Hotel Emblem San Francisco

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

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Exterior
Coffee shop
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
View from property
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
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Alcatraz Island - 24 min drive - 3.1 miles

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
  • ‪Sears Fine Food - ‬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

Emblem Francisco Francisco
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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Emblem San Francisco to the airport?

Hotel Emblem San Francisco is 19.7 mi (36-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Emblem San Francisco?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Emblem San Francisco on Dec 7, 2025 start from $123.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Emblem San Francisco have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Emblem San Francisco.

How close is Hotel Emblem San Francisco to the beach?

This hotel is 6.6 mi (29-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 5.4 mi (10-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Emblem San Francisco offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Emblem San Francisco, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 13 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Emblem San Francisco?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Emblem San Francisco?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Emblem San Francisco?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 75 per night.

Does Hotel Emblem San Francisco have a pool?

Hotel Emblem San Francisco does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Emblem San Francisco have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Emblem San Francisco to downtown San Francisco?

Hotel Emblem San Francisco is 1.1 mi away from San Francisco.

Hotel Emblem San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 755 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maura, Lake Oswego

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The room had so many above and beyond extras such as great books to read a window that opened (with safety measures of course) and basically anything required upon request such as yoga mats, microwaves and room defusers. You could basically walk everywhere and the area is safe although be careful which direction you travel in the evening.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked last minute due to our other hotel not being suitable. Check in was easy, location was great and staff were very friendly. Room and bed was smaller than you would expect in an American hotel but that didn’t matter too much to us (being from the UK). A convenient Starbucks on the corner too.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri-Anne

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Cute historic hotel. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food options were slim. The little coffee ahop was over loaded every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its conveniently located and I was able to do a lot on my first day. I had lunch at Sears, great food and service. I shopped around and got on the Big Bus to tour SF and got back in time to take the #30 bus to Oracle Park to watch a baseball game. They have wonderful staff and are very accommodating. Thank you so much for wonderful hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

David L

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

Great again.

Great little hotel. Walking distance to theaters and union square. Nice coffee house with some food selections. Our 4th time staying here, comfortable beds, quiet: never disappoints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky building with interesting design. Right in Union Square, easy access to BART.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley P

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a small but friendly hotel with a fondness for everything literary. We were drawn to it by its quirky theme and decor, something different from other hotels in the area. Desk staff and housekeeping were all very friendly, personable and helpful. It was nice to be able to walk into the attached coffee shop for caffeine and a breakfast sandwich. My wife appreciated that they have gluten free bread.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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