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Hotel Rex

562 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Hotel Rex
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 192 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 192 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "I was pleased with the hotel overall -- would stay there again if I needed to be in the Union Square area." source Hotels.com

    "although the staff was excellent, the hotel's decor and room furnishings were lacking quality." source Priceline

    "Would consider a stay again but only for a couple of days, it is not a place I would want to spend a week at." source Travelocity

    "Would definately stay again and will recomend to all my friends." source Expedia

    "I would definitely stay there again and happily." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "I didnt spend too much time at the hotel but it looks clean, very nice tv, great bathroom and it fits perfect if you want to have a nice rest and tour SF." source Orbitz

    "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at the Rex, it was nice and clean and comfortable." source Hotels.com

    "This is an outstanding boutique hotel with the highpoints being its location, immaculate rooms and tasteful art that is everywhere." source Priceline

    "Perfectly fit our needs ~ we were out most of the day but could come back to a very quaint, safe, quiet, and CLEAN hotel room. Very accommodating with iron, dry cleaning service, robes, stereo in addition to all other basic hotel necessities." source Travelocity

    "The room was on the small side, but well appointed and clean with a big bathroom and lots of light." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "We arrived early and were met by friendly staff -- both at the front desk and in the great cafe adjacent -- and given a great room." source Hotels.com

    "The staff and the exceptional service I received, as well as the complimentary wine every night." source Priceline

    "the conceire service was outstanding." source Travelocity

    "Great location, friendly staff, pretty and special room decoration." source Priceline

  • Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "It's relatively inexpensive compared to other hotels in the same neighborhood, yet it provides all the necessary creature comforts and fun stuff." source Hotels.com

    "This hotel is in a great location in Union Square with quaint, old-world charm." source Priceline

    "Because the Hotel Rex is quite inexpensive for its superb location, I didn't expect to be as delighted as I was. The decor is lovely--beautiful colors and fabrics in the room, wonderful original art throughout the hotel, comfortable, attractive lobby and sitting area downstairs." source Travelocity

    "Also, it is very close to the cable cars and union square but felt very relaxing once your entered the lobby area." source Expedia

    "The hotel is in a great location, the staff was excellent and everything a traveller needs was provided." source Hotels.com

  • Value: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "I liked the hotels location but the amenities did not match up with the price." source Priceline

  • Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "The rooms were a bit on the small side, but clean and housekeeping was accommodating when we left the room late on both days." source Orbitz

    "We figured this was no big thing - there was a fan in the room and we would just sleep with the window open and let in the cool San Fran evening air." source Hotels.com

    "My particular room was nice except too close to elevator heard the elevator going up and down all night." source Priceline

    "I went down to the front desk only to find out that they had MOVED MY BAGS AND ALL OF MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS TO A DIFFERENT ROOM WITHOUT MY PERMISSION." source Travelocity

    "The room I stayed in was very clean and quiet." source Expedia

More information on Hotel Rex

The Hotel Rex was inspired by the San Francisco art and literary salons of the 1920's and 30's. Vibrant and alive, the clubby lobby surrounds guests with distinctive period furnishings, walls of antiquarian books, and an exceptional collection of exotic objects and original portraits and murals. Literary events regularly unfold in the lobby bar, and the hotel's new Caf? Andree is an enchanting blend of a Northern California caf? and authentic French bistro. Guestrooms are decorated in a palate of Provencal colors and feature the work of local artisans as well as an impressive menu of modern amenities. The Hotel Rex has recently reopened after completing its spectacular million-dollar renovation.The Hotel Rex now accepts pets for a one time cleaning fee of $100 per stay.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

Standard Queen:Each guest room is decorated with custom wall coverings, fresh fabrics, hand-painted lampshades and the work of local artisans. They include new pillow top mattresses, a two-line cordless phone with voicemail, dataport, cable TV, pay-per-view movies, CD player, honor bar, mini-refrigerator, writing desk, bathrobe, iron and board, electronic lock. ADA compliant and non-smoking rooms are available upon request.

Total Floors:

7 floors.

Rooms:

Standard Queen:Each guest room is decorated with custom wall coverings, fresh fabrics, hand-painted lampshades and the work of local artisans. They include new pillow top mattresses, a two-line cordless phone with voicemail, dataport, cable TV, pay-per-view movies, CD player, honor bar, mini-refrigerator, writing desk, bathrobe, iron and board, electronic lock. ADA compliant and non-smoking rooms are available upon request.

Price

$199-$239 double; $275-$575 suite, P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Cancellation Policy

24-hr notice

Directions

The Hotel Rex is located in the heart of the theater district and one block away from Union Square, the center of the City's shopping district. The hotel is walking distance to Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Tiffany, Nordstrom, several other fashionable boutiques, art galleries, Moscone Convention Center, Yerba Buena Gardens and the Museum of Modern Art. The Powell Street Cable Car line is one block away and travels to Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and North Beach.

Area

San Francisco, CA

Parking

Valet parking $30

Pets

False

Attractions

Union Square 1 Block Pier 39 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Coit Tower 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Chinatown 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Lombard Street 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Financial District 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Fisherman's Wharf 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Golden Gate Bridge 4 Miles / 6 Kilometers Moscone Convention Center 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers

Dining

Cafe AndreeOpen for Breakfast, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch.Lobby BarThe lobby bar opens nightly at 5pm

Information by Orbitz

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