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Hotel Vertigo and Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre hotel are both recommended by professionals. On balance, Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Vertigo. Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre hotel comes in at 82 with recommendations from 12 publications like oyster.com, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Vertigo
940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
From $153/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
Star
"This swanky spot boasts a mix of classic French style and modern urban sophistication. Top value for uniquely fun accommodation."
Fodor's
"Scenes in Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller Vertigo were shot in this ornate hotel... and designer Thomas Schoos has reworked the hotel's interiors to pay tribute to the film." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Designed by Thomas Schoos, the rooms are also furnished with tilted horse head lamps, bright orange wingback chairs, and white leather headboards." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel has undergone a wonderful renovation with plush and comfortable rooms that are elegant and whimsical yet contemporary."
Time Out
"Part of the Personality Hotels mini chain, this striking property was undergoing a transformation at the time of writing." Full review
Star Service
"The location is out of the tourist traffic but close enough for a comfortable walk to the cable car, and public transportation is available in this neighborhood." Full review
Gayot
"Formerly the York Hotel, this property is ideally situated in Nob Hill near shops and restaurants."
Lonely Planet
"It's a 10-minute walk to get anywhere, but you get more bang for your buck than right at Union Square – and bragging rights to a bit of movie history." Full review
Jetsetter
"Whimsical Hitchcock-inspired boutique property in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood." Full review
Frommer's
"Hitchcock buffs might recognize this small, mid-range hotel from his movie Vertigo...the hotel embraces its cinematic history, with both rooms and lobby featuring mid-century furnishings" Full review
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562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"It’s retained its retro, gentlemen’s club feel and literary theme."
Michelin Guide
"If you've ever found yourself wishing you could have just one night with Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway, or F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Rex is for you."
Frommer's
"Joie de Vivre (JDV), the most creative hotel group in the city, is the brains behind this cleverly restored historic building... In a great location." Full review
Fodor's
"At this stylish, literary-themed hotel... paintings and shelves of antiquarian books line the "library," a homey lobby lounge where book readings and roundtable discussions take place." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This pleasant hotel has with rooms painted in rich colors and the walls embellished with the works of local artists."
Star Service
"This is San Francisco's hip-pocket version of New York's Algonquin, an unpretentious outpost with a literary lilt and lots of authentic Bohemian patina." Full review
Gayot
"Literati, take note. Modeled after New York's famous Algonquin, this salon-style hotel from Joie de Vivre gets its inspiration from literary salons of the 1920s and '30s."
BlackBook
"Based on literary salons of mid-20th century and modeled after New York’s Algonquin, complete with jazz artists in the lobby lounge every Friday evening."
Zagat
3.8
"Taking a page from 1920s literary salons, this "charmingly" vintage Downtown boutique is known for "lovely", "eccentric" touches."
Lonely Planet
"Despite their compact size, rooms feel inviting for their sunny colors, hand-painted lampshades and works by local artists." Full review