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Forbes "Best Bed & Breakfast in San Francisco for 2024" Located 5 minutes’ walk from San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square, this bed & breakfast-style property offers uniquely decorated guest rooms, each furnished with a gas fireplace. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Guest rooms at White Swan Inn include a stocked mini-refrigerator, a flat-screen HDTV and guest robes. A coffee machine is also offered in each guest room. Guests at the White Swan Inn can start each day with a breakfast and enjoy wine and snacks delivered to their room in the evening. Guests can visit the Lion & Bell Library at the property where they can relax and browse book titles. Book loans are complimentary at White Swan Inn. Grace Cathedral is 5 minutes’ walk from White Swan Inn. Chinatown is 10 minutes’ walk away. The Powell Street Cable Car stop is 12 minutes’ walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

Private parking available


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for San Francisco

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    United States United States
    The White Swan Inn is a delightful older hotel. A bit like someone's favorite spinster great-aunt, she is showing her age a bit, but in such a way that it only adds to the ambiance. The breakfast/happy hour room is comfy and the breakfast was...
  • Lorrie
    Spain Spain
    Good breakfast, nice to have homemade oatmeal. Room was spacious and comfortable. Decor was unique and fun. Windows could be opened and shades made the room nice and dark.
  • Junie
    United States United States
    Welcoming cosy downstairs lobby has 2 fireplaces, decaf and tasty fullcaf coffee, nice tea selection, wine hour at 5, so restorative after big city day. Cosy vibe a nice change from the cool, soul-less, minimalist airport look so popular...
  • Heather
    United States United States
    Very quaint and charming. Location is awesome! We had a HUGE room.
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    Tracey
    United States United States
    We really enjoyed the hotel’s fun and funky vibe. The happy hour and breakfast setup were a charming addition.
  • Andrea
    United States United States
    Cute, cozy room, great breakfast, super friendly staff. The location is great.
  • Robert
    United States United States
    The rustic room, the wine bar, and the friendly and knowledgeable staff were top notch!
  • Mark
    United States United States
    Very attractive, quiet, and comfortable common area for relaxing. Good continental breakfast in morning—above average pastries. Very nice wine and cheese service in evening. Friendly staff. Secure. Small so not a lot of noise or foot traffic.
  • Cliff
    United States United States
    This was a great value in the middle of San Francisco. Usually places are either really expensive or really run down. The White Swan was cozy, clean, personal, and a great value. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
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    Chris
    United States United States
    When we arrived in our room it was dark and we fumbled to find and turn on the lamp. The second lamp didn’t work. I wish there were more horizontal places to put our stuff in the bedroom and the bathroom. Every morning when getting ready, I put...

Hotel area info

Amenities of White Swan Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $74 per day.

  • Valet parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
White Swan Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about White Swan Inn