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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.
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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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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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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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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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
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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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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Hotel Emblem is in the heart of the city. It’s easily accessible by transit. They have friendly staff, clean rooms, fun amenities, and a unique vibe. They say it’s haunted but as far as I could tell the ghosts were friendly . I would stay here 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 16 Oct 2023
Dear itsme_kari thank you so much for your wonderful Halloween inspired review of our property! Moreover, thank you kindly for highlighting our unique vide, cleanliness and indeed the friendliness of our team! We definitely appreciate the shout outs and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Lovely room in a hotel with a very nice vibe. Sangria upon arrival, friendly/helpful staff, definitely recommend! The room we had was spacious and well appointed with a modern TV/Chromecast. Happy with our stay and would visit again. Location is convenient.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 14 Oct 2023
Dear djdcomplete, thank you so much for your awesome review of our Hotel, it’s vibe and amenities and moreover the service levels of our team! We are thrilled to know that you will be recommending us to others and we look forward to your return!
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The service was outstanding. The room was more than we expected, and the hotel is within walking distance of shopping, food, museums etc. Definitely our go to place when in the city. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 13 Oct 2023
Dear @B1876SUjosephs, thank you so much for your wonderful review of our Hotel and its ideal location and moreover, the exceptional service you received from our team. We are really happy to have now become your go to place in San Francisco and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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We stayed here for 4 nights and after a long flight the reception staff very were friendly and welcoming and offered us a glass of Sangria. Very cosy & clean hotel and the destination fee includes a lot for your money. The coffee shop attached to the hotel is a great addition as well! The only downside is that the rooms are quite dark so if you want a bright room this may not be the hotel for you!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 9 Oct 2023
Dear @PaigeLouise18 thank you so much for having chosen to stay with us and as well for highlighting the notable level of value that we aim to provide to each of our guests during their stays. Thank you as well for touching on the lighting, we keep several light fixtures on hand and available on request and we will be sure to bring additional ones up to you on your next stay with us, just let us know when and we will be sure to do so. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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I can’t recommend this place and the staff team highly enough. The location is great for exploring the city with great public transport options near by. I had a great stay from the moment I arrived - the warm friendly welcome and tasty glass of sangria and seeing me off when my taxi arrived. The feel and look was everything I needed. I had a lovely time at Hotel Emblem.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Fungai M, Owner at Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Responded 9 Oct 2023
Dear @Wander62760758724, thank you so much for your wonderful comments on our City, our Hotel and all of its amenities and moreover, the service you received from our team! We are honored to have been able to be your hotel of choice out of so many options here in San Francisco and we look forward to welcoming you back and continuously earning your happiness with us. Please come back and see us again soon!
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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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