White Swan Inn
845 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108-3312
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#25 of 248 hotels in San Francisco
Location
4.7
Cleanliness
4.6
Service
4.7
Value
4.4
Travelers' Choice
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 collectibles set the tone. All guests enjoy a complimentary daily breakfast basket and complimentary daily glass of wine with nibbles. You can also check out our sister hotel, Petite Auberge, just 20 feet away.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Wifi
Wine / champagne
Shared lounge / TV area
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Bathrobes
Desk
Fireplace
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Sofa
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Telephone
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Bottled water
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Mid-range
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English
Location
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
195Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
103Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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845 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108-3312
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Powell StMuni9 min
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The entire staff goes above and beyond to make guests to feel welcomed and taken care of. Location was great, breakfast was great and the hotel is cute and cozy. I visited while on business in San Francisco and the location was very convenient.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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The White Swan feels like you are staying with an eccentric English relative in the countryside. So charming and comfortable! Great continental breakfast and wine and cheese during happy hour in their lovely lounge and library is a real treat.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Bed was great, room was great, fireplace was awesome. The only think lacking was the breakfast. Nothing hot, except toast and coffee, not like the pictures shown. Was expecting hot eggs, or biscuits and gravy like shown in pictures. Really disappointed, especially since it was a cold rainy day. We had the room shown in their picture, with the 1960's picture and the large floral print wallpaper - LOVED IT!!!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Cristy Flores, Guest Services / Front Office at White Swan Inn
Responded 5 weeks ago
Greetings aunty2023, Thank you so much for choosing the White Swan Inn and for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you loved our comfy guestroom with a cozy fireplace and the large floral print wallpaper. We sincerely apologize if we were not able to meet your expectations with regards to our breakfast service. The breakfast menu has changed during the pandemic. May I know where did you find these old photos? Our current complimentary breakfast includes boiled eggs, breads, muffins, cereals, vanilla and strawberry yogurts, milk, coffee, tea, apples, oranges, pears, hot chocolates, and orange juice. Please feel free to reach out to us directly should you may need us to do anything to make things right. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future if you'll give us another chance. Once again, thank you so much and have a great day! Warmest regards, Cristy Flores White Swan Inn, San Francisco
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Ideal for couples, the White Swan Inn has very well designed rooms that are not only quite spacious but also very confortable. Breakfast is good with nice pastries (be careful if you have particular dietary restriction). The staff is very helpful, particularly if you need to leave the luggage after check-out. Located relatively close to Chinatown, you will be walking distance from several relevant locations
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Cristy Flores, Guest Services / Front Office at White Swan Inn
Responded Feb 11, 2023
Hello Natalia, Thank you so much for staying with us and for writing us such a wonderful review! We can't thank you enough for giving us the opportunity to accommodate you while visiting San Francisco! We're thrilled to know that you loved our well designed and comfy guestrooms, complimentary breakfast, the staff for being very helpful, and our convenient location close to a lot of great restaurants, bars, shopping centers, and public transportation. Our goal is to provide an exceptional service to our guests. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly should you may need us to further assist you. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Have a pleasant day and a safe journey! Warmest regards, Cristy Flores White Swan Inn, San Francisco
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We have a wonderful stay at the White Swan Inn. Conveniently locate, we walked to all of our destinations, or took MUNI. Staff was friendly and helpful, and the owners have done a good job of keeping the older building current and clean. We appreciated the double paned windows in our third floor room at the front of the building, kept the evenings on busy Bush Street very quiet. The breakfast was fine, more fresh fruit options would be an upgrade. Evening wine service was acceptable, and service was cordial and friendly. The elevator really helped, and the fireplaces made for a cozy environment. We would definitely stay here again!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Cristy Flores, Guest Services / Front Office at White Swan Inn
Responded Feb 9, 2023
Greetings agbowden, Thank you so much for staying with us and for your feedback! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location, easy access to public transportation, friendly and helpful staff, cleanliness, complimentary amenities like breakfast and evening wine hour service, quiet rooms, elevator, and the cozy fireplaces. We always give our best to provide an exceptional service to our guests. Kindly reach out to us directly if you may need us to further assist you in any way. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Have a wonderful day and a safe travel! Warmest regards, Cristy Flores White Swan Inn, San Francisco
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Well located and priced -- includes breakfast & wine/snacks in the evening in a common room with two fireplaces. First-rate service from all the staff. We had a king room with a fireplace, which was very helpful for drying wet coats & shoes on a rainy weekend. Central location let us BART to/from SFO, take a local bus to Golden Gate Park and the Haight, and walk to tons of other places. Recommend!
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Cristy Flores, Guest Services / Front Office at White Swan Inn
Responded Jan 29, 2023
Greetings MoonageDaydreamer333, Thank you so much for staying with us and for giving us such a great feedback! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience at the White Swan Inn with excellent staff, reasonable price including complimentary breakfast and evening wine and nibbles, the parlor area with fireplaces, comfy and cozy guest room, and our central location close to public transportation and tourist places. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly should you may need us to help you in any way. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Once again, thank you so much and have a safe travel! Best regards, White Swan Inn, San Francisco
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Miya S wrote a review Jan 2023
My fiancé and I went to the White Swan in hopes to utilize it as a wedding reception site for our June 2023 city hall wedding. We are planning on have 20-30 guest and thought it would be amazing to rent the inn for a couple days. We met with Luis who was a very nice guy and we loved the quirky vibe the Inn. It felt very San Franciscan but not at the same time. We were interested and told Luis that we would follow up. The next few days we contact him to get the details and how to put deposits down. He responded but in away that was not enthusiastic about booking us for our date. He said that he was going on vacation and would be back the following week. We contacted him after his vacation and we got no response back. Needless to say we ended moving on to another vendor, which accommodated us and want to host us and our guests. I think it is amazing place, but they seemed uninterested in us spending our money there. Oh well! …
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Louis Kimball, General Manager at White Swan Inn
Responded Jan 18, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. I really apologize for the miscommunication while you were looking for a venue for your wedding. I am going to separately reach out to you and hope we can personally connect.
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Great boutique hotel with excellent breakfast and evening goodies. Attentive staff, clean, charming rooms and relatively quiet. An easy walk to public transportation and a great jazz club on the same block!
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Response from Cristy Flores, Guest Services / Front Office at White Swan Inn
Responded Jan 11, 2023
Greetings Yeesh139, Thank you so much for choosing the White Swan Inn and for writing us a review! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed our lovely boutique hotel with complimentary breakfast and evening wine and nibbles, the staff for providing you an excellent service, charming guestrooms, and our convenient location with lots of great restaurants, bars, shopping centers, and public transportation nearby. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you may need us to help you in any way. We can't wait to see you again soon! Have a great day and a safe journey! Best regards, Cristy Flores White Swan Inn, San Francisco
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The White Swan Inn in SF on Bush St. was gem of a boutique hotel. At $144 a night with a great location close to China Town and Union Square, it is not to be missed. Plus, it is close to our favorite cocktail bar, PCH, and right next door to a killer brick oven pizza joint. They serve a modest free breakfast and we enjoyed unlimited wine and nibbles each night. The staff was lovely and the decor is a mix of Victorian and 1960’s flair. Most rooms have fire places, which make it great for a Winter trip. You have to climb hills to get there but it was worth it. We stay in lots of hotels and this one was special in my opinion.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Cristy Flores, Guest Services / Front Office at White Swan Inn
Responded Dec 25, 2022
Greetings Alisha, Thank you so much for writing us such a wonderful feedback! Our goal is to always provide a relaxing and comfortable experience to our guests. We're glad to know that we were able to meet/exceed your expectations during your stay with us. Our hotel is conveniently located in the Nob Hill district, near Union Square with lots of great restaurants, bars, shopping centers and public transportation. We loved that you enjoyed the complimentary breakfast, wine hour with nibbles, the staff, the lovely decoration of the hotel, and the guestrooms with fireplaces. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly if you may need us to assist you in any way. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Have a safe journey! Best regards, White Swan Inn, San Francisco
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Good beds and an ok breakfast offering. The location is great and there’s a good pizza place downstairs. Plenty of restaurant selections near by but use caution - most are high even by SF prices. The hotel itself has a design motif based on Anglophile mod ‘60s and plenty of kitchen to look at. I love that they retained much of the hotel’s architecture and moldings. The staff are OUTSTANDING!!!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Cristy Flores, Guest Services / Front Office at White Swan Inn
Responded Dec 25, 2022
Hello interwovenweb, Thank you so much for choosing the White Swan Inn and for giving us a review. We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed the comfy beds, the complimentary breakfast, and our convenient location with great restaurants, bars, shopping centers and public transportation nearby, the architecture and interior design of the building, and most especially the staff provided you with outstanding service. We always give our best every day in providing excellent service to our guests as we want everyone to be happy while staying with us. Please reach out to us directly if you may need us to further assist you. Have a safe trip and we hope to see you again soon! Warmest regards, The White Swan Inn, San Francisco
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PRICE RANGE
$205 - $342 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
white swan hotel, white swan san francisco
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan FranciscoDowntown San Francisco / Downtown / Union Square / Lower Nob Hill
NUMBER OF ROOMS
26
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Frequently Asked Questions about White Swan Inn
Which popular attractions are close to White Swan Inn?
Nearby attractions include Marrakech Magic Theater (0.3 miles), San Francisco Playhouse (0.1 miles), and Grace Cathedral (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at White Swan Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and dry cleaning.
Which room amenities are available at White Swan Inn?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at White Swan Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to White Swan Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Lapisara Eatery, Liholiho Yacht Club, and Fino Bar & Ristorante.
Is White Swan Inn located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.8 miles away from the center of San Francisco.
Are any cleaning services offered at White Swan Inn?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to White Swan Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Golden Gate Bridge (4.2 miles), Alcatraz Island (2.7 miles), and City Lights Booksellers (0.6 miles).
Is White Swan Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.