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W San Francisco


W San Francisco
Hotel class 4 of 5
181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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5 of 5 stars
auctionjunkie 2 contributions
MI
Jul 10, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel New

I expect a lot from W's (one of my favorite hotel brands), and this one didn't disappoint! Lovely room, tons of natural light. Impeccable clean with lovely decoration. The only downside was that the outside of the windows needed to be cleaned badly, they were filthy! Wonderful service, all employees where friendly and helpful. The XYZ restaurant has amazing food,... more

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2 of 5 stars
UNLVforme 13 contributions
Las Vegas
Jun 28, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

I stayed one night at the W Hotel recently and have not had such a bad experience in a hotel in a long time. There were so many things that were wrong about this hotel that it surprises me since I tend to travel to California quite often. 1. When you pull into their valet, it is an extremely narrow... more

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4 of 5 stars
linda.cloudnine 2 contributions
Frisco, Texas
Jun 16, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We Loved the W Hotel. The staff was very very nice. They gave us a free upgrade on the 24th floor overlooking San Francisco. They recommended excellent places to eat. This hotel is in a great location. Our room was very comfortable. We want to go back. more

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2 of 5 stars
ilo1005 3 contributions
Seattle
Jun 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/2 found this review helpful

My girlfriend and I arrived about 10:30 PM on a Friday night and had to weave our way through throngs of partygoers listening to obnoxious, bad music. It was not immediately apparent where the desk was, so dim were the lights. Only one employee was at the desk, involved in a lengthy interaction with a guy who we realized wasn't... more

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4 of 5 stars
byomkesh 15 contributions
San Diego
Jun 3, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed one night at the W. Paid $480/night + $50 for parking. Got a "wonderful" room with a "city view" where the city view consisted of a view of an adjacent building's rooftop. I was on the 5th floor, so clearly didn't get one of the rooms with a nice view. The room amenities were perfectly fine. Comfy bed, clean... more

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4 of 5 stars
caplow 9 contributions
chapel hill nc
May 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We used our Starwood points to stay at the W as we had paid to stay here before due to the location. It was most convenient with the Moscone Center just across Howard Street, Yerba Buena Park is across on Third St, the SF MOMA is around the corner, Nordstroms & Bloomingdales are up on Market St in a fabulous... more

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4 of 5 stars
zoshyii 3 contributions
Los Angeles, CA
May 25, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

A few of my friends decided to take a road trip from SoCal to SF and we chose the W because it seemed like a chill place to hang out. The lobby was well appointed with trendy furniture and blue/purple lighting throughout. The lobby actually doubles as a bar/lounge area. There is a separate XYZ restaurant bar on the second... more

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3 of 5 stars
travelwithclaudia 30 contributions
Miami
May 25, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

I decided to stay at the W Hotel for the location; this place is within walking distance to China Town, Union Square and a nice shopping district, with plenty of restaurants and Starbucks around. The hotel lobby was quite dark, and wasn’t as busy as I was expecting to be, the traffic to the elevator wasn’t bad at all. The... more

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4 of 5 stars
MCohen 14 contributions
San Francisco, CA
May 19, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I lived in SF for a while. I must have stayed at this hotel after I moved a dozen times. I am SPG Gold so they always upgrade me to a corner room on the top levels. They all know know me and treat me like family. Ever since the new remodel I love the hotel more. However, they are... more

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4 of 5 stars
Traveling_Lady_2004 34 contributions
Houston, Texas
May 11, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent Mother’s Day weekend at the SF W. Hotel is located is the Art/Museum area, near the Moscone Convention Center. Hotel is at 3rd and Howard. Cost by shuttle to hotel is $17.00,taxis is $35-$45.00 from SF airport. Across the street Is the Yubera Buena park. ( nice park). Many good museums and art galleries in the area. you... more

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