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San Remo HotelvsHotel Emblem San Francisco
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Rex San Francisco is preferred by most writers compared to San Remo Hotel. Hotel Rex San Francisco comes in at 84 with recommendations from 13 reviews such as Jetsetter, BlackBook and Lonely Planet.
San Remo Hotel
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2237 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
From $121/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "Known for its chatty, helpful staff... Rooms are cosy and chintzy."
Frommer's "This small, European-style pensione is one of the best budget hotels in San Francisco." Full review
Fodor's "Rooms are small but charming, with lace curtains, forest-green-painted wood floors, and brass beds and other antique furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of the city's best values, the San Remo dates to 1906 and is long on old-fashioned charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The only budget hotel in the area, San Remo is a well-maintained Italianate building, and one of the first to be constructed following the earthquake and fire of 1906."
Gayot "This lovely, restored Victorian hotel was built by the founder of Bank of America to house maritime workers displaced by the earthquake of 1906."
BlackBook "One of the city’s best budget hotels in a perfect location near the heart of North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf."
Oyster Budget
"While charming, the San Remo's Victorian style -- with shared bathrooms, narrow hallways, and no elevator or air-conditioning -- is not for everyone." Full review
Time Out "Although the rooms are on the small side and the spotless shower rooms are shared (there's also one bath), you would be hard-pressed to find a finer hotel in San Francisco at this price." Full review
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Ask for a room on the upper floor facing Mason Street or, if the penthouse is free, book it: it's so lovely you'll never want to leave.
Not For Tourists "I'm not sure why the word "staycation" irks me, but then I suppose everyone has words that annoy them (the word "moist" also ranks high on my list). There are those whose idea of a..."
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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
