Hotel Emblem San Francisco
562 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102, San Francisco, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
Hotel Emblem San Francisco is a 4-star, trendy hotel on a lively Downtown street at 562 Sutter St, a short walk from Union Square (about 244 m away). It’s positioned for sightseeing and city breaks, with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art roughly 860 m away and bayside attractions like PIER 39 about 2.2 km away. Rooms are styled with vivid decor and include free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, sitting areas, Bluetooth sound systems, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. On-site options include a casual cafe for coffee and quick meals and a cosmopolitan bar for drinks. Guests also have access to a nearby gym with an indoor pool. From this base, major landmarks like the Ferry Building, Coit Tower, Oracle Park, and even Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge are within easy reach.
Best for
This hotel suits couples and solo travelers who want a design-forward, centrally located base near Union Square, with easy access to Downtown shopping and major cultural sights like SFMOMA. It’s also a good fit for travelers who value in-house coffee and a bar scene, plus the convenience of nearby gym access with an indoor pool.
Travel tips
The closest BART station is about a 7-minute walk, making airport and cross-city trips practical without a car. Many headline attractions are walkable or a short ride away—SFMOMA (~860 m), the Ferry Building (~1.6 km), and PIER 39 (~2.2 km). Plan to review the full price breakdown at booking and at check-in, as some guests report unexpected fees beyond the starting rate.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the hotel’s stylish, distinctive decor and overall vibe, along with very positive comments about the staff and service. Cleanliness and bed comfort come up as strengths, and the on-site cafe is noted for strong coffee and convenient quick meals; the bar area and drinks also receive compliments. A recurring trade-off is that rooms can feel small, especially for more than two people. A negative theme mentioned is unexpected add-on charges or fees beyond the initially quoted price.
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