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Fairmont San Francisco vs Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Both properties are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Fairmont San Francisco is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Rex San Francisco. Fairmont San Francisco comes in at #5 in San Francisco with positive reviews from 20 sources such as Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Insight Guides.

Fairmont San Francisco
Fairmont San Francisco
8 / 10
950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
From $285 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The most famous of Nob Hill’s landmark hotels... fantastic views from the rooms."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This queen of the city retains a traditional charm."
Concierge Concierge
"Rooms... in the original building have high ceilings and a rich sense of place, but not all have views; rooms in the vintage-1961 tower have jaw-dropping vistas yet feel more generic."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Amenities and special services (including... a newly crafted Intersect Media Lounge complete with multiplayer Guitar Hero and Wii Golf) keep loyal guests coming back." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"You are greeted by a warm welcome, and an elegant atmosphere extends throughout, except perhaps at the tropical-themed Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar."
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Hotel Emblem San Francisco
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."
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