White Swan Inn

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

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About this property

Forbes "Best Bed & Breakfast in San Francisco for 2024" Located 5 minutes’ walk from San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square, this bed & breakfast-style property offers uniquely decorated guest rooms, each furnished with a gas fireplace. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Guest rooms at White Swan Inn include a stocked mini-refrigerator, a flat-screen HDTV and guest robes. A coffee machine is also offered in each guest room. Guests at the White Swan Inn can start each day with a breakfast and enjoy wine and snacks delivered to their room in the evening. Guests can visit the Lion & Bell Library at the property where they can relax and browse book titles. Book loans are complimentary at White Swan Inn. Grace Cathedral is 5 minutes’ walk from White Swan Inn. Chinatown is 10 minutes’ walk away. The Powell Street Cable Car stop is 12 minutes’ walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

  • Located in the heart of San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Private parking available

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kim
United States United States
“We had such a wonderful stay! Our room was spacious, but cozy, the staff was friendly & helpful, and the location was perfect! The breakfast & wine hour are a nice touch & we met several other guests from all over the world. We'll definitely return.”
Tamas
Hungary Hungary
“Excellent breakfast and a wonderful happy hour brunch served in the downstairs dining room. All servers and front desk were extremely kind and attentive, going above and beyond to care for their customers. Cool and quirky design with a lot of...”
Susannah
United States United States
“Very nice and helpful staff. Breakfast was simple but tasty. I must admit my favorite part was my room. It had a gas fire place. Room was well put together and bed was comfortable.”
Sophio
Georgia Georgia
“more than a hotel, like home! Very large room, with a separate dressing room, kitchenette, large comfortable bed, fireplace, amazing vintage-style entrance. My little girl loved playing on the living room sofas. Special thanks to our colleague...”
George
United States United States
“The deluxe king room had a couch bed that was excellent for our grandchild.”
Gloria
United States United States
“The cutest boutique inn with a great happy hour with wine and snacks such as grapes, crackers and cheese and a well decorated eccentric common area. The room itself was spacious, cute reading nook, cozy armchairs and a fireplace. Carpeted but...”
Temme-bapat
United States United States
“The White Swan Inn is perfectly located. All sight are in walking distance or reachable by public transport. The staff we interacted with was very friendly and helpful. Francisco who served us in the breakfast room and during the Happy Hour...”
Olena
Ukraine Ukraine
“It’s one of the pleasures to stay here while being in San Francisco and an attraction by itself to stay in a boutique hotel with British old fashioned flourish interiors with a vibe of old San Francisco and a touch from the world of fashion and...”
Cheryl
United States United States
“Rooms are very nice. Just wish there was a night table on both side of the bed. Love the remodeled bathrooms.”
Sudie
United States United States
“We really enjoyed this charming hotel and want to return there next time we are in San Francisco.”

Hotel area info

Amenities of White Swan Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

White Swan Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.