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845 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 (Downtown)
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White Swan Inn
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Ranked #12 of 235 hotels in San Francisco
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013
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  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Poulton le Fylde, null, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

This is a quirky hotel close to Union Square and only a short walk to jump on a cable car or find dozens of eating places. This is a comfortable small hotel with homely rooms, friendly and helpful staff. A good choice. The breakfast was not as good as it could be as there is little choice if you do... More

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Janesville, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

Keep coming back to this place. The staff is great, the location perfect, rooms are clean and cozy with fireplace, great breakfast and win happy hour, what more can be said. This place one of the better values in San Francisco. The only problem, and not the fault of the hotel, was that three ladies staying there used the breakfast... More

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chennI
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43 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

Situated very near Union Square the Inn provided a very different and delightful experience. We reached early and were obliged by being a room in the Petite Auberge next door which is a paler version of the WSI. We were shifted to a room on the ground floor the next day. I just loved everything about the place. The décor,... More

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Chennai (Madras), India
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71 hotel reviews
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82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

The White swan is a charming place with a thick English Flavour. Location wise its about 5 minutes walk to Union square. There are plenty of restaurants and convenience stores around and it’s a very comfortable location. This boutique hotel is small, efficient, friendly and warm. The rooms are large and come with a fire place. The staffs are friendly,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

What a delightful place to stay on our first trip to San Francisco in May 2013. With so many hotels to choose from in the city, we're so happy to have found this gem. From the the helpful folks at the front desk (especially Alexander), to the comfortable room, it almost makes you want to stay in your cozy room,... More

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Tuba City, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

The online photos and reviews of the White Swan Inn were good, but our experience exceeded our expectation. The decor is very nice, the rooms are all slightly different and charming. The rooms have a mix of interesting and antique furniture along with a Flat Screen TV, classic books are part of the decor. The instant gas fireplace adds so... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

The staff here is really great. They are always ready to help. The people at the front desk always had great suggestions from renting an electric bike for going across the Golden Gate bridge or nightlife that was just what we were looking for that really improved our trip. We had a very early flight in on Friday. We went... More

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Moscow, Russia
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93 reviews 93 reviews
44 hotel reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

My friend & I stayed there for two days, in general we were satisfied, except that the b/f could be more... rich & healthier. Positive - price policy; - location; - spacious room; - great staff; - free and strong wifi coverage; - fireplace; - coffee machine Negative: - no tea bags & kettler (we dont drink coffee at all,... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

The staff are helpful, the rooms are spotless and comfortable and the breakfast is nice and creates a very sociable atmosphere between the travelers. Next time we head to San Francisco we will stay here again as it was incredibly close to transport and within walking distance to most attractions. Great value for money too!

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Anaheim, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

There were 4 of us in our party and we had 2 really nice rooms. Queen beds, fireplace in the room, & a mini frig. with complimentary sodas. Breakfast was good & filling. Evenings snacks were delicious. Plus cookies in the lobby. The staff were very friendly & helpful.

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Additional Information about White Swan Inn

Address: 845 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Region: United States > California > San Francisco > Downtown
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Suites
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in San Francisco
#17 Family Hotels in San Francisco
#44 Business Hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
With a crackling fireplace in all 26 guestrooms and suites, the White Swan Inn is a romantic small hotel in the Nob Hill/Union Square area. The White Swan Inn is a visually stunning tribute to the intimate hotels of London. Dark wood paneling, rich floral carpets, comfortable furniture and enchanting English art and collectables set the tone. All guests enjoy a generous breakfast buffet and evening wine and hors d'oeuvres served fireside in the parlor. ... more   less 
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