Hotel Emblem San Francisco

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San Francisco, United States View on map
8.6 Fabulous Based on 849 reviews
Editor's Pick

"Literary motifs like lobby typewriters and in-room reading nooks define this boutique space behind Union Square. Craft cocktails serve as an evening staple at the Obscenity Bar. Right for urban explorers, wrong for light sleepers."

From US$ 149 US$ 129 per night
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Check-in
13 Sept 2026
Check-out
14 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

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2

Children:

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Why guests choose Hotel Emblem San Francisco

  • Welcome Cocktails
    Complimentary cocktail at check-in
  • Obscenity Bar & Lounge
    Poetry slams & jazz nights
  • Underground Concierge
    Self-guided tours & local tips
  • Bluestone Lane Café
    Avocado toast & espresso
  • Pet-Friendly
    Bowls, toys & local guide
  • Complimentary Bicycles
    Helmets & maps included

Overview

Offering 95 rooms, the 5-star Hotel Emblem San Francisco is blocks from the entertainment district of San Francisco, approximately 25 minutes' stroll from Ferry Building Market. Boasting mountain biking and billiards, along with a 24-hour bar, this unique hotel is located a few steps from the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square".

The San Francisco hotel is situated 1.4 miles from Fisherman's Wharf and just 0.6 miles from Golden Gate Theater. The newly renovated Emblem is around 5 minutes by foot from Polk Street & Sutter Street bus stop and in close proximity to Curran Theatre. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Tenderloin Children's Playground, situated only 0.6 miles away. Staying at the property, family travelers have access to the waterfront museum "Aquarium of the Bay", which is about a 30-minute walk away. The Emblem San Francisco is located 0.3 miles from Powell Street metro station and merely 0.9 miles from F Market Street Car train station.

The allergy-free rooms at the hotel come with such comforts as air conditioning. The en suite bathrooms are appointed with hairdryers and bathrobes. All rooms also look over the courtyard.

The onsite bar offers evening cocktails to please all tastes. The bar area includes a lounge area. Hotel Emblem San Francisco is within easy reach of The Cheesecake Factory.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 12:00
  • Hotel class
    5 stars
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Our tips

Should you book Hotel Emblem San Francisco?

Perfect if you
  • Traveling with a pet and need pet-friendly accommodations with pet amenities available.
  • Want to explore San Francisco by bicycle - the hotel provides bikes for touring.
  • Prefer to walk to Union Square - it's just a 4-minute walk from the hotel.
Maybe skip if you
  • Expect an on-site gym - the hotel provides access to a nearby fitness facility instead.
  • Need to avoid additional fees - the hotel charges an urban amenities fee.
Best for
  • a Beat Generation-inspired literary theme with vintage typewriters and books throughout the hotel
  • a creative cocktail-making class at the Obscenity Bar & Lounge featuring unique cocktails

Facilities of Emblem

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
  • Bathroom for disabled
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access
Dining
  • Continental breakfast
  • Bar/ Lounge area
Emblem Guest Services
  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Audiovisual equipment
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Local calls
  • Cots

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Hotel Emblem San Francisco applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 12:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

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