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Hotel Emblem San FranciscovsJW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Hotel Rex San Francisco scores slightly higher than JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square. Hotel Rex San Francisco is ranked #25 in San Francisco with approval from 13 reviews including Rough Guide, Time Out and Gayot.
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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
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square Rough Guide Fodor's DK Eyewitness
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500 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
From $143/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Its rooms are a tech-lover’s dream – each is equipped with a 42-inch LCD TV with a plug-in panel, Bose sound system, ergonomic office chair, and wireless internet."
Fodor's "The hotel features a state-of-the-art fitness room and technologically savvy meeting rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The public areas are glamorous, and the bedrooms refined and elegant. Business travelers will find the staff extremely helpful."
Time Out "Rebranded in 2006, the former Pan Pacific hotel is far enough from Union Square that guests can avoid the crush, but close enough that the shops are mere steps away." Full review
Star Service "At the corner of Mason Street, one block west of Union Square, and six blocks shy of the Bank America Center and the Financial District, this...is in an excellent location for business and pleasure." Full review
Gayot "Despite its size (21 stories and 329 rooms in all), the JW Marriott San Francisco has a decidedly intimate atmosphere amid the bustle of Union Square."
Zagat4.5
""Far above par", this Downtown "luxury" chain outpost "delights", from the bright "soaring" lobby to the "comfortable" quarters."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square is a colorful and urbane hotel just steps from San Francisco’s bustling Union Square, the Financial District and the Embarcadero." Full review
Jetsetter "A casual, tranquil vibe above the hubbub of downtown (an impressive feat in a 337-room hotel), and a staff quick to anticipate your every need." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The hotel tends to attract a strong following of business travelers, but the great bathrooms and amenities, as well as proximity to Union Square, would appeal to travelers of all stripes." Full review
