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About Hotel Des Arts

  • Unique artist-designed guest room murals

    Stay in individually decorated rooms featuring custom murals created by local and international artists.

  • Daily housekeeping and coffee service

    Enjoy daily housekeeping services and complimentary 24-hour coffee available in the lobby area.

  • Steep stairs and historic elevator

    The building features narrow, steep staircases and an older-style elevator that may be difficult to navigate with heavy luggage.

  • Steps from Chinatown and Union Square

    Walk to the Dragon Gate entrance of Chinatown and Union Square in under 5 minutes from the hotel's front door.

  • Keyless mobile app room access

    Utilize the hotel's mobile application for contactless check-in and secure keyless entry to your guest room.

  • On-site French brasserie and bar

    Dine at the on-site Le Central French-style brasserie or visit the Harlan Records bar located within the building.

  • Lack of air conditioning systems

    Guest rooms do not feature air conditioning, which may result in warm temperatures during summer months.

  • Potential noise from street activity

    Guest rooms may experience noise from the adjacent bar and surrounding street activity due to the building's central location.

Hotel Des Arts is a 2-star hotel located in San Francisco's historic French Quarter, directly across from Chinatown's Dragon Gate. The hotel features Harlan Records, a Latinx-owned cocktail bar, and a lobby art gallery with rotating exhibits. Select rooms offer clawfoot bathtubs or separate living areas, and all 51 rooms are individually painted by artists. Guests can enjoy seamless self check-in and check-out. The hotel has a review score of 7.2 based on over 2,000 reviews, with WiFi, location, and value for money highlighted positively by guests.

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Rooms

  • Double Room, Ensuite (Residential Standard (FL))

    • 1 1 Queen Bed
    • Sleeps 2
    • 140 sq ft
  • Suite, Accessible (ADA Accessible)

    • 1 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
    • Sleeps 3
    • 291 sq ft
  • Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Residential Economy)

    • 1 1 Double Bed
    • Sleeps 2
    • 108 sq ft
  • Double Room, Ensuite (Residential Standard)

    • 1 1 Queen Bed
    • Sleeps 2
    • 140 sq ft

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Reviews

7.1
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Review summary

Summarized by AI from 500+ reviews

A central, self-service base for independent city explorers.


This property serves independent travelers seeking a minimalist, tech-forward stay in the heart of the city. The hotel sits directly across from the Dragon Gate of Chinatown and is rounded out by a communal area featuring basic self-service amenities. Guests often praise the comfy beds found within the unique, artist-designed rooms, though those seeking a more restful experience may prefer requesting a room away from the street-facing side to minimize noise. The property’s digital-first approach offers efficient, autonomous access for those comfortable managing their own arrival.


Some guests mentioned: rickety manual elevator, thin walls, check-in process.

Rated above average for San Francisco

Guest reviews

Excellent28%
Very good29%
Good20%
Fair11%
Poor12%

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • WiFi in rooms
  • Hotel bar

All amenities

Property amenities

  1. Entrance hall/lobby
  2. Express check-in/check-out
  3. Lift
  4. Bar

Accessibility

  1. Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

  1. Shower
  2. Ironing board
  3. Openable windows
  4. Television

Hotel theme/type

  1. Convention hotel
  2. Boutique hotel

Hotel characteristics

  1. Family friendly

Location

Highlight
Steps from Chinatown and Union Square
Walk to the Dragon Gate entrance of Chinatown and Union Square in under 5 minutes from the hotel's front door.

Distance from Hotel Des Arts

Montgomery Street:0.3 km

San Francisco:0.4 km

Transamerica Pyramid:0.5 km

Lombard Street:1.8 km

Oracle Park:1.9 km

Painted Ladies:2.9 km

Chase Center:3 km

Palace of Fine Arts:4.1 km

Golden Gate Bridge:7.3 km

USS Hornet (CV 12):9.2 km

Oakland International Airport:18 km

Oakland Arena:18.3 km

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Property info

447 Bush St, San Francisco, 94108, USA

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