Hotel Rex

My review of Hotel Rex

Anonymous, Washington, DC, 2006-12-16

The hotel is a short, but uphill walk from the Powell Street BART/MUNI station.

A quiet, smallish hotel ideally situated just a couple of blocks from Union Square and major stores, and ten minutes walk from the Convention Center. Comfortable room if a little small, though fine for one person. The lack of a coffee maker was the only major inconvenience, plus a toilet seat that needed to held by hand in the upright position. I would certainly choose to stay again, although perhaps not at the regular rate which is comparable to that of the major chain hotels with more ammenities though less character.

Good Place To Stay

quincy, Orange County, CA, 2006-11-25

Waliking distance to Union Square, Nob Hill, China Town, and restaurants.

Overall my experience at Hotel Rex was good. If you drive there as we did, you must valet park, but there was no one standing there. So you have to either park at the curb or double park and take your keys inside. The rooms were small, but nice and clean. Love the business center and they have complimentary coffee in the lobby bar area in the mornings, but swiftly wisk it away at 9 AM! Overall good location, nice hotel.

Godawful

gail, Rochester, NY, 2006-11-07

The hotel is twice the price and half as nice as the hotel next door. It desperately needs to be redecorated and the room was TINY- the queen-size bed was pushed against the wall and there was no place for a single piece of luggage and I mean NO place. And I consider an ice machine to be mandatory in a USA hotel. In short - it stinks. Oh and try to get a cup of "complimentary" coffee in the morning - what a challenge that was!

Beautiful Boutique Hotel!

Anonymous, Los Angeles, CA, 2006-08-28

Late-night diner just a few doors down is the best place for a midnight snack or great diner meal. The garlic fries and authentic chocolate cokes are a must. For those with an eye for design should definitely stop by the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design just right next door to the hotel.

The Hotel Rex was a beautiful hotel right in the heart of Union Square. Its very close to all the great sites in San Francisco. The staff is very kind. The rooms are small, but very comfortable. The complimentary glass of wine for all guests between 5-6pm is a great plus. My husband and I will forever return to Hotel Rex when we visit San Francisco.

Great Romantic Get-Away

woods, 2006-08-19

1. Best tasting restaurants within a short walk, great place for breakfast or lunch right on corner. 2. Historical exhibition within walking distance and if movies are your thing, great movie house is same area. 3. There is no lack of things to do for both children and adults.

The Hotel Rex was recommended to us by my daughter and her husband and what they said it was...IN WAS! The rooms are small but the ambiance and coziness is what you expect in this type of hotel. The room was exceptionally neat, well appointed and clean; housekeeping was courtious and accommodating; the Front Desk was superior and one thing that was noticable is the fact they remembered who you were each time you came into contact with them; the location was great...good for anyting you wanted to do or see, and great restaurants and sights we were interested in were within walking distance or a short drive away. What could have been more perfect for a great romantic get-away weekend. Just a point in fact, it was so nice we decided to stay an extra night (and no hassel or frustration from the Front Desk). We are already looking forward to our next trip!

Lovely decor in the heart of the city

Richard, Boston, MA, 2006-07-27

World famous pancakes just a short walk. Also, group runs at Niketown every Wednesday.

The Rex is tucked amidst the bustle of Union Square. The lobby is welcoming as are the staff who are polite and aim to please. The first floor sitting area offers a quiet atmosphere for drinks or just a space to simply recharge for a night on the town, which happens to be just steps from the Rex. This area boasts proximity to the arts and theatre district as well as a great breakfast joint. Of course, shopping and other comforts of Union Square are not far off. The room itself was small but elegant and private. The linens and toiletries were excellent and the upkeep was impeccable. A small elevator gave the hotel a sense of closeness of its guests, but the upscale decor and tasteful woodwork gave the rooms a private, romantic feel. Terrifically amiable staff added to a simply grand experience.

No Less Than Perfect

Corinne, Seattle, WA, 2006-07-22

Location was perfect...close to main cable car line, Chinatown, Union Square, restaurants and Retail Heaven.

The Hotel Rex was EXACTLY what we were looking for! Charming and historic! Loved our brightly colored and artsy room decor, our fire-escape balcony perfect for morning coffee, our reasonably-priced honor bar offerings, and the complimentary wine at Happy Hour in the cool vintage library-themed lounge. Staff was awesome, helpful, and available at all times. We'll be back!

Friendly, helpful staff

Tom, Los Angeles, CA, 2006-07-06

There are lots of eating places nearby. Look around.

It is a clean, comfortable hotel with friendly, helpful staff. I found a couple of small problems (like a burnt-out light bulb) and they had someone in the room immediately to fix it. The air conditioning and heating are tricky to adjust. The hotel is very centrally located for walking to many sites. There is a gourmet restaurant through a connecting door. It had very good food but relatively high prices and small portions. There is valet parking, but be advised that there is a charge for the service and a substantial daily parking fee.

training for a marathon? if so, stayhere

Anonymous, 2006-03-18

SEARS IS GOOD FOR BREAKFAST.

This hotel has no working elevator, and has not for many months.

Good location

Anonymous, Atlanta, GA, 2005-08-15

"Myth" was an excellent restaurant...only 9 months old but had great service, food and wine selection.

Great value...