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"Very pleasant stay"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 5, 2012
My family and myself enjoyed the stay very much and would like to stay in any hotel in this chain.
""Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 5, 2012
this stay was certainly better than last time
"decent nite inn"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 5, 2012
overall worth the money...wifi is not free. kind of tricky entrance and exit. friendly staff.
"get away"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 5, 2012
enjoyed stay friendly helpful staff the sound of the ocean was very relaxing great view of ocean will stay again
""Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 5, 2012
Hotel was close to the airport so that great.But I hate hate hate all the parking fees in San Franciso.
Location.
The Hotel Rex stands in the theater district, one block from Union Square, in San Francisco, Calif. The Powell Street Cable Car line with service to Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and North Beach, is located one block away.
Hotel Features.
This Candra Scott & Anderson-designed property was inspired by the San Francisco art and literary salons that thrived during the 1920s and 1930s. The lobby is decorated with period furnishings, antiquarian books, collections of exotic objets d'art, original portraits and murals. Café Andrée creates seasonal cuisine including salads, sandwiches, house-made pasta and ethnic-inspired global dishes. The hotel offers one complimentary afternoon glass of wine per guest. A business center equipped with high-speed Internet access is located in the Study Room. Function space includes the 1,100-square-foot Salon and the 800-square-foot RexRoth Room. The hotel offers complimentary Town Car transportation to the financial district. Pets are allowed for a fee at this property.
Guestrooms.
This smoke-free property offers 94 guestrooms and decorated with custom wall coverings, hand-painted lampshades and works of art crafted by local artisans. 32-inch LCD TV. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet. iPod docking station. Cordless phone. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Rooms include mini fridges and honor bars. Room enhancements feature cable television, CD players and complimentary high-speed Internet access.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.
Lobby Lounge - Literary-themed lounge with period furnishings, antique books, and art objects from around the world. Dinner, cocktails, complimentary evening wine reception. Appetizers such as carpaccio (thin-sliced raw beef), Cheese Crepes with Truffles.
This San Francisco hotel does not have its own fitness facilities but provides discounted access to a health club across the street. The club has an indoor pool and a full range of cardio and strength-training equipment. On-site spa services (surcharge), including in-room massage, can be arranged through a nearby health-and-beauty spa.
The hotel is one-half mile from Yerba Buena Gardens, featuring an ice rink, playground, antique carousel, and arts center. Nearby public golf courses include the Presidio Golf Club (four miles) and the Lincoln Park Golf Course (six miles). One mile from the hotel, the Embarcadero offers a waterfront walking/running path leading to Fisherman's Wharf. A classic San Francisco experience is a walk or bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, five miles from the hotel. Parking is available at both ends of the bridge. The concierge can arrange bike rentals.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fisherman’s Wharf.
see all hotels in San FranciscoGreat for the price and location. Will stay again
"Slightly above average hotel"
ABOVE AVERAGE HOTEL, pricy, not many perks other than its style and ambience.
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I liked the hotel very much. The bathroom was very clean, but extremely outdated- old shower curtain, the oldest tub fixtures I have ever seen, industrial- looking toilet with no lid. I found the front desk staff nice, but not very helpful. Example- when I asked the bellman to hail me a cab, he told me to go down the street to a non-existant cab stand. […] I ended up getting a cab at another hotel down the street. But, I did like the property and enjoyed my stay. Read more
"Nice hotel in great location"
Good atmosphere, loved the Library Bar and friendly staff. Room was small but well-kept. Great location for access to Union Square, transportation.
"Great central location"
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"Quirky boutique hotel"
The hotel is well located to Union Square and to the Financial District where my office is. It is on the edge of Chinatown and is near some great restaurants including the new Burritt Tavern where we met Charlie Palmer on Saturday night. I loved the option to forego cleaning each day and get a voucher for the bar. I usually don't worry too much about […] new sheets or towels in a long stay more than every couple of days and it was great to get rewarded for that! The menu at the bar was also good and the truffle fries totally addictive. All of the staff that we dealt with were very helpful and chatty. I stayed in a room facing the street and had no issues with noise, even with the window open. Of course, I live in NYC so noise doesn't bother me much. Read more
"We will come back!"
This is our second stay at this charming and comfortable hotel. Staff is always friendly, our room was lovely and the hotel is in a great location. Our room was roomy and quiet. Perfect stay!
"very centrally located."
Really enjoyed my stay at Hotel Rex. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. Location fantastic. The bar is your quintessential neighborhood bar where everyone's a friend especially with the nightly complimentary glass of wine. Rooms are quaint and bed very comfy. Highly recommend!
"Great for you and your dog"
The staff were super friendly and had treats and a toy for our 4-legged friend! The only disappointment was that we had been given misinformation on the phone -- we called ahead to ask if we could leave the dog alone in the room for short periods of time, and they said yes, leading us to book the room. But when we arrived the desk clerk said we were […] to NOT leave the dog unattended. We managed to find a friend in the city to sit him for a few hours while we were away at a dinner, but it caused us a lot of undue stress. It would be good if the website stated the pet policy more clearly than the information that is currently there. That being said, our 4-legged friend LOVED the room! He was totally comfortable and acted as though he was at his own home the entire time. The overall ambiance is CHARMING, with art and literature everywhere. Sitting in the Library Bar with a glass of wine in hand made me feel like I was one of the 1920's French expatriate intellectuals, conversing in the salon. You won't be disappointed with your stay. Read more
"Hotel Rex"
Enjoyed the location of the hotel...close to everything. It was a warm atmosphere and the staff very helpful. The small bottle of wine in the room added a nice, convenient touch.I would definitely stay again and recommend.
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"Delightful Stay at the Rex"
I spent 2 nights while I celebrated my 70th birthday. The staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. They even kept a big surprise a secret. Our room was quite comfortable and we found the ambiance of the entire hotel to be charming and inviting. The location is perfect, although I am sad to see that the neighborhood is a bit seedy.
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"Rex Hotel S.F."
The staff was excellant, small cozy rooms, great location....
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"Good Choice"
We wanted to have a night in the City after Christmas and were delighted w/ the Rex. Able to walk to Chinatown for dinner, caught the cable car on Powell St to Ghiradelli Sq for a late desert and easy morning walk to Union Square for shopping. California cable car line was close enough to get to the Ferry Bldg for a bay cruise to Sausalito. Staff was […] very helpful and the bar was a quiet, relaxing spot for a night cap. Read more
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"Hotel Rex in San Francisco"
Its home to us now whenever we go to the City. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is cosy, quiet and so well located if you are shopping or doing business in the Union Square area. Yhe cable car is half block away for a ride to the wharf area. We have already reccomended it to our friends.
"Hotel Rex Union Square SF"
What a lovely Hotel. There is a mascot pug dog named Max, sitting on the chairs. The bar is called the library bar, complimentary wine, Books abound everywhere, Art work on all the walls. The hotel is a block away from Union Square. I highly recommend this hotel.
"Funky spot"
My boyfriend and I stayed here to enjoy a night of strolling downtown San Fran, Union Square etc. It was a charming place with character, some funky artsy decor in an older building with smaller rooms that were cozy and bright. Outside street noise was not an issue (were were on the 7th floor). The front desk staff were friendly and a free glass of […] wine was offered upon our arrival/check-in at a bar with a library-like motif in a laid back not too crowded atmosphere of people enjoying live music by a guitar and vocals musician. It was just a short walk to Union Square. Plenty of nearby places to eat and drink. Lots of theaters in the area. Would be a great place to stay for a weekend or if seeing a show in the city. Read more
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"Very nice"
This was an excelent choice for my first trip to San Francisco. Very quaint ambiance. I loved the quotations from books on the walls beside the elevator.
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"The Rex, a friendly place to stay"
This was our first experience and it was lovely. The location is perfect for cruising around the City, clean and comfortable. The staff are quite helpful and friendly, great little bar (and bartender!) to have a glass of wine and meet other guests and regular locals. Max is the best greeter, we have checked out his facebook page!
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"Nice boutique hotel"
Nice hotel and a good break if from the big chains. Wine happy hour is a nice touch. Most of the staff were helpful but ran into a little attitude from a few of them. On balance, a good stay and I would book again.
"nice hotel"
great location, great free wine in lobby, access to a lot in the neighborhood and cheaper than most around. quiet hotel overall, but could hear some noises through the bathroom, but not a problem at all. great lobby. i'd stay again and recommend
"Charming"
Have stayed at Hotel Rex before and find it still charming, friendly, intimate and in great area. The Lobby Bar is one of the best features - cozy and comfortable place to have a glass of wine, or dinner, chat with friends or just sit and enjoy a book. The Lobby Bar is stocked with many volumes and available to guests - and to my surprise this time […] there was a movie being shown in the Lobby Bar on Monday night - no need to stay anywhere else. I understand there are some changes coming to the Lobby Bar and do hope that they charming character won't be affected! Read more
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"So so"
Max offers NO "service.". Location is good, but the rooms are worn and tired. Beds are barely OK.
"Rex hotel San Francisco"
A charming place with a resident dog who fits right in. Rooms feel like you're a guest at a home instead of a hotel. Convenient to cable cars and public transportation and good restaurants. We liked it a lot!
"LOVED THE DECOR!!!"
After browsing the internet for days to locate the perfect hotel for our one night in San Francisco, We chose Hotel Rex. We absolutely loved the hotel - our room was absolutely beautiful and there truly was nothing lacking. The make up mirror with the night light in the bathroom, robes, slippers, everything about the Hotel Rex was first class yet comfortable […] at the same time. The staff was very friendly and helped to form a LOVE SAN FRANCISCO memory of our trip. Will definitely stay there during future trips to the city. Read more
"Good, not perfect"
Overall a good stay at Hotel Rex. Great location but the valet is very slow and the queen bed in my room was pretty uncomfortable.
"thin walls"
I had to listen to arguing neighbors, which is bad enough, but it's worse to have to smell their cannabis and bathroom trips.
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"2nd stay at the Rex"
This three day stint was our second time at the Rex. The place is very cute and comfy, and reasonable. It is just around the corner from Union Square and a half block from a cable car line. It remains one of our favorites and we'd stay there again.
"Great hotel, a bit old"
Our room was nice, comfortable and cozy. However, the bathroom was severely outdated, specially for something in this price range. Overall, it was a pleasure to stay here.
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"Friends recommended this hotel"
I guess our friends have no taste in hotels. They stay here often; my wife and I would not stay here again. One very slow elevator for 7 floors. Our cell phones would not work in any part of the hotel. When we asked the desk about this they simply responded that yes it is a problem. They claim there is wifi but it is almost impossible to get. We had […] to go outside the hotel to use our phones. No coffee in the rooms and their happy hour is pathetic at best and limited to one glass of wine. One can do a lot better in that city. Read more
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"Amazing staff"
I love the people who work at this hotel. They are so helpful. I also enjoy the general atmosphere here, the wine hour in the hotel lobby is pleasant, a nice place to sit. The location is convenient to anything you'd want to do in downtown SF and the room I had was very quiet. That was a welcome surprise - something the thoughtful young woman at the […] front desk made happen. Read more
"great location in San Francisco"
Safe neighborhood for single woman-one block from Union Square. Lots of great restaurants close by. Its an old hotel with lots of SF charm. Pet friendly which is lovely.
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very cozy and comfortable. my children really liked it!
This is an older property and was clean and quiet. With an upgraded bathroom, I would rate this a 5. The library /bar area was lovely. We liked being able to open the windows for ventilation.
"Street noise, but convenient location"
The room was a little drafty and you can hear the street noise outside at night, but the location was great... one block from Union Square. The free glass of wine each afternoon was a nice treat too.
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