Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel (San Francisco, United States of America)

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Close to cable car

Named for San Francisco poet Kenneth Rexroth, this smoke-free, boutique hotel is within 2 blocks of Union Square and the Powell Street cable car; the Moscone Convention Center is a half-mile away. Show more

Wine, jazz, books

Antique books and portraits line the walls of the historic San Francisco hotel, which hosts a wine hour, literary events, and live jazz in the lounge. A café at Hotel Rex serves French-Latino fare.

Air of Provence

A French Provençal color palette pervades the 94 guestrooms of Hotel Rex. All feature pure-cotton linens, down duvets, bathrobes, hand-painted lampshades, CD players, and high-speed Internet access. Hide

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Deluxe King


		Premium bedding. Desk. Cable television service. Pay movies. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Shower/tub combination. Makeup/shaving mirror. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.

Deluxe Queen


		Premium bedding. Desk. Cable television service. Pay movies. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Shower/tub combination. Makeup/shaving mirror. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.

Deluxe Two Double Beds


		Premium bedding. Desk. Cable television service. Pay movies. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Shower/tub combination. Makeup/shaving mirror. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.

Executive King


		Premium bedding. Desk. Cable television service. Pay movies. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Shower/tub combination. Makeup/shaving mirror. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.

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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies

Pets accepted
Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
Check-out time is Noon
Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

Spa services on site
Concierge services
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Bar/lounge
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Room service (limited hours)
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Limo or Town Car service available
Multiple small meeting rooms
Business center
Event catering
Audio-visual equipment
Business services
Internet access - wireless
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Internet access in public areas - complimentary

Porter/bellhop
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Total number of rooms - 94
Tour assistance
Medical assistance available
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Shoe shine
Air-conditioned public areas
Number of floors - 7
Elevator/lift
Valet parking (surcharge)
Wedding services
Coffee shop or café
Smoke-free property

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Rooms

This seven-story boutique hotel offers 94 guestrooms in a variety of configurations. A Provençal palette of burnt yellow, sky blue, citrus green, and deep burgundy complements the hand-painted lampshades and other works by local artisans. Beds have 300-thread-count pure-cotton linens, down duvets, and down pillows.

Guestrooms include high-speed Internet access (surcharge), two cordless phones, minibars, CD players, armoires, framed mirrors, and windows that open. Bathrooms feature Aveda products, makeup/shaving mirrors, and bathrobes.

All guestrooms at Hotel Rex are nonsmoking.

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Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel, San Francisco, California, Rooms Executive King

Room Amenities

High-speed Internet access
Pay movies
CD player
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Premium bedding
Climate control
Blackout drapes/curtains
Air conditioning
Multi-line phone
Dial-up Internet access
Internet access (surcharge)
Voice mail
Minibar
Wake-up calls
Turndown service (on request)
Designer toiletries

Makeup/shaving mirror
In-room massage available
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Electronic/magnetic keys
Desk
Clock radio
Window opens
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Cable television service
Non-smoking only
Cribs (infant beds) available

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Dining

Lobby Lounge - Literary-themed lounge with period furnishings, antique books, and art objects from around the world. Dinner, cocktails, complimentary evening wine reception. Appetizers such as carpaccio (thin-sliced raw beef), Cheese Crepes with Truffles.

Recreation

Golfing nearby
Golf - driving range nearby
Ice skating nearby
Swimming nearby
Running track/path nearby
Aerobics nearby

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Yoga classes/instruction nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Playground nearby

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A Traveller from Montana

5.0

out of 5

“Great hotel - convenient, nice and friendly”

We were looking for a hotel with charm and comfort near the sights of San Francisco, and that is what we got! Would recommend it to anyone.

Area recommendations

Ferry Buidling and Farmers Market were lots of fun

A Traveller from Santa Cruz, CA

4.0

out of 5

“Great location and friendly staff.”

Great service, ambiance and location. Room was a bit small, but then again, most boutique hotels are around that area. Would not hesitate to go back.

Area recommendations

Union Square

A Traveller from Santa Cruz, CA

3.0

out of 5

“Tiny but very clean room, lobby a bit dingy”

Still searching for the perfect little hotel near Union Square. This one's lobby was a bit drab and the room was tiny, tiny, tiny. On the plus side, the staff was very pleasant, and the room was spotlessly clean. Still, I probably wouldn't recommend it to friends.

A Traveller from Chicago

4.0

out of 5

“Very impressed”

Wonderful boutique hotel with plusses that not all provide, including complimentary wine every evening, on-site bar and breakfast restaurant, great central location and a very good staff-top to bottom.

A Traveller from New York, NY

4.0

out of 5

“Great Location, cozy rooms.”

It was a really nice small hotel. The decor is nice and feels like someone's home. The only down side was that the bed was a little on the hard side, but that's just personal taste i guess. I would stay here again.

A Traveller from Montana

5.0

out of 5

“Great location and service.”

We loved it. Yes, the room wasn't large, but it was very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect for a visit to San Francisco. The style is fun and pleasing.

Greg F from Ottawa, Ontario Canada

5.0

out of 5

“Great Stay - Looking forward to a return visit”

An older building containing 85 rooms, the Hotel Rex was perfectly located for my recent visit to San Francisco. 100 yards from the Powell Cable Car line and within walking distance to the Market this hotel is well situated. Great staff, warm welcome and the glass of wine in the Library while mingling with the other patrons was certainly an added bonus. You are a welcomed guest and you feel right at home from the moment you step through the doors. The hotel is nicely decorated and the room was very nice and tastefully done. Meals within the hotel are excellent and affordable. I certainly enjoyed my stay and I look forward to my return visit to the Hotel Rex.

Steve M from Guernsey, Channel Islands

4.0

out of 5

“Good experience”

We like older style hotels with character and the Hotel Rex fitted this description perfectly. The reception staff were friendly and welcoming and the room was very comfortable, although not large. The food in the bar was limited but very good and the service efficient. We would happily stay here again.

Area recommendations

The Union Square area is pretty vibrant and atmospheric

A Traveller from waco, tx

4.0

out of 5

“it was fine, old but nice and quite0”

I think I would stay there again

Area recommendations

Union Sqaure because everything is right there.

Must see

Yosemite national park and the Golden gate bridge.

Paul N from Los Angeles, CA

4.0

out of 5

“Try this instead of a chain hotel”

I picked the Hotel Rex because I wanted a more personal touch instead of staying at a Hilton or Hyatt. I was impressed. The attention was much more personal and the hotel felt so much more inviting and cozy instead of the large chic chain hotels. The hotel offers a free glass of wine to its guests between 5-6 each day which was a very nice touch and has free coffee and tea in the mornings. The room was clean and comfortable, but the AC system was older and not as easy as some of the more modern buildings. It was an older building, but to me, that added to the charm. Don't expect everything to be perfect, but embrace it for what it is and you'll love it. The rooms were clean, the sheets and blankets were fresh, as were the towels. The front desk was VERY knowledgeable about the city and were able to give me directions to Chase and Radio Shack as well as recommend me a nice place for a steak dinner. My girlfriend called ahead to let them know it was my birthday and the hotel included a card, balloons and a nice bottle of Malbec (by request) for me. The parking was valet only (or street, but good luck with that) and was more expensive that I expected, but not TOO bad. Wifi was free. Overall, a great hotel. I'm glad I stayed here. Next time, I will definitely consider coming back here.

Area recommendations

I would recommend the Fisherman's Warf area or the union square area. I guess it depends on what you're looking for. Fisherman's Warf was a nice quiet neighborhood and is close to shopping, the ocean and is within walking distance of just about everything. Union Square is nice if you're planning on going out downtown and seeing the heart of the city.

Getting there

We took the 101N from LA and it was a long drive but very nice. If you have time, take the 1 and enjoy the drive. The views are beautiful. You can stop at Hearst Castle, Morro Bay, Monterey, etc...

Getting around

Bring comfortable shoes. Taxi's are hard to catch on the weekends when it is busy but basically everything is walking distance.

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Location Highlights

In city center
In entertainment district
Full-service health spa nearby

The preferred airport for Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 19.3 km / 12 mi.

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San Francisco, CA, United States (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Area:

Union Square - Convention Center, California, United States of America: Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fishermans Wharf.

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