Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

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. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Rooms include mini fridges and honor bars. Room enhancements feature cable television, CD players and complimentary high-speed Internet access.

Expert Tip. The Hotel Rex library bar hosts a weekly Live Jazz Series. Jazz artists alternate with musicians who perform other styles, including classical guitar. The hotel also hosts book signings and poetry readings.