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Chateau Tivoli
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  • Inn Details

    The Chateau Tivoli Bed and Breakfast is a magnificently preserved part of San Francisco's rich history. Built in 1892 for lumber baron D.B. Jackson by renowned British architect Willam Armitage, it has been home to many eclectic and illustrious personalities from the city's archives. Past inhabitants include Ernestine Kreling, the owner of the storied Tivoli Opera House and Bob Kaufman, the poet who inspired the term 'Beatnik'. The house at 1057 Steiner Street was restored to it's original Victorian splendor by Rodney Karr in the 1980s. The Shohet family has locally owned and operated the now Bed and Breakfast since 1997 and continues to keep its doors open so that others may share the Tivoli's dynamic history and charm.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Historic Property

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Private entrance

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • No Televisions on site

    • Rollaway bed

    • Portacrib

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  • The Luisa Tetrazzini

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$265

    This opulent second floor suite has a queen canopy bed, and a private parlor with a fire place. The private bathroom has a double shower. The ceilings are papered with Bradbury & Bradbury wall paper.

    The Mark Twain

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$265

    This grand 3rd floor suite has a king size mirrored canopy bed. The bedroom opens into a spacious parlor with a daybed suitable for an extra guest. There is sufficient room for an extra rollaway bed or a child's crib for a family.

    The Lillie Langtry

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$160

    This cozy ground floor suite has one small and one larger bedroom with one double bed in each room, a private bathroom with a shower and a private entrance from the street. Exposed brick and a cave-like ceiling in the hallway provide a grotto motif.

    The Lola Montez

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$160

    This cozy ground floor suite has two separate bedrooms with one double bed in each room, a small dining area, a kitchenette and a private entrance from the street. The private bath with a shower over a tub is located in one of the bedrooms.

    Enrico Caruso

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$160

    This second floor room has an antique double four-poster bed and a private bath with a double shower. It features opulent papered ceilings by Bradbury & Bradbury.

    The Isadora Duncan

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$160

    This gracious second floor room has a double bed, a fireplace and a private detached bathroom. It has ornate papered ceilings.

    The Aimee Crocker

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$185

    This elegant second floor room has an antique queen four-poster bed, a private bath with a shower and a cozy sitting area. Ceilings are papered with Bradbury & Bradbury wall paper.

    Joaquin Miller

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$120

    This third floor room has an antique Arts & Craft double bed and a small sitting area. It shares the bathroom with the next door Jack London room. The two can be combined as a 2 room suite, for families or friends.

    The Jack London

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$120

    This third floor room has a double brass bed and a sunny tower sitting area. It shares the bathroom with the next door Joaquin Miller room. The two rooms can be combined into a two room suite for families or friends.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3pm.    Check out: 12 Noon.

    • Cancellations: Cancellations made within 14 days of arrival will be charged 
 the amount of first night.
 Early departure without 14 days notice will be charged for the 
 first night of departure.
 No-shows will be charged for the first night's stay.
 On Holiday weekends, cancellations must be made 14 days 
 prior to arrival.
 Rates are based on double occupancy. Extra guests can be 
 accommodated for an additional $30.00/person/night.
 A 15 % tax is added to the cost.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Complementary Wine is served between 4pm-6pm.

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Time Served: 8am-10am; Sat-Sun 9am/10am

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Special meal options

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Coffee & Tea

    • Weekend Champagne Brunch

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  • Location Type

    • City

    City

    • Berkeley

    • Distance to city: 11 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the Bay Bridge (East): Follow signs for 101 South. Take the 9th Street Exit. Turn right onto 9th street. Stay in one of the 2 left lanes, and turn left onto Hayes Street; follow Hayes to Steiner Street (about ten blocks). Turn right onto Steiner Street. Drive 3 blocks to the Chateau Tivoli. We are on the left hand corner just before Golden Gate Avenue. From Golden Gate Bridge (North): Follow signs for Lombard St. Turn right onto Steiner and drive about 1.5 miles to Golden Gate Ave.

    Airport

    • San Francisco, CA (SFO) 14 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the Airport (South): Drive North on Highway 101. Exit on Misson St. Turn right onto Mission St. Turn Left onto Van Ness Ave. Turn left onto Hayes St. Remain on Hayes until Steiner St. Turn right onto Steiner St. Drive 3 blocks to Golden Gate Ave.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Fishermen's Wharf: 2 miles away.

    • Fillmore Shopping area: 10 min walk

    • Alamo Square's "Postcard Row" the Painted Ladies

    • The Fillmore Live Music club: 5 min walk

    • Union Square: 1.5 miles away.

    • Kabuki Hotsprings: 5 min walk.

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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    A perfect place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    As I travelled alone I was mainly inerested in a friendly and safe accomodation and away of the crowded and touristic spots of Fishermens Wharf, Downtown and Chinatown. My stay at the Chateau Tivoli in the Joaquin Miller room was asbolutely perfect. Nice, bright spacious room, quite and cozy with morning sun. Breakfast was delicious. I went running every second day in Golden Gate Park and could prepare my breakfast before the run, stored it in the fridge and enjoyed it later outside of breakfast hours. Perfect for me! Besides the Miller room I stayed in the Isadora Duncan and Tetrazzini Suite, due to my spontaneous extension of my stay of two more nights. Both rooms have been highlights of my stay! The staff is tremdously friendly. I will come back again, and again, and again!

    Awesome bed and breakfast not to be missed

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We stayed at the chateau from June 10th to 14th and absolutely loved it. It was simply breathtaking the minute we walked in. The rooms and service are outstanding and we would highly recommend a stay here. The hosts are also very welcoming and happy to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

    Enjoyed our stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We loved Tivoli it is unique. Very nicely situated,just up from the painted ladies, Almo park. Staff are so helpful and very friendly. Cheese and wine every day is a bonus wow. Loved it. loved it. loved it.

    Loved it

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Meredith is a great inn keeper/manager/ambassador. She warmly greeted my Mother and I upon our arrival into the city for my daughters graduation at USF. Meredith gave us a quick house tour,outlined the breakfast and afternoon wine/cheese/tea and coffee arrangements, made sure we were comfortable and was always attentive and prompt with suggestions and / or questions we came up with. We stayed downstairs in the Lola Montez Suite. Accomodations were what I expected. Loved the 2 bedroom arrangement with the sitting room/kitchen. Was able to connect to the wireless internet service in our suite. Like the seperate entrance. A little difficult for my elderly mother to climb up the back steps to the main level. Easy walk to Metro stops. Nice walk to Alamo Square. Wouldnt recommend walking opposite way at night. Met and chatted with lots of nice people (from all over the world) at breakfast and lounging around in the afternoon in the living room area. Great stay. Loved it.

    OKAY

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    The food was not good...only packaged breads and fruit for breakfast...not what I expect from a B&B at all!!

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