bold colors. Rooms, some with...
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TripAdvisor

PROS: friendly staff, clean rooms, quaint setting, convenient location to Marina District's attractions(residential...
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TripAdvisor

We stayed at the Del Sol in August 2004,having read a really glowing review in the UK's Daily Telegraph.We...
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Yahoo! Travel

Had a wonderful time here. It was convenient, nice bunk bed room for kids, fun pool, and excellent value. Had a whole wedding party there, and we had a blast.
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Travelocity

I was not impressed by the style of the hotel and the rooms were quite small but I was extremely impressed by the service and the hotel was clean and neat. Older place with some updates. Very good for place to...
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