Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Definitely a go-to spot in the city! We loved the awesome staff & great vibe of the Emblem. Only wish it could’ve been a longer stay. Decor is fantastic, everything is very clean, beds are comfortable, and the coffee shop in the lobby means you can get the first cup without leaving.

A lovely boutique hotel with clean, comfortable rooms and a perfect location. The management is truly the best- personal and personable!

The hotel space was small but what you expect from a city hotel. We stayed there for 3 nights, and had a great experience. The staffs were friendly and helpful. Don't forget to request to rent record player and/or type writer. There's a pool table next to the bar that we used one evening.

We did not feel unsafe walking around the hotel, and there are plenty of places to go. For Simpson's fan, there's a bar next door called "Mo's Tavern"... Get the "Flaming Mo's" drink :)

Nice location in the city. Plenty of restaurants and cable cars walkable. Short uber ride to everything else. Great stay

Amenities were cool

The hotel, location and everything about it was great! We will be back next time we are in SF! I slept like a baby while I was there!

I had a lovely stay at the hotel Emblem last week. Location is central, 10-15 minute walk to Market street and MOMA. Hotel has a bar, coffee/bakery and there is a diner a couple of doors down. The reception staff was pleasant, helpful and attentive much better than some of the large chain hotel staff. A special shout out to Cora who was very considerate. The system was down at check in so Cora accompanied me to my room to let me settle in instead of waiting around in the lobby. My King room on the 6th floor was smallish but well furnished, clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again!

Location was great and the staff was extremely helpful.
The room was very comfortable.

It felt good being there

What stood out for me was the staff. Everyone excelled at being extremely helpful. One of the lamps wasn't working, and it was fixed (or replaced) by the time we returned to our room. We received daily housekeeping service, which seems like a little thing, but many hotels have stopped offering it, and I've come not to rely on in most places. Coming into a clean room with fresh towels always put a smile on my face.
At check-in we were offered an upgraded room, and at my request one that faced the street (to avoid side wall views).
The room was larger than expected; I appreciate a room that has a sitting area and a desk (which I used every day).
Every detail of the room was thoughtfully curated, from the fascinating wall graphics, to an extremely comfortable bed, to bedside USB charging ports, to a bulletin board over the desk, to thoughtfully placed lighting, to a beautiful and functional bathroom (with its own window), to a nice nespresso machine, complete with pods and creamer.
I especially appreciated the lobby level coffee/pastry restaurant. The hotel restaurant and bar were very inviting, but our schedule didn't allow time to explore. It was definitely a plus for many guests.
The hotel has a single elevator for its seven floors, but it was remarkably efficient. I rarely had to wait.
Finally, I hadn't been to San Francisco since the pandemic, and I had prepared myself for a city in decline. Quite the contrary. The city felt alive and safe.
Overall, this was a real find, only steps from Powell Street and Union Square.

The hotel was fine. Good location, clean, modern, and the public areas looked like fun places to hang out. We were just there for a night, though. Honestly, the music theme seemed, at least to me, to be a bit contrived. I got a terrific price through Tripadvisor. Just $120 for a room that could have cost more. The surprise when I got the bill, though, was an amenity fee of over $40. Amenity fees really bother me. I do my best to avoid any hotel that charges them. They’re really disingenuous. What was the fee supposed to get me? I heard afterward that it should have gotten me a drink at the bar, but that was never offered. I read somewhere that it was supposed to get me a hot towel upon check-in, which of course is silly, but it didn’t happen. Up in the room, there’s a menu board with lots of extras that the amenity fee covers, but they were nothing I would use. Hotel Emblem, doing this is not a good business plan. I do overnighters in San Francisco about 10 times a year, but Hotel Emblem will not be on my go to list. After many emails and phone calls through Tripadvisor and the hotel, I did get the amenity fee returned. I imagine most people would just let it go and allow the hotel to pocket the money. I don’t know if the blame should go to Tripadvisor or the hotel, but in 2026, these junk fees should be done away with.

What stood out for me was the staff. Everyone excelled at being extremely helpful. One of the lamps wasn't working, and it was fixed (or replaced) by the time we returned to our room. We received daily housekeeping service, which seems like a little thing, but many hotels have stopped offering it, and I've come not to rely on in most places. Coming into a clean room with fresh towels always put a smile on my face.
At check-in we were offered an upgraded room, and at my request one that faced the street (to avoid side wall views).
The room was larger than expected; I appreciate a room that has a sitting area and a desk (which I used every day).
Every detail of the room was thoughtfully curated, from the fascinating wall graphics, to an extremely comfortable bed, to bedside USB charging ports, to a bulletin board over the desk, to thoughtfully placed lighting, to a beautiful and functional bathroom (with its own window), to a nice nespresso machine, complete with pods and creamer.
I especially appreciated the lobby level coffee/pastry restaurant. The hotel restaurant and bar were very inviting, but our schedule didn't allow time to explore. It was definitely a plus for many guests.
The hotel has a single elevator for its seven floors, but it was remarkably efficient. I rarely had to wait.
Finally, I hadn't been to San Francisco since the pandemic, and I had prepared myself for a city in decline. Quite the contrary. The city felt alive and safe.
Overall, this was a real find, only steps from Powell Street and Union Square.

Fantastic service! Front desk was very accommodating. Rooms were great! Def recommend. Would stay there again

Very large rooms, by San Franciso standards, one block from Union Square. The beds are great and the bathrooms are equally large. The decor is modern and quirky but I had expected more unique touches. Off site valet parking is offered but it is an expensive daily fee. When I stayed it was $75, a day. The only real criticism is that the toilets, when flushed, are extremely loud. I don't know how they could be as loud as they are. The staff was warm and pleasant. There is a bar area and attached coffee/bakery which were both very nice. This is a great value for the price and I'd stay there again.

Lokatie (zeer centraal en dichtbij union square) en sfeer. Geen massaal hotel, erg vriendelijk personeel, leuk ingerichte kamers, watertap en ijs iedere gang. Leuke bar, waar je iets kan eten uit naastgelegen coffeebar of een drankje kan doen.

The staff are friendly and the rooms are clean. The lobby and bar are quirky, fun and well decorated with the literary theme and artwork featured throughout. Good location in union square. There are many great restaurants within a 5 min walking radius. Highly recommended!

Bar area was beautiful

Always unexpectable and unacceptable extra fees they took without asking or informing you. But place was good and in center.