Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre Hotel
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Hotel Overview
Great Location to everywhere you want to reach in SF
It is very cool location, you can reach Chinatown, piers, union square by foot. Great...I have a...
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Tomato Franco
- 12 Feb 2013
A pleasant experience
Very nice hotel. Very good restaurant. Conveniently located in downtown.
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UUUUU
- 30 Mar 2013
Hip happenings in 1920s salon style hotel
Drawing on the literary and artistic past of San Francisco, the Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre Hotel takes its name from local poet Kenneth Rexroth, and his artist wife Andree Dutcher provided the inspiration for the new Californian/French fusion bistro Cafe Andree. Recently renovated, this cozy and original hotel blends elements of Provencal style with the feel of an authentic 1920s salon, and hosts jazz nights and literary events. Valet parking is available at Hotel Rex and pets are allowed (fees apply).
Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre Hotel Rooms
- Standard Queen
- Each guest room is decorated with custom wall coverings, fresh fabrics, hand-painted lampshades and the work of local artisans. They include new pillow top mattresses, a two-line cordless phone with voicemail, dataport, cable TV, pay-per-view movies, CD player, honor bar, mini-refrigerator, writing desk, bathrobe, iron and board, electronic lock. ADA compliant and non-smoking rooms are available upon request.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Airport shuttle
- General
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Activities
- Health club
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business centre
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- San Francisco, CA
- Nearby airports
- SFO, OAK, SJC
- Area description
- The Hotel Rex is located in the heart of the theater district and one block away from Union Square, the center of the City's shopping district. The hotel is walking distance to Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Tiffany, Nordstrom, several other fashionable boutiques, art galleries, Moscone Convention Center, Yerba Buena Gardens and the Museum of Modern Art. The Powell Street Cable Car line is one block away and travels to Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and North Beach.
Nearby points of interest
- Kertesz Gallery: 0.1 km
- Union Square: 0.3 km
- Grace Cathedral: 0.4 km
- Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.5 km
- Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.5 km
- Cable Car Museum: 0.6 km
- Don Soker Gallery: 0.7 km
- St Patrick's Church: 0.7 km
- Nob Hill: 0.8 km
- Cartoon Art Museum: 0.8 km
- Chinatown: 0.9 km
- Transamerica Pyramid: 0.9 km
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.9 km
- Moscone Center: 1 km
- 871 Fine Arts: 1 km
- Kertesz Gallery: 0.1 km
- Union Square: 0.3 km
- Grace Cathedral: 0.4 km
- Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.5 km
- Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.5 km
- Cable Car Museum: 0.6 km
- Don Soker Gallery: 0.7 km
- St Patrick's Church: 0.7 km
- Nob Hill: 0.8 km
- Cartoon Art Museum: 0.8 km
- Chinatown: 0.9 km
- Transamerica Pyramid: 0.9 km
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.9 km
- Moscone Center: 1 km
- 871 Fine Arts: 1 km
- Octagon House: 1.1 km
- Civic Centre: 1.2 km
- SoMa: 1.3 km
- Haas Lilienthal House: 1.4 km
- San Francisco City Hall: 1.4 km
- Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 1.5 km
- Coit Tower: 1.5 km
- Ferry Building: 1.6 km
- Lafayette Park: 1.6 km
- San Francisco Symphony: 1.6 km
- Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.7 km
- Pioneer's Monument: 1.7 km
- Japantown: 1.8 km
- Japan Center: 1.9 km
- ATT Park: 1.9 km
- Lombard Street: 1.9 km
- Port of San Francisco: 2 km
- Underwater World: 2.1 km
- Aquarium of the Bay: 2.1 km
- Ghirardelli Square: 2.1 km
- Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 2.1 km
- Pier 39: 2.1 km
- San Francisco Experience: 2.1 km
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 2.1 km
- Wyland Gallery: 2.2 km
- Hyde Street Pier: 2.3 km
- Musee Mecanique: 2.3 km
- Lands End: 2.9 km
- Mission Dolores: 3.2 km
- Mission Delores: 3.2 km
Dining
- Cafe Andree
- Open for Breakfast, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch.
- Lobby Bar
- The lobby bar opens nightly at 5pm
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Corporate meetings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, brunches, literary events and private parties have all been hosted at the Hotel Rex. With state-of-the-art lighting, the Hotel Rex can create different moods, from professional to intimate and romantic. Three areas are available to host a special event or meeting.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (68)
Ratings and reviews for Hotel Rex, a Joie de Vivre Hotel
- All travellers (68) 4.2 / 5
- Business (12) 3.3 / 5
- Couples (28) 3.9 / 5
- Families (2) 4 / 5
- Friends (4) 4.8 / 5
- Singles (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.6
- Room comfort:
- 3.9
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 4.2
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
DebCur
Fun mini vacation
We really enjoyed Hotel Rex. The staff were fantastic. Very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The room was small but clean and fairly quiet. The location was awesome! We will be back for sure. Thanks Hotel Rex!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Try Biscuits and Blues! Great Blues club ony a 5 minute walk away....really enjoyed the show!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
DebCur
4 day getaway
We were very happy with our hotel. The staff were fabulous and the location was great! We will definitely go back as San Fran is a great city, with friendly people, lots of energy and tons of things to do. Thank you staff at Hotel Rex for being so friendly and helpful......
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Biscuits and Blues club very close to Hotel Rex was awesome!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jpbarri
A gem right in the middle of everything
I love old, boutique hotels! The Rex is close to Chinatown, the theater, Union Square shopping, the financial district and convention hotels. The staff is friendly, the hotel policies are green and the bar is cozy. Guests receive a complementary glass of wine each evening and a $5 voucher for every day the maids don't have to clean your room. One of my San Francisco favorites.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Holiday purpose:
Business
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Check to see what's playing at the American Conservatory Theater (ACT). The venue is a complete surprise for anyone who has only seen the building from the outside. Spectacular!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chad S
Great little spot right downtown
Like most downtown hotels the rooms are small but the place has great character. The staff was very helpful and friendly and the location is great. Cablecar stop is right on the corner, BART is a short walk down Powell, and there are multiple ZipCar lots within a few blocks. Library bar is pretty cool and was busy every evening. Plenty of great spots to eat within a few blocks.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
LEizabeth
Great San Francisco Experience
Hotel Rex is a great place to stay if you want to be in the middle of the action. It is close to Union Square, just off the cable car route and near many restaurants. Make sure to get a king size bed, because our queen was small, but it made us feel like we lived there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Great Restaurants: Fish and Farm The Grand Cafe Per Diem
Reviewer score
Would recommend
SeaPete
Great funky hotel in a good location.
I would stay here in a heartbeat due to the staff who from arriving to leaving were unfailingly pleasant and very helpful which was very welcome when being in a strange new city. The hotel is pleasantly funky; the bar serves as the restaurant and the food was quite good. They served guests a glass of complementary wine which was very good. Room was quite comfy. Nicely located on Sutter and Powell so you can easily get on a cable car or walk to Chinatown. Many restaurants and shops nearby. Again, I can't say enough nice things about the staff.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
sagemom2
Awesome customer service!
My husband and I along with our 4 year old stayed here one night. I loved the proximity to Union Square, which is why I picked it, but even better was the extremely friendly and helpful staff. From restaurant recommendations to running up a bucket of ice, they were quick to help out with whatever we needed. The valet service was convenient, although pricey. There is a tax on top of the service, so the actual charge was $45.60. A bit much for one night. The hotel itself is very nice and my husband was pleased, which is important. Overall, a wonderful stay!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Eat out a little early for ease finding a table. From 5:30 to 6:00 you can walk right in many restaurants, but wait until 6:30 and the wait time increases a lot!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
UUUUU
A pleasant experience
Very nice hotel. Very good restaurant. Conveniently located in downtown.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Holiday purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Affordable oasis
The hotel Rex is a great alternative to big chain hotels. It was warm and comfortable in the lobby, especially during the wine reception! Great location. Building is a bit old, but it only adds to the overall character of the hotel. We had a wonderful time and would definitely return.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
you can get your one, three, or week pass to the public transportation system (including the cable cars) at the rite aid on the corner of powell & sutter just half block from hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
My review of Hotel Rex
beautiful hotel for individual travelers with wonder old fashioned French music for breakfast!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Holiday purpose:
Business
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