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White Swan InnvsThe Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square is the choice of most writers compared to White Swan Inn. The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square scores 83 with approval from 14 publications such as Star Service, Time Out and Zagat.
White Swan Inn
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Oyster
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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
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square Rough Guide Frommer's Fodor's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Gayot
BlackBook Zagat
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335 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
From $163/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "This landmark hotel boasts an extravagant lobby, four restaurants and lounges, a fitness centre and spa."
Frommer's "At the turn of the 20th century, Charles T. Crocker and a few of his wealthy buddies decided that San Francisco needed a world-class hotel, and up went the St. Francis." Full review
Fodor's "Hollywood fan or not, everyone can appreciate the panache of this grand dame property." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Westin St. Francis offers four restaurants, the St. Francis Renewal & Westin Workout facility, and event space, and is close to the Financial District." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The best rooms have views of Union Square and the Michael Minna restaurant is one of the city’s best."
Gayot "One of San Francisco's most famous grand old hotels, this property is a destination unto itself."
BlackBook "Spectacular view that makes you feel like you own the city. Staff that makes you feel like you own them."
Zagat4.2
"“You can’t beat the location” of this Union Square “landmark”, an “elegant” 1,000-plus room property that mixes “old-fashioned charm with modern amenities.”"
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Though Westin beds set the industry standard for comfort, service is decidedly business-class, not first." Full review
Not For Tourists "In addition to being an elegant and charming remnant of San Francisco life circa 1904, there’s also some freaky glass elevators attached to the outside of the hotel. The cool thing is..."
