Hotel Kabuki, a Joie de Vivre hotel (San Francisco, CA): See 793 Reviews and 284 Photos

Family152

England

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101 reviews

44 hotel reviews

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71 helpful votes

“Friendly Japanese style hotel, in need of a little TLC”

Reviewed 12 June 2013

The Kabuki is in Japan Town, about 20 minutes walk from Union Square, and 5 minutes from Fillmore street. At first, the distance from Union Square seemed a disadvantage, as the walk down Post Street passes through some areas I wouldn't want to walk at night, but if you shift one road across and walk down Sutter Street it's fine,... More

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Thank you for a great review! We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. It sounds like you truly took advantage of the conveniences our location provides! We will surely pass your room suggestions on, and we will look into adjusting the issues. We hope that you'll join us again soon, and we look forward to your... More

MariaT3

Olympia, Washington

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31 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

15 helpful votes

“Bailed us out”

Reviewed 11 June 2013

Our intention was for jet a two day stay. A medical emergency required us to extend our stay to 6 days. Not only were they able to accommodate our needs for special items but, made sure I was very comfortable. I wold more than recommend this property to others without reservation. The valet parking is limited but come on this... More

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Thank you for an excellent review! We are elated to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. We are pleased that we could make you so comfortable, and we hope everything was ok with your emergency! We hope that you'll continue to choose us whenever you visit San Francisco. Be sure to check out the O Izakaya Restaurant & Lounge... More

goodgenes5

Chicago, Illinois

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111 reviews

31 hotel reviews

Reviews in 39 cities

73 helpful votes

“Good hotel in Japantown”

Reviewed 9 June 2013

Overall a good hotel. Not outstanding by any means, but a solid hotel for business or pleasure. Connected to the East Mall of the Japan Center, only steps away from many restaurants and shops and a few blocks from Fillmore Street.

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Thank you for the good review. We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences you may have experienced at Kabuki. Since we are connected to the East Mall of the Japan Center, our location is key for many of our guests. Next time you're in San Francisco, be sure to explore the Japan Center as there are many interesting places to see... More

Ruby C

Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States

3 helpful votes

“Definite Japanese influence here”

Reviewed 9 June 2013

The staff were genuinely friendly and courteous to myself and my husband who are from the east coast and had been travelling since 2am EST. We were met with smiles and warm welcomes. The room was clean with tapestries on the wall and shoji screen for windows which is a nice touch in a city of concrete. The bed was... More

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Thank you for the excellent review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We like to infuse the Japanese culture into our rooms by offering the traditional soaking tub and variety of teas and coffees so we are so glad that those amenities added to your experience at Kabuki. Next time you come to San... More

CarolN69

1 review

1 helpful vote

“A very comfortable, relaxing and stylist hotel.”

Reviewed 8 June 2013

Enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable beds and a great home base for visiting San Francisco. The restaurant/bar has very good food and drinks and the proximity to the mall and retail/restaurants with Japanese themes is a plus. We liked that we could walk to Yoshi's for dinner and a show. Nice neighborhood.

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Thank you for a great review! We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. Japan Town and the Hotel Kabuki are certainly a great home-base for checking out San Francisco. We hope that you'll join us again soon, and we look forward to the opportunity to earn a full 5-Stars from you next time! More

DCinAZ

Scottsdale, AZ

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12 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

18 helpful votes

“Convenient and Great place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of touristy areas”

Reviewed 7 June 2013

The Hotel Kabuki is an attractive, comfortable hotel located on the eastern edge of the Japan Center in central San Francisco. It is one of the few hotels in central S.F. and as such is located away from the hustle and bustle of the more touristy areas like Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf, which really can be a good thing.... More

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Thank you for a great review! We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. We sincerely appreciate the time you took to provide your feedback, and we love your attention to detail. The location of the Hotel Kabuki is certainly convenient, and it sounds like you truly took advantage of what the area has to offer. We... More

RLThomson

Chico, CA

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12 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

5 helpful votes

“The Kabuki Continues to Shine”

Reviewed 4 June 2013

In spite of some signs of aging, the Kabuki continues to provide a great and well-located stay in San Francisco. We were there for yet another medical adventure at UCSF, and the Kabuki's location nearby made it super-handy in that regard. We also had a blast tooling around Japan town, doing some therapy shopping and generally having fun. If you... More

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“A Wonderful Hotel in an Excellent Location”

Reviewed 7 December 2012

Thank you for another outstanding review! We are beyond thrilled to hear that you had another memorable experience with us at the Hotel Kabuki. We are pleased to know that any issues you came across were easily remedied. We hope that you'll join us again, and again whenever you visit the Japan Town area. We look forward to your return,... More

aiko s

Las Vegas, Nevada

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3 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Excellent”

Reviewed 2 June 2013

I always stay at Hotel Kabuki when I come to San Francisco. Come to see friends, shopping, and to see the different exhibits that the museums have to offer. Being from Japan it is great that it is located in Japantown easy access to get all my shopping done. Walking distance to where I need to go, or short driving... More

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Thank you for an excellent review! We are elated to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. We sincerely appreciate your loyalty, and thank you for always coming back to the Hotel Kabuki. We hope that you'll join us again soon, and we look forward to your next visit to San Francisco! More

1rkrm

Rockville, Maryland

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Great location, novel experience”

Reviewed 1 June 2013

Spent four days in this hotel, visiting a family member who lives nearby. A little off the beaten track but a lot more relaxing than staying in the thick of things. Walking distance to great restaurants and fun Japanese shopping mall. Spacious room with extremely comfortable bed! (The last occupants had clearly been smoking in the room which made things... More

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Thank you for a great review! We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in San Francisco. At Kabuki, we have very unique features that are tradition in Japanese culture. As you can see, we have special deep soaking tubs that are wonderful for relaxing after a long day of touring the city. Next time, try one of our Asian-inspired... More

Rachel A

San Francisco, California

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Very relaxing hotel”

Reviewed 31 May 2013

Room 1103: I loved the japanese shades on the wall and the fixtures in the room. The beds were comfortable and warm. The AC/heater was easy to adjust for a persnickety sleeper like me. I got an upgrade so I could actually get to have the japanese deep-soaking tubs. The tubs are alittle too americanized. I was hoping for way... More

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Thank you for a great review! We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. We sincerely appreciate your comments and feedback, and especially your attention to detail. We apologize for the bell team and if there were any shortcomings. We will be sure to address this. It sounds like you truly took advantage of what our location... More

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