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Hotel Rex

Rates from $169

The Open View

The Hotel Rex, in San Francisco, is a 3 star inexpensive hotel. What travelers said they loved: "the breakfast", "the room", and "the staff". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "family" and "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard", "comfortable", "super", and "great". Guests found the service "helpful" and "friendly". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Hip Hotels), Fodors (it's one of their hotel "Picks"), and seasoned travelers, who rate it 5 stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jardiniere , Masa's , and Ritz-Carlton Terrace . Also nearby: North Beach , San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park , and Bulo Women . Other local places to consider are Argonaut Hotel and Hotel Drisco.

Expert Reviews of Hotel Rex

Gayot

Literati, take note. Modeled after New York's famous Algonquin circa the 1930s, this salon-style hotel (formerly the Orchard) showcases well-known Bay Area authors, such as Jack London and Ambrose Bierce. In...
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User Reviews of Hotel Rex

Yelp.com Review - by Nish N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've never stayed at the hotel but I've definitely booked some serious time over the years at their lobby library bar, tucked inside. The setup is like a parlor, with books lining the walls, a small…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M B H.

3.0 of 5 stars. A nice, clean, comfortable and convenient place to stay. The standard room was a bit small and air conditioner was loud and in the morning the hot water in the shower did not kick in. The front…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vicky N.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the hotel we stayed at when my fiance took me away for my birthday surprise getaway last weekend. The room was soo cute and very cozy. The decor was nothing like i've ever seen before which I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dominick C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Um it was okay. I thought from the pictures on the web and some of the reviews that it would be good. It was like a converted hostile with 20inch TV's overlooking brick walls. The only thing that…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Swetha G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just met some friends at the restaurant bar during their happy hour so this review is solely on that, don't know anything about guest services. I liked our bartender, who was patient and kind…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheyla L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I didn't stay at Hotel Rex, but I was just there in the lounge on Friday night. The service was absolutely amazing. We hosted a small group and consumed cocktails and appetizers. The crowd actually…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam V.

3.0 of 5 stars. They overbooked the hotel and sent me to their sister property several blocks down. It wouldn't have been so bad if I could have stayed at the other hotel for the entire trip, but I got sent back to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am giving them five stars for the fact it is a swanky little place and for the main fact they had such great rates when all other hotels in the area were three times more. We arrived later in the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Never stayed at the hotel, but the bar was fairly nice. Expensive, which matches with the decor, I could totally see a buncha old bankers lounging there on their time off, smoking cigars and talking…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hyung L.

4.0 of 5 stars. So had some time to kill before dinner so went with a couple friends to have a quick drink. Well two of us weren't drinking so the super friendly bartender made me a lemonade from scratch which I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Antonio A.

1.0 of 5 stars. If you are wondering how you can ruin the best New Year's weekend of your life, well just stay at the Hotel Rex. It looks like this is a local favorite and I will admit, the bar is nice, not super nice…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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priceline.com

Would stay again convenient, friendly.
priceline.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by daily r.

3.0 of 5 stars. One of the best kept secrets in San Francisco. Great location, great rates, great bar. This is a great place to meet friends for drinks, as a starting point for a night out, and to grab a quick bite…
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica C.

1.0 of 5 stars. I couldnt believe how small our room was for how much we paid. It was horrible!!! my room in my place is bigger and i dont even have a bathroom. I was so shocked by it. I wont be going back!
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was a perfectly nice place to stay while visiting San Francisco for five days this summer. The location is ideal as far as public transit is concerned, though walking through the hordes on…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheviche R.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a deal! This place definitely delivers - we showed up, after the 6 hour drive from LA exhusted and so ready for a glass of wine. The room was gigantic, and so cutely decorated. Loved the colors!…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wish Yelp had 1/2 stars because this would be a 4.5 star if I could. When we arrived we were picking up friends to go to the wine country in the morning so our room wasn't ready yet. They let us…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Totally solid performance by Rex. You can tell it's an older hotel that they've redone, but they've redone it very well. Friendly staff (except for one girl--Rheanna maybe?--who would only get three…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here a few years ago when I was just visiting and absolutely loved it! I recommend it to anyone coming to town. It's a centrally located boutique hotel with tons of personality and charm…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by James L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hotel Rex was named by National Geographic as "One of the six best hotels in San Francisco." Citysearch.com recently awarded the Hotel Rex as the "Best Boutique Hotel in San Francisco." The hotel is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by carina b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hotel Rex is a wonderful spot to suggest when friends are coming to visit from out of the area. It is downtown, just a block and a half from Union Square. The lobby lounge is comfortable and a great…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by annie s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, let me start by telling you that I'm not the type of person who usually books a hotel in her own city. My own bed's just fine. But man-o- man I needed some R&R after my partner left for two weeks…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitsune L.

4.0 of 5 stars. After escaping from the Hotel Monaco - we were so happy to find the Hotel Rex. Great prices and rooms. Friendly staff and the quirkiness factor was really high. Had a great stay here! I am partial…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Reserved two rooms at the Rex for our first visit (four of us)...what a GREAT hotel!! Price was very competitive, location outstanding and the rooms had a lot of character as did the entire hotel.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Heath R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm in town for a meeting tomorrow, and the Rex isn't too far from where I need to be. One of Chip Conley's Joie de Vivre properties -- his office is right across the street -- the Rex is high on the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicolas H.

4.0 of 5 stars. $3 pints on special at the bar. Plenty of reading material on the shelves and nice jazz playing quietly in the background...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this room. A very good friend of mine meets her first dates here frequently. This is a comfortable room with warm lighting. Perfect place for conversation. Bartenders are cute and friendly.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lenea M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just TOTALLY LOVE boutique hotels espically with a sweet little bar. The minute you walk in the hotel you are greeted with the front desk, and they are so nice, with smiles and all. And you say…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Living in LA and travelling up to SF on a regular basis I've had my share of hotel experiences. These guys do it right. While the rooms are smallish, they are clean, very comfortable, and full of neat…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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Rex Hotel

I love that this hotel has Aveda products. Rooms are small, clean, and very well decorated. The bed ...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Rooms are the standard San Francisco mini-room, but the beds are comfy and everything was clean. We got a great deal for a weekend night, at less than $100 for our room including wine in the lobby…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by moi f.

4.0 of 5 stars. They have Aveda products in the rooms, they get four stars on that alone! Most people's reviews are talking about Cafe Andree the very cute restaurant within the Hotel.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dana C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cool little place for afterwork drinks. Live classical guitar on every other Friday is really nice. Place to relax and enjoy good conversation. Good food too - garlic fries with aioli is great!
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Stuart J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cute little bar that feels like a cross between a British hotel lobby and a library (as in a stately home, not the SF Public). Nice wine selection, comfy chairs, some tasty nibbles. Good place to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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eLUXURY

The Hotel Rex recreates the ambiance of New York's legendary Algonquin, albeit with a uniquely West Coast twist. Inspired by the artistic salons of the Jazz Age, the sophisticated interior pays homage to such...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for The Hotel Rex in San Francisco, California. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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Cigar Aficionado

Located in Union Square; design reminiscent of 1930's literary salon; antiquarian book store; original paintings by San Francisco artists; catering services available.
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TripAdvisor

The Rex Hotel was excellent. We usually stay at another boutique or the hyatt, but when I called the...
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Yahoo! Travel

The Hotel Rex was an excellent place to stay in San Francisco. Their rooms were lovely, and they had a nice bar/lounge area which was quite comfortable. They also had a restaurant with creative...
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TripAdvisor

Hotel Rex was a nice hotel for us to stay at this past week. The front desk and concierge were very...
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Cigar Aficionado

Deluxe continental breakfast, wine reception each evening; original period paintings and literary classics by San Francisco artists and authors; craftsman styled salon and bar. Spa located nearby.
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Travelocity

Clean, quiet, comfortable rooms. Great location. Nice wine reception. Friendly staff but not good with recommendations. Room was spotless, had A/C & was super quiet. Great deal, too. Good restaurant.
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Yahoo! Travel

The Hotel Rex is a small hotel 1 1/2 blocks from Union Square. We loved the cozy atmosphere. While the the hotel is loacted very near major shopping, club, and theater loactions it is far enough...
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TripAdvisor

My husband and I have stayed at the Hotel Rex in San Francisco twice. Both times we were very happy...
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Fodor's

Literary and artistic creativity are celebrated at this stylish place named after writer Kenneth Rexroth. Shelves of antiquarian books line the 1920s-style lobby lounge, where the proprietors often host book...
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TripAdvisor

This was the cutest hotel! My husband and I stayed there for a weekend get away for our anniversary....
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New York Times

Literary and artistic creativity are celebrated at this stylish place named after writer Kenneth Rexroth. Shelves of antiquarian books line the 1920s-style lobby lounge, where the proprietors often host book...
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Yahoo! Travel

Stayed here in November 2004 for business. Great location, friendly staff.
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TripAdvisor

My phone did not work. My air conditioner did not work. My TV remote did not work. I was put in a smoking...
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TripAdvisor

We stayed at the Hotel Rex for a weekend getaway and were very impressed. The staff was outstanding,...
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TripAdvisor

The Rex is a delightful boutique hotel, very well located a couple of blocks away from Union Square....
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TripAdvisor

Finding a hotel in SF is tough. I saw the good reviews here and gave it a try. The price was ok, but...
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TripAdvisor

I think they must have been written by someone who works there. They cannot have spent an entire night...
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TripAdvisor

We have just spent a night at Hotel Rex for our 2 year anniversary and it was the best anniversary we...
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Hotels.com

The Hotel Rex is a 3.5 star hotel situated in the world class shopping and theatre district of Union Square. The arts and literary salons of 1930's San Francisco inspired the Hotel Rex. The clubby lobby...
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Orbitz

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...
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IgoUgo

cocktails, appetizers and dinner entrees are served from 5 pm til 12 am here, but i was here for a dinner, held in the hotel's little banquet room, which included a hosted bar with appetizers served in this...
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