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Stanford Court San Francisco and Hotel Rex San Francisco are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Rex San Francisco scores slightly higher than Stanford Court San Francisco. Hotel Rex San Francisco has a TripExpert Score of 84 with recommendations from 13 sources including Jetsetter, Star Service and Oyster.

Stanford Court San Francisco
7/10
905 California Street, San Francisco, CA
From $649/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The fairly sizeable rooms are a relative bargain for Nob Hill."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Stanford Court has maintained a long and discreet reputation as one of San Francisco's most exclusive hotels." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"A historic property renovated in 2008, the Renaissance Stanford Court has several of the less endearing quirks of an older building but few of its vestigial charms." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel is positioned firmly in the convention category, relegated to middle management and midrange tourists clawing to experience what is now Nob Hill's skeletal luxury. " Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.3
"It's an "absolute pleasure" to stay nestled "on top of Nob Hill" at this "classy" Renaissance boutique exuding "charm and elegance" for an "expensive" price that's "well worth" it."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The rooms, decorated in warm tones and furnished with handsome leather chairs and tasteful modern accessories, offer additional elegant touches like 300-thread-count Frette sheets." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Located on the Powell Street cable car line, this hotel projects an image of refined luxury."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"Sitting atop historically wealthy Nob Hill, this revamped boutique brings a modern millennial touch to the area, though its best asset remains the setting – sweeping city views and rumbling cable cars." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"The hotel still has the classic fountain in its port-cochere, but the lobby has a far more modern feel...all guest rooms; all 400 are now done in stark whites, subtle grays, and bold blues" Full review
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Guests can choose from four different kinds of pillows, including down and hypoallergenic.
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
20.0
"Offers boutique accommodations sandwiched between Chinatown and Nob Hill...three separate cable car lines run past this hotel, making it easy to get to San Francisco's most noteworthy sites." Full review
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
8/10
562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
From $152/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"It’s retained its retro, gentlemen’s club feel and literary theme."
Michelin Guide 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 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 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 DK Eyewitness
"This pleasant hotel has with rooms painted in rich colors and the walls embellished with the works of local artists."
Star Service 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 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 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 Zagat
3.8
"Taking a page from 1920s literary salons, this "charmingly" vintage Downtown boutique is known for "lovely", "eccentric" touches."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Despite their compact size, rooms feel inviting for their sunny colors, hand-painted lampshades and works by local artists." Full review
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