Hotel Zephyr San FranciscovsWhite Swan Inn
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, White Swan Inn is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Zephyr. White Swan Inn ranks #44 in San Francisco with positive reviews from 11 publications such as Rough Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
250 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
From $170/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Star Service
"Situated between Powell and Mason streets, this modest midrange property is the only hotel besides the Argonaut with direct access to the promenade." Full review
Zagat
3.8
""Right at the Wharf", this "convenient", "welcoming" Radisson outpost features "well-appointed" "modern" rooms with "great" beds, free WiFi and "excellent" Bay views."
Gayot
"Launched in June 2015, the Hotel Zephyr put a brand new spin on the former Radisson Hotel at Fisherman’s Wharf."
Star Service
"Situated between Powell and Mason streets, this once modest midrange property has moved up a notch in the ranks with the latest round of renovations." Full review
Jetsetter
"Whimsical nautically themed hotel at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, with a playful spirit, a game room, and an outdoor terrace." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"In a handy location by Fisherman's Wharf, this zany hotel is artful yet unpretentious." Full review
Fodor's
"Directly facing Alcatraz, this former Radisson occupies a city block at Fisherman's Wharf and boasts vast, unobstructed views of the bay and an edgy, yet playful tribute to shipyards." Full review
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Avoid sticker shock at their parking rates ($55) and leave the car at home.
Lonely Planet
"Rooms are fresh and spiffy, with up-to-date amenities, including smart TVs that link with your devices. Best rooms face the water." Full review
White Swan Inn Show All Reviews
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."
Zagat
3.8
""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