Excellent location on the border of North Beach and Chinatown neighborhoods and the Financial District. Initially the neighborhood may be deceiving because there are topless dance clubs within view, but just around the corner on Columbus St. is the North Beach neighborhood with it's quiet streets, cafes, bakeries, restaurants and bars. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were... more

Friendly staff, nice acomodation, perfect for leasure, many options of good restaurants in neighborhood. more

On the same side of the street have some Chinese restaurants , it's cheap but not really tasty. =( There are some good Italian cafeterias and bars on the neighborhood , and the famous CITY LIGHTS bookstore on the corner . The hotel is Chinese style but modern enough for traveler . The price is affordable and good location .... more

Great location, kind and helpful staff, clean and decent room. A little noisy try to ask for a room that doesn't face the front. I would definitely stay there again! more

I booked this hotel mainly drived by the positive reviews here and I must say it was a great choice. We spend wonderful 4 nights there and would recommend it to all leisure travellers to SF. First, the location. You can hardly think of any better in SF if you are a leisure traveller. Few steps south, and you are... more

I would recommend the SW Hotel to friends and family. The room itself was slightly on the small side, however the staff was very friendly, the room was cute, clean and comfortable, with a big size bathroom and great complimentary toiletries. I was very happy with my selection! We were in the heart of San Francisco within walking distance of... more

My wife and I stay at this hotel mid September 08 for 3 days prior to cruising. Definitely above average for price and location. Rooms and other hotel facilities are basic but very clean. Breakfast very basic. 10 minute walk to downtown, Fisherman,s Wharf and the pier. Little Italy and Chinatown at the door. If you’re cruising is only a... more

We found this hotel thru a Go San Francisco online offer - 2 nights for 2, queen bed, plus two one day Go San Francisco cards. Booked over the phone. Hotel appeared to be newly renovated, very clean, friendly staff. Included continental breakfast was very basic - breads, cereal, juice, coffee/tea but got us up and going. The location at... more

We were very pleased to have found this gem in San Francisco. Not many hotels for this price have such great access to the city, great rooms (big bed and lovely bathroom), cheap parking, and friendly staff for such a good price. We didn't have much of an outlook but it was very quiet and felt safe. Located at the... more