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Hotel Vertigo vs Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Hotel Vertigo and Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre hotel are both recommended by professionals. On balance, Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Vertigo. Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre hotel comes in at 82 with recommendations from 12 publications like oyster.com, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.

Hotel Vertigo
Hotel Vertigo
7 / 10
940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
From $153 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Smoking Rooms
  • Fitness Center
  • Multilingual
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"This swanky spot boasts a mix of classic French style and modern urban sophistication. Top value for uniquely fun accommodation."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Scenes in Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller Vertigo were shot in this ornate hotel... and designer Thomas Schoos has reworked the hotel's interiors to pay tribute to the film." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Designed by Thomas Schoos, the rooms are also furnished with tilted horse head lamps, bright orange wingback chairs, and white leather headboards." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This hotel has undergone a wonderful renovation with plush and comfortable rooms that are elegant and whimsical yet contemporary."
Time Out Time Out
"Part of the Personality Hotels mini chain, this striking property was undergoing a transformation at the time of writing." Full review
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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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