Huntington Hotel vs Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, The Scarlet Huntington ranks slightly better than Hotel Rex San Francisco. The Scarlet Huntington is ranked #10 in San Francisco with endorsements from 19 reviewers including Time Out, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
Huntington Hotel
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1075 California Street, San Francisco, CA
From $345 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Its common areas are old-money elegant... the rooms themselves are large, if unexciting."
Frommer's
"One of the kings of Nob Hill, the stately Huntington Hotel has long been a favorite retreat for Hollywood stars and political VIPs who desire privacy and security."
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Fodor's
"Stars from Bogart and Bacall to Picasso and Pavarotti have stayed in this venerable ivy-covered hotel famed for its gracious personal service and spacious rooms and suites."
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Insight Guides
"The Huntington Hotel is one of the city's small luxury gems and epitome of quiet, understated elegance."
Oyster
Upscale
"This 136-room historic hotel in swanky Nob Hill has an attentive staff, a quiet, intimate atmosphere, and old-world grandeur to spare."
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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."