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Hotel Emblem San Francisco

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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.
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Bar / lounge
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
Conference facilities
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24-hour security
Coffee shop
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Baggage storage
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Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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PGHKate wrote a review Oct 2023
26 contributions7 helpful votes
Loved the hotel - clean, quiet, great location! There were lots of fun concierge options, we took advantage of the essential oil defuser. I had to work remotely while there - WiFi was good and it was easy to order from the coffee shop at the ground level.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 30 Oct 2023
Dear @KatePGHPA, the title of your review is truly the biggest compliment that anyone could ever give us! Thank you so much for your endorsement of our hotel as both a great place to relax and explore the City, while also being a fantastic working space to spark creativity and productivity! Thank you also for mentioning the amazing work of our Housekeeping team who all work so tirelessly to make our Hotel so clean and comfortable! Please come back and see us again soon!
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Nick S wrote a review Oct 2023
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Mandy at the front desk was incredible and made sure that our wedding weekend was one we won't forget. The service from everyone was outstanding, and the room was extremely clean and comfortable. Chromecast on the TV so we could choose what we wanted to stream as well.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 25 Oct 2023
Dear @nicksM4288IW, thank you so much for having chosen to stay with us over your wedding weekend! We are beyond humbled to have been able to play a part in making this a truly unforgettable experience. Thank you as well for recognizing Mandy's incredible service, we will be sure to share your kind words with her as well. Please reach out to us for your anniversary and it will be an absolute pleasure to ensure that you are well taken care of once more. Please come and see us again soon!
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kkquinn4598 wrote a review Oct 2023
Clifton Park, New York15 contributions6 helpful votes
It was in a great location close to many places to eat and drink. Also close to a bus line and cable car. Did not use the extensive list of amenities, but the ones we did use were wonderful. Coffee shop attached to the hotel had delicious coffee—my husband spent every morning down there while I was still in bed. The bed was very comfortable and the room was very quiet. Luckily, we had air conditioning because it was a very warm week while we were there. The air conditioning sometimes was a little too cool, but better than no air conditioning at all. The front desk staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The housekeeping was great—they did a terrific job cleaning our rooms. I would definitely recommend the Emblem to anyone visiting San Francisco!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 22 Oct 2023
Dear @kkquinn4598, thank you for the amazing review about our Hotel, its amazingly convenient location and our extensive list of Unorthodox amenities! We also really appreciate the shout out for our Housekeeping team who keep our Hotel so clean and the Engineering crew that keeps our AC's running smoothly and building so well maintained. Lastly, thank you as well for recognizing the friendliness and service levels of our team, we really appreciate it and are thankful to know that you will indeed be recommending Emblem to those coming to San Francisco! Thank you once more and please come back and see us again soon.
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Elena wrote a review Oct 2023
9 contributions22 helpful votes
The whole team is what made our stay at this great hotel memorable - they make you feel heard if there's something to fix and they go the extra mile to make you feel welcome. They give you the biggest smiles, not forced ones, but real, which is a rarity to encounter these days. Thank you so much - especially to the GM Fungai, the DoR Tori as well as Panda and Irene. We appreciate you so much! The location of the hotel is ideal (safe, central), they provide bikes which is great (could be updated to more suitable ones for the hilly city ;-)), room was clean and the one we had had a lot of daylight which was great. Definitely highly recommended and would return without a second thought! Thank you again <3
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 22 Oct 2023
Dear @elenaroundtheworld, thank you so, so much for your wonderful review about our staff being "the heart of this wonderful Hotel" and likewise thank you for being such wonderful guests and allowing us the opportunity to play a role in making your stay a memorable one. Thank you as well for your suggestions on the bikes and for recognizing Tori, Panda, Irene and our Housekeeping Department and how clean they keep the Hotel. It was such a pleasure getting to meet you and having you stay with us and we all look forward to your return. Come back soon!
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A&P Rosenberg wrote a review Oct 2023
Herzliya, Israel4 contributions
My wife and I stayed at the Emblem for several nights in early October and we have nothing but superlatives to say. The staff were all friendly, welcoming and helpful. The common areas, the bar and the rooms are all maintained very well. The atmosphere is relaxed and gave us the feeling of being at home away from home during our visit. And, the location is excellent, near Union Square, shopping, restaurants and transportation to everywhere in the city. We specifically want to thank Gitanjali Bhushan and Orion Denley at the front desk who were particularly attentive and responsive to some personal issues. We recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a great experience in the center of San Fransisco. We plan to be 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 21 Oct 2023
Dear @aprosenberg, thank you so, so much for your very kind words about our Hotel, how clean and well maintained it is and in addition to its vibe and central location, the exceptional service you received from Gitanjali and Orion! We will certainly pass on your compliments to them and the Housekeepers and Engineering team as well! Please come back and see us again soon.
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Elizabeth B wrote a review Oct 2023
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We held a corporate Brand Launch Party with Hotel Emblem and were BLOWN AWAY by the level of care and detail they showed. Tony + the team were so helpful, proactive and everything went off without a hitch! They constantly thought of ways to make my life as the event organizer easier and were truly instrumental in helping us plan this event. The food was amazing, the venue was beautiful and the service was top notch. Highly recommend for an event. I ended up staying the night after our event and can testify that the comfort of the room was just as amazing. Thanks for a great evening that everyone was raving about!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 20 Oct 2023
Dear @elizabethbX4201EL, thank you so, so much for your amazing review of our Hotel, our function space and moreover, our Team's service levels and attention to detail. It was such a pleasure hosting your Brand Launch Party and we will absolutely share your kind words with Tony and the team. Please kindly feel free to reach out to Tony again for your next event or stay with us and it will be an absolute pleasure for us to ensure that you are well taken care of once more. Please come back and visit us again soon.
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Josh E wrote a review Oct 2023
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I popped in Hotel Emblem to meet a friend the other day and it was so very cool. Firstly, the vibe of this hotel is very chill, understated and comfortable. It has a bit of a bohemian flair, but the books in the lobby are what really got me excited. It was almost like wallpaper, but real. Not with spines out, but paper showing. I was told they’re actually all books related to San Francisco. The hotel digs deep into the literary history of of the city. It’s not a huge hotel, but they cram all of this cozy book vibe into the first floor. I loved it. The bar is super cool, too. The video fireplace…of books burning…was a very nice touch. It was unlike any hotel bar I’ve ever been in. Again, the chill vibe really did it for me. Everyone was friendly, the bartender made great drinks
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 20 Oct 2023
Dear @L6882WGjoshe, thank you so much for your awesome review of our Hotel and Bar. We are so happy to hear how comfortable you felt and moreover truly appreciate your feedback about team's service and our playlist and literary theme. Please come back and see us again soon.
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Andrew M wrote a review Oct 2023
4 contributions1 helpful vote
Phenomenal service and spacey clean room. Very welcoming environment to kick back in after a long day exploring the big city. Beds are comfortable and nothing was too much of an ask for reception if I ever come back to San Fran 10/10 will stay again.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 18 Oct 2023
Dear @maloneyy123, thank you so much for your awesome review of our Hotel and moreover for highlighting our "phenomenal service and cleanliness'! We are so humbled by your kind words and will aim to make your next stay even more phenomenal than the last. Please come back and see us again soon.
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Daniel Y wrote a review Oct 2023
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We had a wonderful three night stay with Emblem! The location is perfect, amenities are thoughtful, and the overall design of the rooms/hotel is beautiful. Panda at the front desk was incredibly helpful, and provided amazing hospitality, even at midnight when my wife and I were trying to figure out parking. We’ll be staying here anytime we are in San Fransisco moving forward!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded 18 Oct 2023
Dear @DanielY, thank you for the amazing review of our Hotel, its location and as well for the intentionality and thoughtfulness behind the Unorthodox amenities we offer. Thank you as well for recognizing Panda and our staff team members, we really appreciate the shout out and have since passed on your kind words to the team! Please come back and stay with us again soon.
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AnaCC2023 wrote a review Oct 2023
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The hotel is just a gem. It's hip and next to amazing restaurants. The rooms are cozy, and the staff is very welcoming, friendly and efficient. It's always a pleasure to stay at Hotel Emblem. I would definitely recommend that everyone should check it out.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 18 Oct 2023
Dear @AnaCC2023 thank you for your wonderful review of our Hotel and team! We sincerely appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you back again soon.
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PRICE RANGE
HK$1,486 - HK$2,010 (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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