White Swan Inn, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel (San Francisco, United States of America)

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Cable car: 2 blocks

The English-style inn is on San Francisco's Nob Hill, 2 blocks from a cable car line, 4 blocks from Union Square and Chinatown, and 1 mile from Moscone Center and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Show more

Wine in the parlor

In addition to a complimentary breakfast buffet with home-made Irish Soda bread, the White Swan Inn hosts a nightly reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres. Tea and coffee are served all day, and fresh-baked cookies each afternoon.

Gas fireplaces

The non-smoking White Swan Inn offers 26 individually decorated guestrooms, all with gas fireplaces. Teddy bears are perched atop two-poster beds. Wet bars are stocked with complimentary beverages. Hide

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Deluxe Queen with Fireplace


		One queen two-poster bed with triple sheeting, six pillows, and teddy bear. City view. 310 square feet. Gas fireplace. Sitting area with sofa. Complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-in LCD TV in armoire. Cable service. Coffeemaker, wet bar, compact refrigerator. Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks. Private bathroom with marble countertop, Lather products, bathrobes, and shower/tub combination or shower only. No air conditioning, but window opens. Non-smoking.

Deluxe King with Fireplace


One king two-poster bed with triple sheeting, six pillows, and teddy bear. City view. 340 square feet. Gas fireplace. Sitting area with sofa. Complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD TV in armoire. Cable service. Coffeemaker, wet bar, compact refrigerator. Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks. Private bathroom with marble countertop, Lather products, bathrobes, and shower/tub combination or shower only. No air conditioning, but window opens. Non-smoking.

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Hotel Policies & Fees

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Pets not allowed
Check-in time starts at
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is
Discover accepted
MasterCard accepted
Visa accepted
American Express accepted
Diners Club accepted

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The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Valet parking fee: USD 32 per day
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Property Amenities

24-hour front desk
Valet parking (surcharge)
Number of floors - 5
Valet parking
Coffee in lobby
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Complimentary breakfast
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator/lift
Fitness facilities
Internet access - wireless
Limo or Town Car service available
Multilingual staff
Total number of rooms - 26
Parking (surcharge)

Porter/bellhop
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
Tour assistance
Umbrella
Computer station
Tours/ticket assistance
Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
One meeting/conference room
Patio
Year Built - 1915
24-hour business center
Meeting facilities size (feet) - 360
Smoke-free property (fines apply)
Number of buildings/towers - 1

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This non-smoking hotel offers 26 spacious, individually decorated guestrooms. All have sitting areas and gas fireplaces. Teddy bears are perched atop two-poster beds. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Wet bars are stocked with complimentary bottled water and soft drinks. Cable TV can be viewed on 32-inch LCD televisions.

Bathrooms offer bathrobes, Lather bath products, and shower/tub combinations or showers only.

Guestrooms in this historic building are not air-conditioned, but windows open to fresh breezes. Decor is traditional, inspired by English country inns.

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Room Amenities

Bathrobes
Individually decorated
Complimentary bottled water
Cable/satellite television channels
Clock radio
Coffee/tea maker
Cribs (infant beds) available
Direct-dial phone
Fireplace
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Internet access (surcharge)
Wireless Internet access

Iron/ironing board
Premium bedding
Refrigerator
Rollaway beds available
Private bathroom
Complimentary toiletries
Voice mail
Wake-up calls
Window opens
Non-smoking only
Cable television service
Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
LCD television

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Dining

A daily complimentary breakfast buffet includes freshly baked bread, hot meat and egg dishes, pastries, cereal, juice, fruit, coffee, and tea.

The inn also hosts a complimentary evening reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres.

The White Swan Inn does not have its own restaurant, but numerous dining options are in the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:

Venticello Ristorante

Postrio

Farallon

Cafe Bastille

Fleur de Lys

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Recreation

A small fitness center is on site.

San Francisco's steep hills provide a healthy walk combined with spectacular views of the city, bridges, and bay. Guests can also take the cable car to Fisherman's Wharf, where a wide waterfront path offers plentiful options: the Ferry Building Marketplace offers gourmet goodies in one direction, while beaches, parks, and Golden Gate Bridge can be explored in the other. Bike rentals are available at Fisherman's Wharf, providing a scenic option for exploring Golden Gate Bridge.

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cliff c from newnan, ga.

5.0

out of 5

“Unique experience”

Quaint hotels with many perks-daily cooked breakfast, water and sodas in frig, wine and snacks nightly,gas fireplace in room.Down Knob Hill on Bush, 10 minute walk from Moscone Center.Bathroom clean, but small (bedroom was large)and street noise significant at times. Overall I rate a very nice experience and would gladly return.

Area recommendations

Walk, walk and walk. North Beach great. Bike across Golden Gate to Sausolito

Dining

The House, Chapeau, Slanted Door, Boulevard,Kokkari,Mission Chinese, Delfina

A Traveller from Kensington, MD

4.0

out of 5

“Second Stay at White Swan -- will return again!”

This was our second stay at the White Swan Inn. Great location and wonderful staff. Will return again on our next stay!

A Traveller

5.0

out of 5

“Very quiet for an old converted apartment building.”

Had a very enjoyable time. The food was good, the service was good & they were very accommodating. Would love to return soon!

A Traveller from Ripon, CA

3.0

out of 5

“A bit too homey”

For all the good reviews and for the price I expected a more updated hotel. There was a "favorite Aunt's house" feel to it. Not to say we don't all adore auntie' but we don't want to pay the high price for her eclectic house.

A Traveller from Auckland, New Zealand

5.0

out of 5

“Very nice hotel”

We stayed at White Swan Inn for 6 nights and were very happy with it,overall the hotel is alittle worn looking but it has character and our room was large and very comfortable,it was a nice touch having homemade cookies in the foyer and they were different everyday and yummy! The staff were helpful and friendly and while the breakfast was basic it was more than adequate. The hotel is a short walk from Union Square though uphill coming back but we didn't find this a problem at all.

Michael B from Hertfordshire, England

4.0

out of 5

“Unique & Comfortable”

Our stay at the White Swan Hotel was very good. The breakfast, which is included in the price, has everything you need and there is tea/coffee available all day. There is a wine and nibbles treat in the early evening, which is included and very much appreciated. Unfortunately, we didn't always make it back in time. The room was decorated like an English country sitting room and very spacious. Unfortunately there wasn't a view, but included a fridge, tea/coffee maker and sink. The room was always kept clean and laundry/towels changed whenever needed. It is an old building so there are creaky floorboards and our bed was quite noisy every time you turned over. The old-fashioned lift is a bonus. All the staff were very helpful and will arrange Alcatraz trips on-line, print off boarding passes and sort out anything else you need help with.

Area recommendations

There is so much to see and do in San Francisco. The best way to get around, apart from walking is to get a Muni pass (1,3 or 7 days). This covers cable cars, trolley buses and ordinary buses and is a very good system. The cable cars are great and the Cable Car Museum (which is free) is well worth a visit. Giardelli Square and the green area in front is great for a coffee/Ice Cream. Yerba Buena Gardens is a lovely area and had free open air concerts while we were there. A must to visit is the Farmer's Market at the Ferry Building (Tues & Sat). Such a wonderful array of goods and lots of free samples to try. If you want a nice meal with a good view try Aliotti's at Fisherman's Wharf - we had lunch and an evening meal there and they were both great.

When to go

We went in mid-September and the weather (according to the locals) was exceptional, but it is supposed to be the sunniest month, along with October.

Getting around

Buy a Muni pass to cover 1, 3 or 7 days - it's good value and covers all cable cars, trolley buses and ordinary buses. We went to Ocean Beach on a bus and it's also a good way to get to Golden Gate Park, which is quite a way from the centre of the City. Otherwise, take good footwear and walk!

Robert D from Washington State

5.0

out of 5

“Good value for downtown location”

We really enjoyed the hotel and its staff. Staff were always friendly and helpful. The wine tasting sessions in the late afternoon, as well as, the breakfasts in the morning were nicely laid out and the sitting room was lovely and inviting. I would recommend using the parking facilities they use. Whenever we needed our car, it was there in a blink...one needs to plan on a little wait so plan ahead. Check-in and out was fast and easy. We certainly loved the friendly staff and would recommend this hotel. Our room faced the street so we had some night-time noise but it was nothing we lost sleep over. Bed was terrific and although older than many hotels, it had its own charm. We loved it!

Getting around

We found that the cable car access from the middle of the runs impossible. Several times we waited for 3 cable cars to come by (all were filled to capacity) before deciding to walk elsewhere. If you want to get on a cable car,, go down to its initial starting point and get on there. You may be able to get on a semi full car on its second stop but after that, its probably going to be filled and you'll wait and wait. The cable cars are highly overrated, crowded and unless you hang on the outside, you won't see very much of the scenery going by.

A Traveller from Minnesota

4.0

out of 5

“nice hotel”

It was very nice to stay in this hotel. The location and service were great! Hot/cold breakfast was included, however if it can start a little bit earlier, that will be even better--we had to leave at 7am, but breakfast won't start until 8am during the weekends. The only complaint we had is too noisy in our room--we were given a room at the first floor and next to the front desk. We can hear all the guests in/out of the hotel, walking up/down the stairs, walking in the room, and even the staff preparing the breakfast below us.

Area recommendations

Golden gate bridge, golden gate park, Muir woods, 17 miles. Fishmen Wharf, and etc.

Getting around

We recommended to rent a bike and bike around all the places--it was wonderful experience to bike over the Golden Gate Bridge, biking to Golden Gate Park, and etc.

gordon from nebraska

4.0

out of 5

“would book it again , liked the old world charm”

liked the hotel and the old world charm , nice and clean place , very nice morining meal , staff was very helpful and outing with all our questions.

Frederic D from Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

5.0

out of 5

“excellent and charming hotel”

This is hotel has his personal "old english" decoration that you won't find anywhere else. It gives a comfy and relaxing feeling. Also the lounge area, where, from 5h30 pm you can have a complimentary glass of wine and cakes or savouries in front of a fire place, you can relaxe as it is very cosy. Appreciated, specially after a long day of sightseeing accross San Francisco. And the staff is very friendly and helpfull.Recommend.

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Nearby Points of Interest

Marines Memorial Theater - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Un-Scripted Theater Company - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
SF Playhouse - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Grace Cathedral - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
San Francisco Magic Parlor - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Alcove Theater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
American Conservatory Theater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Union Square - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Marrakech Magic Theater - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Xanadu Gallery - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cable Car Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Glide Memorial United Methodist Church - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Mary Square - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Old St. Mary's Cathedral - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

Location Highlights

Convention center nearby
Full-service health spa nearby
In city center
In historical district

The preferred airport for White Swan Inn, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel is San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 19.5 km / 12.1 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

San Francisco, CA, United States (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)

Area:

Union Square - Convention Center, California, United States of America: Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fishermans Wharf.

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