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White Swan Inn

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845 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States

+1 415 775 1755

£161+

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Overall guest ratings

8.9/10 Excellent

Based on 547 reviews

Review highlights

Bar and Beverages

10.0
Service

9.8
Vibe

7.0
WiFi

6.5

Good to know

Friendly atmosphere
Stylish hotel
Great desserts & fruits
Friendly service

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About

Location.

The White Swan Inn is located on Bush St. between Mason and Taylor atop Nob Hill, up the hill from Union Square and just minutes from the Powell Street Cable Car, the Financial District, Chinatown, North Beach and many of the City's finest restaurants.

Property Features.

The White Swan Inn is a visually stunning tribute to the intimate hotels of London. All guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, evening wine and hors d'oeuvres served fireside in the cozy parlor.

Guestrooms.

With a crackling fireplace in all 26 guestrooms, the White Swan Inn is a romantic and atmospheric small hotel in the Nob Hill/Union Square area. Dark wood paneling, rich floral carpets, comfortable furniture covered with elegant fabrics and enchanting English art and collectables set the tone. The Deluxe guestroom is equipped with a queen bed, fireplace, wet bar with complimentary soft drinks and water, designer toiletries in bathroom.

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Amenities

Complimentary breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Business centre
Internet
Concierge service
Laundry service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
No smoking
24 Hour Front Desk
Safe
Storage available
Terrace/Patio
Cribs available
Game room
Pets not allowed
Parking (surcharge)
Fireplace

Guest reviews

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Overall rating

8.9 Excellent

Based on 546 reviews

Bar and Beverages

10.0

Service

9.8

Food

9.2

Location

9.2

Breakfast

8.8

Value for money

7.9

Room

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Vibe

7.0

WiFi

6.5

Overall rating

8.8 Excellent

Based on 387 reviews

Bar and Beverages

10.0

Service

9.7

Location

9.3

Food

9.2

Breakfast

8.9

Value for money

7.4

Room

7.1

Vibe

6.9

Overall rating

8.4 Excellent

Based on 92 reviews

Service

9.7

Location

9.2

Food

9.1

Breakfast

8.8

Room

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Vibe

6.7

Amenities

5.9

Overall rating

9.1 Excellent

Based on 43 reviews

Service

9.8

Food

9.3

Breakfast

9.0

Room

7.6

Vibe

6.9

Amenities

6.7

Overall rating

8.9 Excellent

Based on 21 reviews

Service

9.8

Breakfast

9.0

Room

7.5

Comfort

7.1

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10.0

Pros: Excellent staff and breakfast.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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9.2

Pros: Friendly helpful staff a great breakfast

Cons: Room was overheated!

Reviewed Jun 2017

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10.0

Pros: We loved our stay at the White Swan Inn. From the time that we walked in the front door, the staff was friendly and helpful. We loved having a small refrigerator in the room. We loved the decor and...

Cons: We can't think of anything we'd improve!

Reviewed Jun 2017

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10.0

Pros: The premises are wonderfully set up with a combination of early period and 60's decoration and design. Rooms were excellent size, very comfortable and clean. The hospitality was excellent. ...

Cons: Nothing that is worth mentioning.

Reviewed Jun 2017

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10.0

Pros: Charming hotel with lovely decorations, anattentive staff, delicious breakfast and happy hour, and good location! Highly recommend and will stay here again!

Cons: Loved everything :)

Reviewed Jun 2017

review from
10.0

Pros: Spacious room, kitchenette. Great lounge areas for guests plus the Wine Reception each evening. Great nibbles to go with the wine. Fresh fruit always available, plus tea and coffee. Liked the ...

Cons: The hot breaksfast dishes could be varied to include eggs cooked differently...

Reviewed Jun 2017

review from
9.6

Pros: Cozy and we loved the wine receptions in the afternoon.

Reviewed Jun 2017

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8.8

Pros: I love the boutique feel of The White Swan and the homely feel. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The informal 'Happy Hour' (5pm to 6.30pm) where free wine and snacks are laid on for guests...

Reviewed Jun 2017

review from
10.0

Pros: Everything, breakfast, cookies, wine and canapes in the evening, the character of the hotel, staff working here, excellent Wi-Fi reception

Cons: Nothing

Reviewed May 2017

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9.6

Pros: Excellent location - close to both Union Square and the shops, and also great restaurants and cafe's. The staff were very friendly and very helpful when we had questions. The room was fantastic - ...

Cons: Breakfast was a little limited - only one hot dish was on offer each day. Though it was very nicely presented.

Reviewed May 2017

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9.0

Pros: Staff was excellent

Cons: Overall was very good

Reviewed Nov 2015

review from
9.0

Pros: Clean, comfortable, and spacious room. The fireplace is a nice touch, the minibar and breakfast were included, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The internet worked much better than at other hotels where we have stayed.

Reviewed Nov 2015

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10.0

Pros: Excellent staff and breakfast.

Reviewed Jul 2017

review from
9.2

Pros: Friendly helpful staff a great breakfast

Cons: Room was overheated!

Reviewed Jun 2017

review from
10.0

Pros: We loved our stay at the White Swan Inn. From the time that we walked in the front door, the staff was friendly and helpful. We loved having a small refrigerator in the room. We loved the decor and...

Cons: We can't think of anything we'd improve!

Reviewed Jun 2017

review from
10.0

Pros: The premises are wonderfully set up with a combination of early period and 60's decoration and design. Rooms were excellent size, very comfortable and clean. The hospitality was excellent. ...

Cons: Nothing that is worth mentioning.

Reviewed Jun 2017

review from
10.0

Pros: Charming hotel with lovely decorations, anattentive staff, delicious breakfast and happy hour, and good location! Highly recommend and will stay here again!

Cons: Loved everything :)

Reviewed Jun 2017

review from
10.0

Pros: Spacious room, kitchenette. Great lounge areas for guests plus the Wine Reception each evening. Great nibbles to go with the wine. Fresh fruit always available, plus tea and coffee. Liked the ...

Cons: The hot breaksfast dishes could be varied to include eggs cooked differently...

Reviewed Jun 2017

review from
9.6

Pros: Cozy and we loved the wine receptions in the afternoon.

Reviewed Jun 2017

review from
8.8

Pros: I love the boutique feel of The White Swan and the homely feel. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The informal 'Happy Hour' (5pm to 6.30pm) where free wine and snacks are laid on for guests...

Reviewed Jun 2017

review from
10.0

Pros: Everything, breakfast, cookies, wine and canapes in the evening, the character of the hotel, staff working here, excellent Wi-Fi reception

Cons: Nothing

Reviewed May 2017

review from
9.6

Pros: Excellent location - close to both Union Square and the shops, and also great restaurants and cafe's. The staff were very friendly and very helpful when we had questions. The room was fantastic - ...

Cons: Breakfast was a little limited - only one hot dish was on offer each day. Though it was very nicely presented.

Reviewed May 2017

review from
9.0

Pros: Staff was excellent

Cons: Overall was very good

Reviewed Nov 2015

review from
9.0

Pros: Clean, comfortable, and spacious room. The fireplace is a nice touch, the minibar and breakfast were included, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The internet worked much better than at other hotels where we have stayed.

Reviewed Nov 2015

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