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Hotel Emblem San Francisco

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near City Lights Booksellers

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Coffee shop
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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562 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lombard Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pier 39
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

Union Square stay.Your stay at this Union Square hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of City Lights Booksellers and The Beat Museum. Lombard Street and Pier 39 are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Alcatraz Island - 24 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Concierge Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Level III - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Emblem San Francisco

4-star boutique hotel near City Lights Booksellers
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There are 3 meeting rooms available. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the boutique Hotel Emblem San Francisco. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1907
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Emblem San Francisco offers 96 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 13 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Mountain biking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per day
  • Resort fee: USD 40.02 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room coffee
  • Lending library access
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 25 per person
  • Secured valet parking fee: USD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Hotel Emblem San Francisco Hotel
Hotel Emblem San Francisco San Francisco
Hotel Emblem San Francisco Hotel San Francisco
Hotel Emblem San Francisco a Viceroy Urban Retreat

Reviews

Hotel Emblem San Francisco Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place central location would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel! It felt so cozy and like a home away from home. Quiet and safe for a solo female traveler. Front desk staff was very helpful whenever I needed anything. Steps away from Union Square but it is adjacent to the Tenderloin area and there’s some rough folks meandering around. That being said, no one really bothered me and I had no problem walking everywhere alone. Super close to multiple options for public transit too. 5 stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this hotel! It was charming, spotless, and had such a cozy, city-living vibe. The location was perfect—right in the heart of a lively area with plenty of great restaurants and nightlife just steps away. We truly felt like locals during our stay. We’ll definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is truly a one-of-a-kind hotel nestled in the heart of Union Square. The decor embraces the beatnik roots in San Francisco, with unique touches everywhere - including the bathrooms. The staff created a welcoming and friendly environment throughout our stay. We arrived before check-in time and dropped off our luggage. They delivered it to our room for us. They have a list of special amenities you can request - including a record player and records and a typewriter to write letters. The staff drops these off to your room. This was a total hit with our family, especially our teenager. This truly was a perfect fit for our family. Highly recommend and hope to come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love their staff! Super unique hotel overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Navid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff and decent room for an affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Vibing in San Francisco

The people at the hotel is what really makes it special. I enjoyed all of the creative touches throughout the hotel and the vibe was on point. The beds were very uncomfortable but their smart TVs and extra touches to make it feel like home was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Emblem is a great place to stay! Service is excellent- rooms are lovely, comfortable and clean. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda, Ventura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ambience and the book wall!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the vibe walking in and the gentleman at the front desk opened the door for me! I loved the books they had in the room and very clean bathroom is a plus! The little refrigerator was full of drinks and breakfast was the best I ever had!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old hotel. Tons of character
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Hotel Emblem. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is playful, artistic, and unmistakably San Francisco. It’s a quirky little boutique hotel that leans into its literary roots—with typewriters delivered to the room to send a cool letter, or a record player and some 45s, bold art, and Beat Generation touches everywhere you look. The location can’t be beat. Union Square is a short stroll away, Chinatown is just around the corner, and the cable car line is practically outside the front door. There’s a Walgreens on the corner for anything you forgot to pack, and a liquor store just a few doors down (very convenient!). We found tons of great restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance. One of our favorite parts of the trip? Using the Waymo driverless cars! Not only were they futuristic and fun, but they were often cheaper than Uber. It felt like the perfect complement to the hotel’s modern-meets-retro personality. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something a little different, with lots of personality, and close to everything San Francisco has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kapil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, neat hotel, rooms are small. Front desk person during checkout wasn’t very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value for money!

Excellent value for money near Union Square. Very cool vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, very welcoming and top notch service. Rooms are well appointed and location is excellent. The only negative I can provide as feedback is that the automatic closing bathroom doors are a bit annoying and the towels had a bit of a musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sooooo central,, greeat food and drink options close by
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025