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About the Hotel

562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 94102

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“I was thrilled with how close it was to Union Square!”view full review

3-Star Literary Boutique Hotel in San Francisco's Theatre District

The Beat Generation Experience

Hotel Emblem San Francisco is a literary-themed boutique hotel located in the Theatre District, a 4-minute walk from Union Square. The property features Beat Generation-inspired decor, original art, and an in-house bar named the Obscenity Bar & Lounge. Guests receive a complimentary welcome cocktail at check-in and can borrow a typewriter for their room.

Rooms and Amenities

Guest rooms at Hotel Emblem are equipped with smart TVs, bathrobes, and Nespresso coffee machines. The hotel offers a shared lounge area, a coffee house on site, and valet parking services. Guests have access to a fitness center and can request extra furnishings such as a refrigerator or microwave.

Location and Nearby Attractions

The hotel is 12 minutes' walk from San Francisco's Chinatown and close to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Historic cable car lines are within walking distance, providing access to North Beach and Coit Tower. Guests can use complimentary bicycles to explore the city independently.

Dining and Entertainment

The Obscenity Bar & Lounge serves crafted cocktails and hosts live music events. A coffee house on site offers breakfast options and barista-crafted drinks. Complimentary evening cookies are provided daily, along with a welcome drink upon arrival.

Business and Concierge Services

Hotel Emblem provides meeting and banquet facilities for business events. The 24-hour front desk and concierge service assist with recommendations and reservations. Self-guided city tours created by the Underground Concierge offer curated local itineraries.

Highlights

Literary theme: Beat Generation decor and typewriter rental

Welcome offer: Complimentary cocktail at check-in

Bar: Obscenity Bar & Lounge with live music

Amenities: Complimentary bicycles and evening cookies

Rooms: Smart TVs, Nespresso coffee machines, bathrobes

Business: Meeting and banquet facilities on site

Services: Underground Concierge self-guided city tours

Select your room type

Hotel Emblem San Francisco offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
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Deluxe Room Two Double Beds Disability Access
2 persons
250 sq. feet
2 Double beds
Air conditioning
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Queen Room Disability Access
2 persons
260 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
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Facilities

Hotel Emblem San Francisco offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious and Comfortable

“I recently stayed in room 601, and it was bright, spacious, and clean, equipped with lovely big comfortable beds and a beautiful bathroom with an amazing shower. The amenities like the fridge and coffee machine added a nice touch to my stay.” read full review

Luxurious Shower Experience

“The bathroom in my room was superb, featuring an amazing shower, made my mornings refreshing. It had all the necessary amenities, contributing to a good and relaxing experience during my stay.” read full review

Unique Letter Writing Experience

“I loved the hotel's unique feature of providing typewriter letters for free! It added a vintage charm to my stay and allowed me to send personalized notes to friends and family.” read full review

A Cozy Retreat

“The vibe of the room was very cozy and artistic, reflecting the hotel's literary theme. The clever decor, including quotes on the carpet, made me feel right at home. I truly enjoyed my time there.” read full review

Facilities: Great

8.4/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed for a fee
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Carte blanche
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at USD 75 per day.

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
24-hour room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Continental breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Audiovisual equipment

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating

Bathroom

Towels
Slippers
Toilet

Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Media

Local calls

Hotel Emblem San Francisco Location

562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 94102

Map view

City landmarks

Harbour

Pier 39

1.4 mi

Landmark

Chinatown

3100 ft

Monument

Lombard Street

1.3 mi

Market

Ferry Building

1.2 mi

Gallery

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

3500 ft

Harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

1.4 mi

Cable Car

Cable Car Museum

3300 ft

Tower

Coit Tower

1.3 mi

Museum

Contemporary Jewish Museum

3000 ft

Museum

Exploratorium

1.4 mi

Public Building

San Francisco City Hall

1.1 mi

Museum

Asian Art Museum

1.1 mi

Island

Alcatraz Island

2.7 mi

Event hall

Moscone Center

3300 ft

Historic Site

Painted Ladies

1.5 mi

Museum

Children's Creativity Museum

4000 ft

Landmark

Cable car ride

1.4 mi

Mall

The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square

1.3 mi

Museum

Museum of the African Diaspora

2600 ft

Mall

Ghirardelli Square

1.3 mi

Church

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

2900 ft

Museum

Mechanical Museum

1.4 mi

Museum

Wells Fargo History Museum

3400 ft

Landmark

Tin How Temple

2200 ft

Mall

Westfield San Francisco Centre

4000 ft

Fountain

Lotta's Fountain

1.1 mi

Nearby

Shopping Area

Union Square

1000 ft

Church

Grace Cathedral

2000 ft

Bush St What3words: ///also.secret.ever

Dragon's Gate

1400 ft

Gallery

Xanadu Gallery

1500 ft

Restaurants

The Cheesecake Factory

1300 ft

251 Geary St Fl 8

Sears Fine Food

500 ft

439 Powell Street

Lori's Diner

400 ft

500 Sutter St

Scala's Bistro

500 ft

432 Powell St

Hogwash

100 ft

582 Sutter St

Farallon

800 ft

450 Post St

The Vicious Circle Lobby Lounge

562 Sutter St Hotel Rex

Akiko's Sushi Bar and Restaurant

300 ft

431 Bush St btw Claude Ln & Mark Ln

Cantina

100 ft

580 Sutter St

Morton's The Steakhouse

800 ft

400 Post St Lowr Level Lower Level

Leatherneck Steakhouse & Chesty's Bar

200 ft

609 Sutter St

Roxanne Cafe

700 ft

570 Powell St

Getting around

City Centre
San Francisco 22 min · 1.1 mi
Airports
San Francisco International (SFO) 35 min · 14.3 mi
Oakland International (OAK) 48 min · 19.6 mi
Train
F Market Street Car 20 min · 1.0 mi
Caltrain - 4th & King Street Station 23 min · 1.2 mi
Underground
Powell Street Station 8 min · 2000 ft
Bus
Bus stop 2 min · 400 ft