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Hotel Emblem San Francisco

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

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Coffee shop
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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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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 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

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

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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 - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Alcatraz Island - 24 min drive - 3.3 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
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Concierge Lounge - ‬1 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 Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Emblem San Francisco on Oct 17, 2025 start from $151.01, 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.

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. 178 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda, Ventura

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel right near union square and within easy walking distance of Chinatown. Beds were comfortable and large tv was nice. It was a nice surprise to have housekeeping and fresh towels after only one night. If in town again, we would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ticey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

noreen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my stay here. Everyone at the front desk that I interacted with was very nice and helpful. I loved the cafe. The bed was comfy. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nazia

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was fine but had a really nad odor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed one night with my sister for a short city trip. The room was very comfortable and we really like the interior design of the room, lobby and bar area. There is a lot more character than your typical brand name hotel.
Lounge area next to the bar
Book wall in Lobby
Art print in Bedroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel with a lot of charm. Great location, nice rooms and bar!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe, staff was nice, location was close to everything, and bluestone coffee is great. Rooms great too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jochen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025