InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG HotelvsWhite Swan Inn
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco and White Swan Inn are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco ranks slightly higher than White Swan Inn. InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco scores 85 with positive reviews from 13 sources like Rough Guide, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG Hotel Show All Reviews
1 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
From $161/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Once the chic choice of writers and movie stars, this grand, castle-like hotel... is more corporate these days in both clientele and design."
Frommer's
"Nowadays, this grand hotel caters mostly to convention-bound corporate executives, since its prices often require corporate charge accounts." Full review
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Be sure and head up to the Top of the Mark for a twilight cocktail and some of the best views in the city.
Concierge
"Nearly every room has a stunning view and some luxe touches, like Frette linens."
Fodor's
"The circular redbrick drive of this towering Nob Hill architectural landmark leads to an opulent, mirrored, marble-floor lobby which is the gateway to luxurious rooms." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"One of the city's grandest dames, the Mark Hopkins sits regally on top of Nob Hill with dazzling views and the famous 19th-floor Top of the Mark bar." Full review
Star Service
"Situated at California and Mason, and blessed with some of the most spectacular vistas in a city known for postcard panoramas, this has long been one of the city's most famous hotels." Full review
Gayot
"Known simply as "The Mark Hopkins," this nineteen-story hotel has been a San Francisco favorite for decades."
Lonely Planet
"Detractors call it staid, but its timeless Nob Hill elegance is precisely why others (including Michelle Obama) love it." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Rising up from the top of Nob Hill, the elegant InterContinental Mark Hopkins has a deep history in San Francisco." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Grand architecture and old world charm set atop Nob Hill make this one of San Francisco’s most classic luxury hotels." 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