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Nineteenth, level on 33. Across from the Ferry Building, with Terrene, the Bamford spa, and an Audi house car in the $48 nightly fee.
It was Hotel Vitale, per local news. AAA rates it Four Diamond, and it's on our splurge list.
The house cars serve a 2-mile radius, but the FAQ doesn't name Pier 27. Valet is $84.
Ask at check-in whether the house car will run you to the ship, or take the F-line.
Book it if
- A splurge by the Ferry Building
- Pet owners
- Spa people
Look elsewhere if
- You're under 21.
- You want a pool.
- You want to avoid a nightly fee.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what 1 Hotel publishes.
On the Embarcadero across from the Ferry Building, with Terrene for dinner, the Bamford spa and a 24-hour gym. Bags are held before check-in and after check-out.
The hotel runs no shuttle. Its $48 nightly fee includes Audi e-tron house cars, which serve a 2-mile radius per the FAQ; it doesn't name Pier 27. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Paid; Terrene serves breakfast 7 to 11 AM.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on the Embarcadero across from the Ferry Building. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet $84 a night plus tax ($94 oversize). Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 33 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
No hotel shuttle; the concierge arranges airport rides.
The hotel runs no shuttle. Its $48 nightly fee includes Audi e-tron house cars, which serve a 2-mile radius per the FAQ; it doesn't name Pier 27.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on the Embarcadero across from the Ferry Building.
From SFO without a hotel shuttle
BART runs from the International Terminal to downtown in about 30 minutes for $11.15. A cab is metered, with a $6 SFO pickup fee; Princess puts it at $50 to $60 to the pier. Rideshare picks up on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage. Carnival's transfer is $34.99 a person if you land by noon.
No hotel shuttle; the concierge arranges airport rides.
The hotel runs no shuttle. Its $48 nightly fee includes Audi e-tron house cars, which serve a 2-mile radius per the FAQ; it doesn't name Pier 27.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on the Embarcadero across from the Ferry Building.
From OAK without a hotel shuttle
The BART connector runs 9 minutes to Coliseum, then it's 21 minutes to downtown San Francisco; the fare is $12.65. A cab or a rideshare crosses the Bay Bridge instead; no fare from OAK to the pier is published.
Valet $84 a night plus tax ($94 oversize). Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Valet $84 a night plus tax ($94 oversize), in and out.
The hotel runs no shuttle. Its $48 nightly fee includes Audi e-tron house cars, which serve a 2-mile radius per the FAQ; it doesn't name Pier 27.
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on the Embarcadero across from the Ferry Building.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Which terminal
Pier 27Princess and Carnival both sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, on the northern Embarcadero. On a busy day a ship can berth at Pier 35, a 6- to 8-minute walk north by the port’s count; your cruise documents name the pier.
Source: sfport.comDistance
No mileage statedThe hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on the Embarcadero across from the Ferry Building.
Source: 1hotels.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: 1hotels.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet $84 a night plus tax ($94 oversize). Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: 1hotels.comParking by the pier
From $20 a dayThere’s no parking at the terminal, overnight or temporary, per the port. It sends cruisers to Metropolis at 55 and 80 Francisco Street, which publishes no rate. Ace Parking at 1348 The Embarcadero, about an 18-minute walk, lists $20 a day for a compact car and $25 for a full-size one, plus a $2 fee, and calls itself a Princess partner.
Source: sfcruiseshipparking.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Food or bar on siteOn the Embarcadero across from the Ferry Building, with Terrene for dinner, the Bamford spa and a 24-hour gym. Bags are held before check-in and after check-out.
Breakfast
Not freePaid; Terrene serves breakfast 7 to 11 AM.
Address
Mission Street, on the Embarcadero8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as 1 Hotel publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
$48 plus tax a day: e-bikes, the Audi e-tron house car, fitness classes, the Farmstand, pet beds
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
Valet $84 a night plus tax ($94 oversize), in and out
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid; served 7 to 11 AM
Pool
None
Pets
Dogs and cats of all sizes.
Food and drink on site
- TerreneRestaurant and bar, 7 AM to 10 PM daily
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- Bags held before check-in and after check-out
- Bamford Wellness Spa
- Early departure and late checkout each cost one night plus tax
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Amenity fee $48 a night plus tax: e-bikes, the Audi house car, fitness classes and more.
- Minimum age 21. Check-in 4 PM, check-out noon.
- No EV charging on site.
- A Free to Park, Free to Explore package includes parking for one car during your stay; it doesn't mention cruises.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Whether the house car will take you to Pier 27
- Whether you can park while you cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up across from the Ferry Building, a short cab or streetcar from the ship.
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1 Hotel FAQ
Does 1 Hotel have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. The hotel runs no shuttle. Its $48 nightly fee includes Audi e-tron house cars, which serve a 2-mile radius per the FAQ; it doesn't name Pier 27.
Does 1 Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are options. From San Francisco International: No hotel shuttle; the concierge arranges airport rides. From Oakland International: No hotel shuttle; the concierge arranges airport rides.
Can I park at 1 Hotel while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet $84 a night plus tax ($94 oversize). Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is 1 Hotel from the cruise terminal?
The hotel gives no distance to Pier 27. It's on the Embarcadero across from the Ferry Building. It sits in our by the waterfront band. Princess and Carnival both sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, on the northern Embarcadero. On a busy day a ship can berth at Pier 35, a 6- to 8-minute walk north by the port's count; your cruise documents name the pier.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Bags held before check-in and after check-out Bamford Wellness Spa Early departure and late checkout each cost one night plus tax.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
Bags held before check-in and after check-out Bamford Wellness Spa Early departure and late checkout each cost one night plus tax.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Carnival's transfer runs back to SFO for $34.99 a person. Otherwise it's a cab or a rideshare from the pier, or the F-line to Embarcadero and BART to either airport.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Paid; served 7 to 11 AM. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not on site. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. Ace charges $25 a day for a full-size car, SUV or van, 16 feet long or 6.5 feet tall and up. Metropolis publishes no rate or size limit.
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