The Inn San Francisco vs Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Inn San Francisco. Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre hotel ranks #20 in San Francisco with accolades from 12 sources like Time Out, oyster.com and Zagat.
The Inn San Francisco
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943 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110
From $140 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
Star
"Superb, sprawling B&B set in two adjoining historic Victorians."
Fodor's
"Decked out in ornate poster beds, opulent Oriental rugs, and precious Victorian artifacts, guest quarters are everything from cozy... to spacious enough to fit a family."
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Lonely Planet
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"The stately Inn San Francisco occupies an elegant 1872 Italianate-Victorian mansion, impeccably maintained and packed with period antiques."
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Travel + Leisure
"Set in an 1872 mansion, the 21-room property brims with authentic Victorian details... minus the chintz (not a weathered doily in sight)."
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DK Eyewitness
"The owner of this 1872 Victorian Mansion will charm you with hospitality. The spacious rooms are individually decorated in Victorian themes."
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
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562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
From $152 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"It’s retained its retro, gentlemen’s club feel and literary theme."
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
"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."
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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."
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DK Eyewitness
"This pleasant hotel has with rooms painted in rich colors and the walls embellished with the works of local artists."