Hotel Boheme

Hotel Boheme, San Francisco, California, USA - Explore & Book

"In an age when monochromatic hotels vie with each other to offer the latest gadget gimmick and hospitality trend, Hotel Bohème serenely stands in contrast. You'll find no pillow menus, X-box consoles, shades of grey or private infinity plunge pools here. Instead, this intimate 15-room hotel artfully captures the Bohemian flair of the Beat era, with 1950s colours and fabrics and period black-and-white photos, put together by designer Candra Scott. Inviting rooms are cosy and comfortable with cast-iron beds, muslin canopies, and bistro tables with wicker chairs. Lights are shrouded by parasols or lacquered paper.Hotel Bohème feels right in synch with the culture and history of arts, cafés, independent shops and jazz of vibrant North Beach. Take the hotel's excellent walking tour for an in-depth look at local history and landmarks involving known writers and musicians, movie sets and nightclubs. Browse in the iconic City Lights Bookstore. There's a huge choice of great cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops along Columbus Avenue, just a few steps away. Return to a glass of sherry in the lobby before turning in. Highs We think this is a beautifully expressed homage to late 1950s / early 1960s San FranciscoGreat location in the heart of fabulous low-slung North Beach community, which borders Chinatown and downtown including Union SquareFriendly, helpful and relaxed managers Charles, Stan and Gigi, whose knowledge of the city is second to noneWe loved the atmospheric Jerry Stoll B&W photos in the corridorsThe cosy bedrooms and bathrooms are well kept Lows Its decidedly eccentric character is not for everyone, but those who get it love it hereNo meals are provided, but North Beach's great restaurant scene is outside the doorSome bedrooms are on the small sideOften noisy at night; request one of the 'inside rooms' if you're a light sleeperExpect to carry your suitcase up 2 flights of stairs (no lift)" - Nadine Mellor