InterContinental San FranciscovsWhite Swan Inn
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, InterContinental San Francisco ranks marginally higher than White Swan Inn. InterContinental San Francisco comes in at 82 with approval from 10 reviewers like Gayot, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
InterContinental San Francisco Show All Reviews
888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
From $121/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Owners of the iconic Mark Hopkins on Nob Hill, InterContinental opened this sleek, blue 32-storey skyscraper hotel in 2008, and it’s certainly caused quite a local stir. Its 500-plus..."
Michelin Guide
"For the city's latest and greatest, just look up to catch a glimpse of the glittering lnter Continental."
Fodor's
"Spectacularly light, expansive, thoughtfully laid-out guest rooms, which have all the ultramodern conveniences." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The modern, 550-room InterContinental's luxury-level service, high-tech guest rooms, lap pool, well-reviewed spa, and Michelin-star restaurant make it one of the best values in San Francisco." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated in SoMa, the InterContinental San Francisco hotel is housed in a 32-story blue glass tower just down the street from Moscone Center." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This architectural wonder opened to much fanfare in San Francisco. It boasts an elegant, modern interior with luxurious guest rooms."
Star Service
"Perfectly located for conventioneers, it is adjacent to Moscone Center and just a few blocks from the city's best shopping areas, as well as its peer, the edgier Hotel W San Francisco.." Full review
Gayot
"The property is LEED Gold Certified under the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC), and it offers Zipcar Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles for guests to get around town."
Zagat
4.5
"This "pristine" "modern" tower in SoMa "still has that new hotel smell" and reeks of "business luxury" as well, with "gorgeous" public spaces, "elegant", "spacious" rooms."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This statuesque, luxury hotel feels like a cosy urban retreat despite its stately size." 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