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Hotel Kabuki

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Upscale Japanese-influenced hotel offering serene rooms, a sleek lounge & a garden with a koi pond.via Google

Blends sleek industrial design with traditional Japanese elements, featuring a serene garden and excellent bar.

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Raymond Durana month ago
Incredible Stay at Hotel Kabuki! My wife and I got married at City Hall and stayed at Hotel Kabuki. The service and check in / check out process was seamless and we had zero issues with the room. From start to finish they were super attentive. The bar staff was incredible. I do want to highlight the front desk - especially Kelly - she was super helpful with anything we needed. She went above above and beyond to make sure my wife and I had an amazing stay and even helped us with shipping some packages! Highly recommend this hotel not, not just for the rooms, but for the staff as well.
Caron Shahrestani4 months ago
I booked the two double bed room on the 16th floor (top floor) for a weekend getaway with a friend visiting from LA. The room faced Geary and Twin Peaks and we loved it. The beds were clean and comfy, the shower was large and luxurious, the robes were a nice touch and we loved the decor in the room, the hallways and the lobby. Very chic! The next morning we did a gym session on the Garden level and it was honestly the largest hotel gym I have ever seen. Tons of machines, free weights, punching bag, Pelotons, rowing machine, mirrored mining barre studio and more. Lots of fresh towels and a tasty water dispenser. We also checked out the breakfast buffet and it had an excellent variety of hot foods, fresh fruits, pastries, traditional Japanese hot cereal, juices, espresso and more. Parking was a dream as we found a spot in the public lot below the hotel for $30 for the night. Digital checkout was very convenient and the staff was delightful. Will definitely stay here again!
Jazz M.3 months ago
My partner and I booked a room here this past weekend for three nights. We were originally placed on the second floor, but after arriving, we weren’t satisfied with the room. It overlooked the center garden, allowing direct visibility into other rooms, and it was located right next to the elevator. We called the front desk and requested an upgrade for an additional fee, which we paid. We specifically asked for a room away from the elevator. However, when we arrived at our new room on the 16th floor, it turned out to be essentially the same room—just on a higher floor—and still near the elevator. It was disappointing that the front desk staff didn’t inform us that the only difference would be the floor level, and that our request to be away from the elevator wasn’t accommodated. The room itself was small but reasonably sized. However, I didn’t understand the design choice of having no doors on the bathroom. This setup might work in a larger home where the bathroom is separated from the sleeping area, but here the bed is right next to the bathroom, leaving little to no privacy when using the restroom or shower. Additionally, the bed was not mounted to the headboard. We had to push the mattress back towards the headboard numerous times as it kept sliding when we were lounging. The room had blackout curtains but the sheer curtain panels were missing. These details left us questioning what we paid for, especially in an upgraded room. I would not recommend this hotel. On a positive note, the common area was nice, and I especially enjoyed the photobooth. It was clear that many guests appreciated the shared spaces, as they were lively and offered plenty of seating.
jonerick s2 months ago
We really enjoyed this fun quirky charming cool hotel. It has tons of character, good guests service, rooms w beautiful simple neighborhood views and balconies, and is in as fascinating a spot as you can get given it anchors the strangely compelling little historic Japan town of central San Francisco. Generally it’s the same price as the Hyatt Regency but this JdV Hyatt property presents a great compelling to go local.
Jack6 months ago
I stayed here for one night and had a great time. My biggest highlight was the staff — Kat & Michael. Kat checked me in and helped me get all settled with the room and water. She was incredibly accommodating at the front desk and I really appreciated her help. I can say the same for Michael as well, who stayed overnight to help us with requests even though it was so late in the night. Both went out of their way to help me and that’s not the kind of service I see anymore at hotels these days, which made me really happy for picking Hotel Kabuki to stay the night in. Coming here gave me a mini flashback during my time in Japan. I enjoyed the decorations and how nicely things were put together. I look forward to staying again.
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