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Check in and leave the status quo behind. Hotel Emblem San Francisco in downtown San Francisco where Nob Hill meets Union Square and the Theater District, is a haven for those that think as boldly as they live. Inspiring conversation in all the right ways, with plenty of modern provocations, Hotel Emblem features a cocktail-focused restaurant and 96 vibrant guestrooms. Every corner is designed to spark creativity, from the bar inspired by the Beat Generation, to the book-filled Writer’s Alcove in the lobby, to the eclectic guestrooms, where patterns play and an expressive vibe thrives. This hotel is a muse – and you will be, too. Lend your voice at the weekly poetry slam. Get lost in the flow of nightly live jazz. Tap out a few thoughts on the lobby typewriter.
Hotel Emblem is one of the most amazing hotels I have ever had the pleasure of staying in around the world. First class and personal customer service, the team appreciate and understand your each and every need and honestly could not be more helpful. A boutique hotel where you"re made to feel like an individual and not just a number and with so many amenities to make for the most wonderful of stays, together with Bluestone Lane in the hotel reception. The hotel is located in the most perfect location just off Powell Street and so just a few minutes walk from Powell Street Station and Union Square. I cannot recommend this hotel and the team more highly!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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This hotel is truly a gem. From the service, to the cleanliness, to the details, to the amenities, this hotel has everything you need. The location is perfect, very close to all the main attractions. Hotel emblem was a big part of making our vacation in San Francisco truly memorable.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Loved the hotel and very happily recommend to anyone passing through San Francisco. A very good sized room and lovely staff in a great location with decent coffee available next door (as a bonus). I imposed on the hotel staff to receive and store an embarrassing number of parcels in advance of our visit and found them extremely obliging. Walkable distance to the airport train (10 minutes) and Union Square (7 minutes), Chinatown (15 minutes) and great restaurants in the Mission District (a comfortable 25 minute stroll). Would love to visit again.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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I started my vacation with one night at Hotel Emblem in SF. The experience was just as nice as I hoped for. The location gives you easy access to everything, and the rooms are quiet, clean, and with comfortable beds. You also have a really cool bar area that gives the hotel that little extra. But, the most important reason to choose Hotel Emblem is the staff. From start to finish, everybody was super friendly and service-minded. They even helped me out when it turned out I had booked two rooms instead of one🙃 My mistake, but they sorted it out😊
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Fabulous hotel, fabulous location. I walked everywhere. Staff was so warm and welcoming and helpful. Loved returning from a day of exploring SF to my cozy room. I can’t wait to book again! Seriously just a fabulous place!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Fantastic customer service, friendly staff and a fun boutique hotel located in a great location between the theatre district, shopping, union station and china town. Quick access to everything. Great decor and vibe, Rooms were clean, quiet and comfy! Will definitely return!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 4 Nov 2023
Dear @747shawnai, thank you so much for your wonderful review of our Hotel and moreover of our fantastic levels of service, we really appreciate it! Thank you as well for recognizing our dedicated and hard working Housekeeping Team for keeping our Hotel so clean and comfortable! Knowing that you will definitely return is the greatest compliment! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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My wife and I and another couple spent an extended weekend in SF in October 2023 and stayed at the Emblem. We were greeted immediately by the warm and helpful staff and offered a glass of sangria to start our weekend. Over the course of the weekend, the staff were extremely helpful and made us feel at home. The hotel is located in a perfect spot. Right near the financial district and less than a block from the Powell Cable Car line. The decor of the hotel is kitschy with a book theme throughout. The jar of fortune cookies on each floor is a great touch! Overall the hotel is clean and well run. The service is impeccable and the beds are very comfortable. The only criticism I have is that more counter space would be useful in the bathroom. With two guests, the counter is…
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 4 Nov 2023
Dear @M5218AZandrewb, thank you or having chosen to come and spend your get away weekend with us! We are so humbled by your kind comments about the awesome service you received all throughout the Hotel! We will keep the Sangria on ice for your return! Please come back and see us again soon!
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LOVE, LOVE LOVE this place! ❤️ Service, style & vibes were just outstanding! Free sangria on arrivals was just what you want after travelling! The location was perfect for exploring San Fran. Many places are in walking distance, short walk to BART. I really enjoyed the decor, and the rooms are spacious, with literally everything you need for a home away from home.(And if they don't have it in the room, don't worry the front desk will get it for you.). The front desk staff are amazing and go above and beyond to help you during your stay. (I would suggest not to recommend the Black Cat Jazz bar, very bad experience, and the neighborhood felt unsafe. Especially walking around.) One of our favourite things was the onsite cafe, delicious coffee to wake up to, and tasty fresh food…
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 4 Nov 2023
Dear @Z6434KTlauram, Thank you for your wonderful review of our Hotel and the fantastic Sangria created by our Bartenders!! We sincerely appreciate your feedback and cant wait to welcome you back! Please come back and see us again soon!
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This place was affordable, clean, and comfortable. The kind staff were the cherry on top. This was one of the best boutique hotels I have ever stayed at. It's also right smack in the middle of all the San Francisco bustle so you can access the restaurants and all the amazing experiences the Bay offers. I definitely recommend this place for your next SF visit
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 1 Nov 2023
Dear @friendshipanimals, thank you so much for your awesome review of our Hotel! We are all so moved and honored by the title of your review and as well for your kind recognition of our kind staff and Housekeeping team that keeps our Hotel so clean! Yours is now one of our favorite reviews of the year! Please come back and see us again soon!!
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Wow. It’s hard to write a review about this hotel. I’ve never stayed somewhere that just totally swept me way with such real hospitality and great vibes. Straight from the gate Mandy and Panda at the front desk were so adorable and hilarious. They made me feel like I knew them forever which is so crazy! They were so on point with everything they suggested to me and my crew, it literally made our trip. The amenities this hotel offers are so cool and they bring them straight to the room. The bartender Lordes was awesome and gave us the rundown on the hotels theme and story in such a capturing way we legit couldn’t stop asking questions after. We felt like spoiled kids. Would never book anywhere else in San Francisco after staying at Emblem. Can’t wait to come back!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 29 Oct 2023
Dear @A3929PGannac, wow! Thank you, thank you, thank you for this awesome review of our Hotel all it has to offer. Moreover, thank you so much for recognizing Mandy, Panda and Lourdes, they and the rest of our team all work so, so hard to create these authentic and unscripted memories for our guests and we are so thankful to see them recognized publicly for their efforts. We will certainly share this with them! Please come back and see us again soon!
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HK$1,486 - HK$2,018 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
rex hotel san francisco, hotel rex san francisco, rex san francisco
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Hotel Rex San Francisco
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan FranciscoDowntown San Francisco / Downtown / Union Square
NUMBER OF ROOMS
96
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