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"Live jazz and daily wine tastings draw crowds to the lobby of this 1920s building. Ceiling fans cool the spacious rooms, which sit a short walk from Union Square. Best for weekend couples, less so for anyone sensitive to noise."

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Check-in
14 Sept 2026
Check-out
15 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Hotel Carlton, A Joie De Vivre Hotel

  • Wine Reception
    Live music nightly
  • Union Square
    5-min walk
  • Filtered Water
    Stations on each floor
  • Bike Rentals
    Explore San Francisco
  • Saha Lounge
    Breakfast & dinner
  • Luggage Storage
    Pre- and post-checkout

Overview

Nestled in the Downtown San Francisco district, the 4-star Hotel Carlton, A Joie De Vivre Hotel San Francisco is 4 miles from the well-known Golden Gate Bridge. This hotel entices guests with public parking, available nearby.

The San Francisco hotel is located 5 minutes' walk from The Regency Ballroom Theatre, in proximity to Civic Center / UN Plaza metro station. The accommodation is also 1.7 miles from the 210-foot Coit Tower in San Francisco. Guests will also enjoy proximity to Lafayette Heights, which is a 17-minute walk away. Painted Ladies is 1.6 miles away, while F Market Street Car train station is situated 1.5 miles from the Carlton, A Joie De Vivre. Sutter Street & Hyde Street bus stop is located nearby, just moments from this hotel.

Furnished with a writing table, the 161 rooms also include such conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee and tea making facilities. Most rooms have a private bathroom. Bathrooms inlude a roll-in shower and a separate toilet, and such fine comforts as a hairdryer and bathrobes. The Carlton, A Joie De Vivre San Francisco also offers an apartment with an a handy kitchenette including a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and coffee and tea making equipment.

Saha - Arabic tapas and wine bar is a stone's throw from this accommodation.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 12:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
Hotel Carlton, A Joie De Vivre Hotel
Our tips

Should you book Hotel Carlton, A Joie De Vivre Hotel?

Perfect if you
  • Want an evening wine reception with live music - it's complimentary and runs daily from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
  • Need a central base for sightseeing - the hotel is within a 25-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf and near Union Square.
  • Prefer a room with a kitchenette - selected apartments include tea and coffee equipment, an electric kettle, and an ice machine.
Maybe skip if you
  • Expect air conditioning in the room - the hotel provides ceiling fans instead.
Best for
  • A complimentary wine reception with live local musicians every evening

Facilities of Carlton

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
Room Amenities
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Carpeted floor

Policies

Hotel Carlton, A Joie De Vivre Hotel applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 12:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • All children under the age of 18 may stay free of charge when using existing beds.
  • One child under the age of 3 may stay for free in an extra bed.
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

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Children:

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