About Hotel Des Arts
Located in an unbeatable downtown spot close to Union Square, the Financial District, and Chinatown, Hotel Des Arts boasts interiors richly decorated by artists from around the world.
The rooms here also contain unique artwork, with both short-term and long-term units available. Typical amenities include flat-screen TVs and desks. There's a mix of rooms with private and shared bathrooms.
Staff at the 24/7 front desk can assist in a variety of ways, including by booking tours of attractions as far afield as Yosemite.
Breakfast is available each morning, while later in the day guests can enjoy drinks and simple snacks form the bar. There are also a couple of vending machines on site for those simply looking to pick up a quick snack or drink.
Foodies definitely won't want to miss out on a visit to the Ferry Building Marketplace, 15 minutes' walk from Hotel Des Arts, where they will find an incredible variety of boutique food stores in addition to the Oakland-bound ferries.
Positive Reviews
positive:
It's in a great location
Previous guests were pleased to find that Hotel Des Arts was within walking distance of many shops, restaurants, and bars, as well as the BART station and ferry terminal, which removed the hassle of dealing with driving on the crowded San Francisco streets. Reviews also noted that the area is well lit after dark.
positive:
The decor is amazing
Each room is uniquely decorated with murals painted by artists from all over the globe, and many more paintings line the hallways and lobby. Reviews described it as a unique experience, and previous guests loved roaming the hotel taking in all of the artwork.
positive:
Excellent customer service
Previous guests agreed that the employees at this hotel display exemplary customer service, particularly when it comes to giving directions and recommendations for things to do in the area.
Negative Reviews
negative:
The breakfast selection is lacking
The hotel serves a breakfast each morning that they describe as "light continental". Several previous guests found it to be a bit too "light" for their taste, and would have preferred a wider selection beyond the bagels, toast, and fruit they serve.
negative:
The rooms lack soundproofing
Many guests described the walls at Hotel Des Arts as extremely thin, and several reviewers reported being kept up at night by the sounds of their neighbor's TV and conversations.
negative:
It can get a little toasty
The rooms at Hotel Des Arts do not have air conditioning, and are instead cooled by small fans and by opening the window. While this seemed to suit guests fine most of the year, those that stayed in the peak of summer found it uncomfortably hot.