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The Good HotelvsHotel Emblem San Francisco

Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Rex San Francisco scores slightly better than The Good Hotel. Hotel Rex San Francisco has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 13 publications including Time Out, Star Service and Gayot.

The Good Hotel
7/10
112 Seventh Street, San Francisco, CA
From $135/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"One of San Francisco’s newest hotels, this fun and eco-aware spot is located within walking distance of several museums."
Frommer's Frommer's
"An affordable alternative to SoMa's traditionally pricey lineup of hotels. With an eco-friendly take on things... the hotel is designed to give back to the environment." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The aesthetic is like a smartly decorated college dorm room, youthful and fun." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Situated on a somewhat desolate stretch of the artsy SoMa neighborhood, the Good Hotel earns its moniker, "hotel with a conscience"." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located in a century-old building in the SoMa district, the Good Hotel is a 117-room boutique property billed as the first “hotel with a conscience.”" Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Philanthropy and eco-consciousness are front-of-mind at this modern hotel in San Francisco's SoMa district."
Time Out Time Out
"This simple hotel plays to an under-30 demographic, with a dorm-room aesthetic and an emphasis on green." Full review
EuroCheapo EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Now here’s a hotel that lives up to its name—it’s all about good vibrations and good ethos at the cheery, eco-friendly Good Hotel." Full review
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Toiletries come in shower dispensers to avoid wasting the disposable bottles.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Hip, budget boutique with a conscience in bustling SoMa, featuring studio-like guest rooms and an admirable green ethos." 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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