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Fairmont San FranciscovsWhite Swan Inn
Both Fairmont San Francisco and White Swan Inn are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Fairmont San Francisco ranks significantly higher than White Swan Inn. Fairmont San Francisco ranks #5 in San Francisco with positive reviews from 20 publications like DK Eyewitness, Concierge and goop.
Fairmont San Francisco
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Michelin Guide
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950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
From $285/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The most famous of Nob Hill’s landmark hotels... fantastic views from the rooms."
Michelin Guide "This queen of the city retains a traditional charm."
Concierge "Rooms... in the original building have high ceilings and a rich sense of place, but not all have views; rooms in the vintage-1961 tower have jaw-dropping vistas yet feel more generic."
Fodor's "Amenities and special services (including... a newly crafted Intersect Media Lounge complete with multiplayer Guitar Hero and Wii Golf) keep loyal guests coming back." Full review
Insight Guides "You are greeted by a warm welcome, and an elegant atmosphere extends throughout, except perhaps at the tropical-themed Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar."
Oyster Luxury
"The Fairmont combines the history, cachet, and decor of a turn-of-the-20th-century grand old dame with the amenities, technology, and corporate-dominated clientele of a large chain property." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Famous for its gorgeous lobby and opulent public rooms, the Fairmont is the grandest of all the grand hotels at the top of Nob Hill."
Star Service "This remains the most commercial of the once elite Nob Hill hotels, but it is also the most impressive." Full review
Zagat4.3
""If you like being spoiled", this "legendary" "San Francisco classic" atop Nob Hill thrills, from the lobby's "amazing old-time elegance", to the "superior" staff that makes you "feel like royalty"."
Time Out "High atop Nob Hill, the Fairmont is the grand dame of San Francisco hotels, listed on the National Register of Historic Places." Full review
White Swan Inn Rough Guide
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845 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
From $144/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Rough Guide "A delightful B&B-style inn... particularly popular with Brits looking for a taste of home."
Frommer's "From the moment you're buzzed into this well-secured inn, you'll know you're not in a generic bed-and-breakfast." Full review
Fodor's "A cozy library with a crackling fireplace is the heart of this inviting English-style B&B." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A small, country-style establishment, the White Swan has rooms with bright floral prints and comfortable beds."
Time Out "Essentially, California's version of an English B&B, and how you just reacted to that sentence will be pretty much how you react to the inn itself." Full review
Star Service "Thanks to its unbending B&B aesthetic, it continues to lure a repeat clientele despite its limited facilities. " Full review
Gayot "This intimate hotel boasts a traditional English country look with modern conveniences."
Zagat3.8
""Plenty of character" graces this "delightful", "quaint" Nob Hill boutique B&B – from the "old-fashioned Otis lift" to the "comfortable" rooms featuring "cozy" fireplaces."
Oyster Mid-Range
"The 26-room, mid-range White Swan Inn in San Francisco’s Nob Hill district offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere, with rooms featuring fireplaces and ample sitting areas." Full review
Jetsetter "Flamboyant Nob Hill sleep for Anglophiles, with just 26 rooms and a daily wine hour." Full review
