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181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 (South Beach)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

There are a lot of good things about this hotel, but we were disappointed in a few areas. The bathroom door slides, but doesn't close completely making a family stay uncomfortable. There is a DJ in the lobby every night which fills the area with a loud atmosphere of young business people. The room was modern and clean, but not... More

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Long Beach, California
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5 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

We recently stayed at this hotel. It was our first stay in a W, and we were blown away. Spectacular hotel experience. Fresh, unique vibe to the hotel room. We had the most basic room, but we had a great view of the Bay Bridge and surrounding area. I would have to say this was the most comfortable hotel bed... More

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Miami, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

I love W hotels, and this was no exception. The hotel is in a great location, with great service, but it is a little pricey. The room we had was a corner room, and was a great size and very confortable. The bathroom was very small for the size of the room.

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Alexa W, Manager at W San Francisco, responded to this review
June 17, 2013

Hello, Thank you for your feedback on your stay. I am glad to hear that you enjoy staying with W Hotels so much and that we delivered on your usual expectations. Our Cool Corner rooms are very spacious and have some of the best views of the city. I look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to... More

New York City, New York
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Good location and comfortable room. Friendly staff. I would recommend this hotel for business trip. However, nothing exceeds my expectation, and that may be the only "bad" thing. About 35 mins walk to Pier 39 and 10 mins walk to the Caltrain station.

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Alexa W, Manager at W San Francisco, responded to this review
June 17, 2013

Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I am happy to hear that you found your stay enjoyable and comfortable. I do agree that we are great for business travelers since we are located in the Financial District but we are also great for those traveling to experience the city. We are just a short walk or Bart ride to many... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

The location is great! The rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious! The staff is super friendly, especially a young woman by the name of Kelly W, went over and beyond to make sure our stay was above what we expect from a place we choose to spend our hard earned money. She's very knowledgeable about the area and had great... More

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Alexa W, Manager at W San Francisco, responded to this review
June 17, 2013

Hello, Thank you for the kind words. We are perfectly located within walking distance or a short Bart ride to all the best attractions in San Francisco. Kelly always has the best recommendations on where to visit. I will be sure to share your compliments with her. She will be pleased to hear that you enjoyed the places she recommended.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

The W hotel is already great. But Kelly at the front desk made our stay superb! It was me and my girlfriend's anniversary, and we were already stressed out about our trip, but Kelly made us feel warm, welcomed, relaxed and even enhanced the romance by having chocolate covered strawberries and other treats ready for us in our beautiful room.... More

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Alexa W, Manager at W San Francisco, responded to this review
June 17, 2013

Hi, Happy Anniversary! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that Kelly helped make it both relaxing and memorable. We are all too happy to help you celebrate with the chocolate covered strawberries and more. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. All the best, Alexandra W. More

Winnipeg
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

This is my 3rd time staying at a W hotel (I'm an SPG mbr) & I have to say that the third times the charm! Like the others, the W hotel San Francisco had a "funky, modern" feel to it which isn't really my thing but I felt this hotel did a good job of balancing it out. Location: it's... More

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Alexa W, Manager at W San Francisco, responded to this review
June 17, 2013

Hi, Thank you for your feedback and loyalty. I am glad to hear that you enjoy so many aspects of our hotel from the décor to the location. We have a lot to offer guests visiting for business or leisure. The guest’s rooms are very comfortable and functional. One of my favorite touches in the guest rooms is the charging... More

New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

Arrived at the hotel around 2pm. Front desk said our room wasn't clean because they just got a notice in the system that we'd been upgraded to a suite, even though we got the upgrade confirmation two weeks prior, so they didn't know ahead of time that a suite had to be cleaned. The person checking me in refused to... More

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Alexa W, Manager at W San Francisco, responded to this review
June 17, 2013

Hello, Thank you for the feedback on your recent stay. We were happy to upgrade your stay to a suite prior to your arrival. Unfortunately, the guest prior had a late check-out which delayed your check-in. I apologize for the hour delay but I am glad to hear you enjoyed the view from your room. After discussing the damage with... More

Hercules, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

I had an amazing experience while staying at the W. My boyfriend and I stayed there for our anniversary and we went to our room to find champagne and dessert to celebrate our occassion. We were only moment away from AT&T park and they even had an acura car take us to the game. I love the staff there. They... More

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Alexa W, Manager at W San Francisco, responded to this review
June 17, 2013

Hi Stephanie, Thank you for the kind words. I am glad we could celebrate your anniversary with you and that you enjoyed the surprise waiting for you in your room. We are ideally located for our guests to explore the city being within walking distance or just a short Bart ride away from many popular attractions. I will be sure... More

Park City, Utah
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

After a busy (very early) morning of traveling and scooting around a city that I haven’t been to since I was a child, my fiance and I celebrating our 6yr anniversary of being together arrived at the W San Francisco. I knew that when I was selecting a hotel that I chose a hotel that perfectly fit into our lifestyles... More

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Alexa W, Manager at W San Francisco, responded to this review
June 17, 2013

Hi Kyle, Happy Anniversary! I am glad that we were able to celebrate such a special occasion with you. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to Anna Lynne. She will be so pleased to hear that she made such an impact on you and created such a wonderful stay for you and your fiancé. I am... More

 
 
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What travelers say

  • Room service(39)
  • Union square(34)
  • Very nice(31)
  • Great location(26)
  • Bay bridge(26)
  • Moscone center(15)
  • Modern art(12)
  • Bliss spa(11)
  • Market street(9)
  • XYZ restaurant(8)

Additional Information about W San Francisco

Address: 181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco > South Beach
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
In the heart of the SoMa district, and neighbors with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, W San Francisco faces the beautiful Yerba Buena gardens and is a short walk to Union Square's shops. ... more   less 
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