Hotel Emblem 

Eclectic and immersive

Devilishly stylish Hotel Emblem is a wild-child mix of luxe cocktails and Beat Generation literature.

One for the cool-hunting crowd, this edgy city-on-your-doorstep hotel comes with book butlers, bicycles and relatable rebellion. Hotel Emblem matches San Francisco’s often moody and atmospheric vistas. Step inside this 1907 building and it’s a feast for the senses from the huge stack of books at the Writers Alcove to the vintage manual typewriter behind the desk. 

Why we love Hotel Emblem

  • From your downtown location you are perfectly placed to explore the boutiques and art galleries nearby

  • To experience the city off the tourist track, speak to the hotel's Underground Concierge

  • Type a letter on the vintage typewriter and the hotel will post it for you for free

  • The hotel regularly hosts poetry slams, trivia nights and jazz sessions

4 stars
San Francisco
11 hours

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Activities

There's a coffee shop and cocktail bar at the hotel and a huge choice of dining options are nearby. From Mexican street food or where to find the best oysters - speak to the concierge who will point you in the right direction to the cafés and restaurants where the locals go.

Bluestone Lane Coffee Shop
Watch the world go by whilst sipping on an artisanal coffee.

Obscenity Bar & Lounge
This popular evening spot offers writer's block nightcaps.

Obscenity serves hand-crafted cocktails including its signature Bluestone Lane espresso martini.

The hotel's Underground Concierge has created six self-guided tours of the city. Use these to discover the street art and murals in the Mission District, the most colourful staircases in the city and where to urban hike to really get under the skin of the city.

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