White Swan InnvsJW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square is preferred by most professionals compared to White Swan Inn. JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square is ranked #37 in San Francisco with approval from 10 publications like Oyster, Jetsetter and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square Show All Reviews
500 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
From $143/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Its rooms are a tech-lover’s dream – each is equipped with a 42-inch LCD TV with a plug-in panel, Bose sound system, ergonomic office chair, and wireless internet."
Fodor's
"The hotel features a state-of-the-art fitness room and technologically savvy meeting rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The public areas are glamorous, and the bedrooms refined and elegant. Business travelers will find the staff extremely helpful."
Time Out
"Rebranded in 2006, the former Pan Pacific hotel is far enough from Union Square that guests can avoid the crush, but close enough that the shops are mere steps away." Full review
Star Service
"At the corner of Mason Street, one block west of Union Square, and six blocks shy of the Bank America Center and the Financial District, this...is in an excellent location for business and pleasure." Full review
Gayot
"Despite its size (21 stories and 329 rooms in all), the JW Marriott San Francisco has a decidedly intimate atmosphere amid the bustle of Union Square."
Zagat
4.5
""Far above par", this Downtown "luxury" chain outpost "delights", from the bright "soaring" lobby to the "comfortable" quarters."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square is a colorful and urbane hotel just steps from San Francisco’s bustling Union Square, the Financial District and the Embarcadero." Full review
Jetsetter
"A casual, tranquil vibe above the hubbub of downtown (an impressive feat in a 337-room hotel), and a staff quick to anticipate your every need." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The hotel tends to attract a strong following of business travelers, but the great bathrooms and amenities, as well as proximity to Union Square, would appeal to travelers of all stripes." Full review