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Petite Auberge, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

863 Bush St San Francisco, 94108 California

French country style on San Francisco’s Nob Hill

Near top of Nob Hill
This downtown San Francisco boutique hotel is tucked away from a busy street, a block from the Powell Street Cable Car line and four blocks from shopping at San Francisco's Union Square. Show more
Daily wine tasting
A complimentary breakfast is served in a country-style kitchen, while in the evening, guests of Petite Auberge enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres in the fireside parlor, and fresh cookies are available in the afternoons.
French country decor
Guestrooms at Petite Auberge feature French Provincial-style furniture, floral fabrics, antique desks, armoires, and bathrobes. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available. Hide

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4.3out of 5

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93%

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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go
  • There are no room charges for children 5 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Check-in time starts at
  • Discover accepted
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
  • American Express accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 32 per day (in/out privileges)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Special Check-In Instructions
  • When the front desk is closed, guests can check-in at the sister property next door: White Swan Inn, 845 Bush Street.

Property Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Fax machine
  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Valet parking
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Suitable for children
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Elevator/lift
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoke-free property (fines apply)
  • Tour assistance

Rooms

This San Francisco inn offers 26 individually decorated guestrooms with French Provincial-style furniture, ruffles, and delicate floral patterns. All rooms have complimentary wireless Internet access, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and many have fireplaces.

Petite Auberge, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel, San Francisco,  California, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Cable television service
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Non-smoking only
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Television
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)

Dining

Guests of the hotel enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Petite Auberge does not have its own restaurant, but there are numerous dining options within the surrounding downtown San Francisco area.

Nearby restaurants include:

L'Ottavo

Venticello

Grand Cafe

Petite Auberge, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel, San Francisco,  California, Dining Kitchen/Dining

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Petite Auberge, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

4.3
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.7
Neighbourhood:
4.3
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A Traveller from Caribbean
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 30 Oct 2011

“nice old fashioned hotel”

very nice hotel, clean with old style charm and well maintained walking distance to Union square, shopping and cable car. Evening session with wine and cake was great and met a few interesting people then. Definitely would stay here again

Di D from Brisbane, Australia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 28 Oct 2011

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay”

We enjoyed 5 lovely days at Petite Auberge. Were pleasantly surprised to find out that the hotel offerred "happy hour" each evening. We met some wonderful new friends and shared lots of travel stories. We were also pleasantly surprised to find that breakfast was also provided, in lovely surroundings. The ambience of the hotel is lovely, very french and a wonderful contract from the hotels we had been staying in during our five week holiday.

Area recommendations
So many lovely places to visit in San Francisco. Take a city bus tour to get your bearings, then choose where your interest lies. Walking the Golden Gate Bridge is a must, as is a visit to Fisherman's Wharf. The cable cars are especially fun. We also toured the submarine down at the wharf which was very interesting. San Fran is such a quaint city, we loved it.
A Traveller from Seattle
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 13 Jul 2011

“Great Location but needs upgrade”

I have had the pleasure of staying in this hotel several years ago and it seemed so fresh and new! Very cute. However, the test of time has worn on this hotel and it doesn't seem like they've done any upgrades in a long time. In the sitting room the couches are worn and should have been recovered or replaced. The overall hotel needs some TLC. They have an excellent location, the staff is very helpful and the afternoon "happy hour" is wonderful after a long day of site seeing or shopping. My biggest gripe is that they have this jewel in an excellent location and they aren't investing the money to keep it looking fresh. I was very disappointed to see how the test of time had worn on this hotel. Very sad. My hope is that they'll see this review and consider doing some upgrades and giving this place a makeover! If I was to come again I'd maybe try their sister hotel a few doors down and see if it's worn any better.

Area recommendations
Union Square area is great. Close to cable car run and mass transit.
Family-friendly activities
Go on the China Town tour it was awesome! Learned a lot and we all had a great time
K R from Queens, NY
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 22 Jun 2011

“A Romantic Escape”

A very nice small boutique in Nob Hill close enough to walk to Union Square and all transportation. Like a small bit of France, partner Hotel of the White Swan next door. Pros: 1) A lovely Romantic and comfortable room (ours had fireplace) 2) Good FREE breakfasts, unlimited wine and soda's 3) Interesting French Decor 4)Friendly helpful staff, many recommendations for what to see and direction, and let me print out tickets for free that I had forgotten to before trip Cons: 1) The White swan two doors down is the main location for the 24 hotel desk service, mostly no one at front desk of this hotel. 2) no ice bucket, ice or refrigerator in room (as was stated on this site) constant walk up and down to get drinkable beverages. 3) If you are actually interested in watching TV in your Hotel room it is very hard to do. (But it didn't really affect us, but just good to know) For a romantic vacation getaway with your significant other it is highly recomented

A Traveller from dana point, ca
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 May 2011

“good hotel for the price”

good location and hotel was very clean with a nice and friendly atmosphere

Tom & Sue G from Ottawa, Canada
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 May 2011

“Excellent value!”

We stayed here for 2 weeks in early April, and were very happy with the room, service, cleanliness, and the great amenities such as the excellent breakfast and wine service. The central location meant we could walk to all the attractions in the area, including China Town, Fisherman's Wharf, and Union Square. The entire staff were helpful, courteous and pleasant.

A Traveller from MA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 7 Apr 2011

“Petite Auberge”

An older European style hotel in a central location at a very good price. We were upgraded to a room with a gas fireplace which was a nice touch. One nice feature was an evening wine hour, where we talked to other guests, and received a tip on a good restaurant - Hog's Island Oyster Bar, where we had a nice sunset dinner. Also a tasty breakfast.

Area recommendations
We enjoyed the Asian Art Museum and the Japanese Tea Garden, in addition to the Hog's Island Oyster Bar at the Ferry Terminal. Also the San Francisco Maritime Museum.
Phil B from Missouri
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 Mar 2011

“Honeymoon accommodations: check.”

It was a great little hotel. It was our honeymoon, and they brought wine and beautiful flowers to the room. The location was great and close to everything, although it's on the street, so be prepared for city street noise. The breakfasts were great, the staff was wonderful--overall a great experience. We had a queen with a fireplace. This place had a hostel feel, bed and breakfast food and atmosphere, and comfortable room. It's probably not for anybody searching for high-class or chain hotel style, but it was great.

A Traveller from East SF Bay, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 19 Feb 2011

“Petit Auberge/White Swan”

Gentleman at the front desk of Petit Auberge was very nice and welcoming. The room, not so much. It had a fireplace, as expected, but the bed was terrible. I sat on it and knew it would be a bad night's sleep. Room was hot, so they brought me a fan, sounded like the Spruce Goose. The TV, circa1990, was in the armoire, impossible to see unless you successfully propped open the armoire door and used a chair to keep it open. No desk, which I needed. I gave in and asked to be upgraded and they had nothing, but got me a WONDERFUL room in their sister hotel next door, the White Swan. Excellent bed, room, desk, degree of quiet. I wanted to live there. So I'll ask for that hotel, and that room next time.

Area recommendations
Financial/Downtown. Easily walkable. Great restaurants all around.
A Traveller from Washington DC
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 31 Jan 2011

“Not What I Was Expecting.....”

The main reasons I picked this hotel were for it's location, affordability, and because it had breakfast included. The hotel met all of those expectations but then there were a few issues I wasn't anticipating. First, our room was really small. If you don't plan on spending a lot of time in your room, this probably won't affect you. Second, the room was noisy. Between the noise from outside (garbage trucks every night?) and the thin walls this was the probably the most disappointing part of the hotel. On the up side, the hotel staff was very accommodating when we made an error in our reservation and the morning breakfast spread was great. If you want to keep costs low and stay somewhere with a good breakfast and don't plan on spending alot of time in your room, this is a good place to stay however if you are looking to indulge a bit, probably not the place.

Petite Auberge, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

863 Bush St San Francisco, 94108 California

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Marines Memorial Theater - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Un-Scripted Theater Company - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • SF Playhouse - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Lorraine Hansberry Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
  • Grace Cathedral - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • San Francisco Magic Parlor - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Alcove Theater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • American Conservatory Theater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Union Square - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Marrakech Magic Theater - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Xanadu Gallery - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Cable Car Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Glide Memorial United Methodist Church - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • St. Mary Square - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Old St. Mary's Cathedral - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

Location Highlights

  • Convention center nearby
  • Shopping district nearby
  • In city center

The preferred airport for Petite Auberge, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 19.5 km / 12.1 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Francisco, CA, United States (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Area:

Union Square - Convention Center, California, United States of America: Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fisherman’s Wharf.

Petite Auberge, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

863 Bush St San Francisco, 94108 California