San Francisco Hotels
Hotel Rex
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562 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel. 800/433-4434, 415/433-4434
Fax. 415/433-3695
The 94-room Hotel Rex, which underwent a million-dollar renovation in 2003, was my favorite.
My queen-bed room, No. 609, was not huge, but it was inviting, with its green and gold Provencal colors, hand-painted jug lamps and dark woods. Amenities included Aveda toiletries, a pillow-top mattress, cable TV and CD player, robe, iron and ironing board. The bath had a single sink, tub-shower combination, a lighted makeup mirror and good counter space. I loved the lobby bar, inspired by the literary salons of the '30s, and enjoyed a post-theater dinner in Cafe Andree with its little bistro tables and red bentwood chairs.
Pros: Close to shopping, dining, theaters, cable car. Friendly staff.
Cons: No air conditioning, but windows open. One small, slow elevator.
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