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Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Rex San Francisco is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Triton. Hotel Rex San Francisco is ranked #25 in San Francisco with endorsements from 13 publications including Oyster, Zagat and BlackBook.
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
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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."
Zagat3.8
"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
Hotel Triton Rough Guide Michelin Guide Fodor's
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342 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "An eccentric, smartly located hotel... Rooms themselves are stylish but gaudy."
Michelin Guide "The individually designed rooms and suites appeal to all sorts of visitors with their uplifting colors and distinctive furnishings."
Fodor's "A spirit of fun has taken up full-time residence in this Kimpton property, which has a youngish, superfriendly staff, pink- and blue-neon elevators, and a colorful psychedelic lobby mural." Full review
Insight Guides "Steps from the Chinatown Gate, this trendy, eco-friendly hotel has a lobby with wild designs and furniture, and guestroom decor ranging from creamy whites to cherry red."
Oyster Mid-Range
"This casual, pop-themed Kimpton is full of character, with funky furnishings, a great restaurant, and a free wine hour." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Part eco-friendly, part rock-and-roll, the Triton is most famous for its seven “celebrity suites,” individually designed by music stars like Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia." Full review
DK Eyewitness "It is just across the street from Chinatown and in the heart of San Francisco’s art gallery district."
Time Out "Created by nine artists, this colourful hotel, across from the ornate Chinatown gate, succeeds in being both fun and funky." Full review
Star Service "The Triton continues its quest for uniqueness, and short of offering medical marijuana in the minibars, this hotel is up for almost anything." Full review
Gayot "Located just outside the entrance to Chinatown, the Hotel Triton is a 140-room property that features the works of cutting-edge Bay Area artisans."
