Galleria Park - A Joie de Vivre Hotel - Reviews

Small Rooms for the Price... – Posted 11 Jul 2011

Mediocre

Stayed the week of July 4, 2011.The room was very small, bathroom even smaller.Two people could not get ready at the same time, had to rotate.The... more on Travelocity

Overrated. It should be a 3... – Posted 31 Mar 2011

Good

Overrated. It should be a 3 star hotel for the price.... more on MYTravelGuide

Location, location, location..... – Posted 26 Mar 2011

Good

A fabulous location centrally located to attractions and public transport. A very nice hotel and most importantly, quiet.... more on Travelocity

The hotel was not the star... – Posted 3 Jan 2011

Horrible

The hotel was not the star level that we chose, it has not been updated for at least 10 years everything was old including the bed and TV. The... more on MYTravelGuide

Location is not too bad; near ... – Posted 12 Dec 2010

Good

Location is not too bad; near the hustle and bustle of the city. Their basic room is smaller than a sardine can. My wife and I asked and received an... more on MYTravelGuide

Updated older hotel with very ... – Posted 9 Dec 2010

Excellent

Updated older hotel with very helpful and friendly staff.... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel staff is very... – Posted 4 Dec 2010

Excellent

The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. The park on the the 3rd floor would be wonderful on a sunny morning to sit out and drink coffee or to... more on MYTravelGuide

Very clean, well-appointed... – Posted 1 Dec 2010

Excellent

Very clean, well-appointed rooms and friendly staff makes this a great place to stay in San Francisco. Very close to Union Square. BART and Muni both ... more on MYTravelGuide

Overall, the hotel was nice... – Posted 29 Nov 2010

Good

Overall, the hotel was nice and in a convenient location. The decor was modern, and although not my style, it was very attractive. The staff was... more on MYTravelGuide

Galleria Park Hotel... – Posted 29 Nov 2010

Excellent

The Galleria Park Hotel is a gem!The location on Sutter Street between Union Square and China Town and the Financial District is amazing.The hotel... more on Travelocity

Overall, I am glad thatI paid ... – Posted 25 Nov 2010

Good

Overall, I am glad thatI paid the priceI paid. IfI would have paid the regular priceI would've been greatly disappointed and a little bit mad. The... more on MYTravelGuide

Our short stay at the... – Posted 6 Sep 2010

Excellent

Our short stay at the Galleria Park hotel was great. The location was near thebart and a short walk to the trolley and shopping. To our surprise... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice Hotel in a Great Location... – Posted 23 Jun 2010

Okay

The Galleria Park in Union Square is a Joie de Vivre hotel.Joie de vivre is translated to mean "hearty or carefree enjoyment of life".I don't know if ... more on IgoUgo

Comfortable and Clean... – Posted 21 Jun 2010

Excellent

I found the Galleria to be very comfortable and clean. It does feel very European, and has everything you need. The staff is very helpful, and were always gracious. I loved the wine receptions in t

Awesome Experience... – Posted 2 Mar 2010

Excellent

This hotel had everything we needed for a long weekend getaway and more! The location is within walking distance of the BART (subway to and from San... more on Travelocity

My Galleria Park... – Posted 23 Jan 2010

Good

I recently stayed at this hotel for 3 nights while at a conference for a total of $* (including fees/taxes).I had booked my reservation and paid up... more on Travelocity

Clean and location.Old“Not... – Posted 6 Jan 2010

Good

Clean and location.Old“Not bad for the price , thank you.”... more on MYTravelGuide

great weekend getaway with a... – Posted 26 Dec 2009

Excellent

This hotel is great! The location is great for using the BART, and you can easily walk anywhere in union square.The only advice I have when checking... more on Travelocity

San Francisco Weekend... – Posted 20 Nov 2009

Good

Nice hotel in a wonderful area.Room was small but clean, bed was nice and large.Free internet was great, coffee and tea bar each morning and free... more on Travelocity

“Very quaint. European... – Posted 13 Oct 2009

Excellent

“Very quaint. European feeling. Extremely friendly and accommodating staff.”... more on MYTravelGuide

A nice place to come back to... – Posted 24 Sep 2009

Excellent

I was not sure what to expect from a boutique hotel. Now I know it is small. My favorite part of the hotel was the third floor garden and walking... more on Travelocity

Nice hotel, great location -- ... – Posted 13 Aug 2009

Good

The hotel was nice.It didn't feel like a big name hotel more like a maybe a boarding house.It didn't have a lot of amenities.But the rooms were nice... more on Travelocity

Great Experience...quick walk ... – Posted 26 Mar 2009

Excellent

We loved staying at this same hotel a few years ago and our recentstay 4-day was just as enjoyable.It is a nicely decorated, small hotel , perfectly... more on Travelocity

The location was perfect. We... – Posted 13 Oct 2008

Good

The location was perfect. We walked to Chinatown, Union Square and North Beach and took the Bart which was 2 blocks away.They do not have a... more on MYTravelGuide

Bad Experience - but Hotel... – Posted 5 Oct 2008

Mediocre

I stayed at this hotel back in March 2008 and got my ID and Financial information stolen from my room.The hotel itself was nice, except for having to ... more on Travelocity

Great location.Regular rooms... – Posted 20 Sep 2008

Excellent

Great location.Regular rooms were small and suite was large. Great hotel andgreat location. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Relatively clean and... – Posted 15 Sep 2008

Okay

Relatively clean and functional, basic business services present.Restaurant is being renovated, so half the lobby space is covered in plastic. Room I ... more on MYTravelGuide

Poorly maintained. Was... – Posted 11 Sep 2008

Okay

Poorly maintained. Was undergoing significant construction during my stay and was extremely loud. Problems with the plumbing in the first room -... more on MYTravelGuide

Lack of rooms with double... – Posted 9 Sep 2008

Okay

Lack of rooms with double beds, Small rooms unable to put sleep cart in room .Not Up-scale Hotel/ Rooms/ stayed in better 2 star hotel rooms. Hotel... more on MYTravelGuide

They were able to upgrade me... – Posted 8 Sep 2008

Excellent

They were able to upgrade me for a small extra fee.There was construction going on. The hotel is charming and has a lot of character. The lobby is... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Rates and expensive... – Posted 8 Sep 2008

Mediocre

Location.Rates and expensive parking charge. If you go to San Francisco for leisure without a car, it is a reasonable place to stay. Otherwise, find... more on MYTravelGuide

Cute little hotel, with... – Posted 8 Sep 2008

Excellent

Cute little hotel, with charming and personality. Old but recently renovated, hope to go back.Bathroom is tiny. Location is as good as it gets, can... more on MYTravelGuide

Great staff.Need more counter ... – Posted 5 Sep 2008

Excellent

Great staff.Need more counter space in bathroom. Great boutique hotel. ... more on MYTravelGuide

It was unique, nice colors... – Posted 5 Sep 2008

Excellent

It was unique, nice colors and old. Boutique.Nothing really. This is a small boutique hotel off Sutter one block from Union Square and next to the... more on MYTravelGuide

Extremely well located and... – Posted 4 Sep 2008

Excellent

Extremely well located and lovely staff.A street view would have been nice, but it wasn't necessary. Lovely 3-star boutique hotel in an excellent... more on MYTravelGuide

Very trendy, cozy hotel. I... – Posted 4 Sep 2008

Good

Very trendy, cozy hotel. I liked the wine tasting in the evening!The rooms were a bit small. I really liked this hotel. The location was excellent... more on MYTravelGuide

Modern yet cozy color scheme... – Posted 4 Sep 2008

Excellent

Modern yet cozy color scheme in the room.You couldn't watch TV from your bed. Lovely interior, great location. Clean, fresh, modern. Great bed. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location, clean,... – Posted 4 Sep 2008

Excellent

Great location, clean, comfortable.Very small rooms and full size beds! Staff was very friendly, great location, very smooth atmosphere and romantic. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff was helpful. Gave good... – Posted 4 Sep 2008

Good

Staff was helpful. Gave good breakfast restaurant recommendations.Rooms were very small, narrow. Nice overall. Convenient location. Rooms were small... more on MYTravelGuide

Location is excellent, some... – Posted 3 Sep 2008

Okay

Location is excellent, some decent amenities like Business Center.Bad judgment used in putting us in handicap room, my sunglasses missing from car... more on MYTravelGuide

Staff, and the hotel tried... – Posted 2 Sep 2008

Good

Staff, and the hotel tried hard.We paid to upgrade to a decent room. A new restaurant was under construction in the lobby. The hotel was old but... more on MYTravelGuide

Excellent location, modern... – Posted 2 Sep 2008

Good

Excellent location, modern yet classic. Would stay again.Rooms are small, but its an older building. This hotel had an excellent location. Both close ... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location and clean... – Posted 2 Sep 2008

Good

Great location and clean accommodations.Awkward room setup. Great location at a good price. I would call this a boutique-style hotel, but not true... more on MYTravelGuide

Incredibly firm, wonderful... – Posted 2 Sep 2008

Good

Incredibly firm, wonderful king size mattress. No sore back the next day.$39 a day to park your car at the hotel. $39 + taxes per day to park your... more on MYTravelGuide

The service was phenomenal... – Posted 31 Aug 2008

Okay

The service was phenomenal.The room was tiny, with a very small bed. The bed was slotted into the corner. This hotel was average. The entrance,... more on MYTravelGuide

Free wine hour at 5:30 PM in... – Posted 28 Aug 2008

Excellent

Free wine hour at 5:30 PM in the lobby. The hotel and staff were lovely. The business center was convenient and trouble free. The wine hour was icing ... more on MYTravelGuide

Decor and wine reception in... – Posted 26 Aug 2008

Excellent

Decor and wine reception in the evening.Bathroom sink was not in the bathroom. This is an excellent hotel in a great location. Comfortable beds and... more on MYTravelGuide