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615 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133 (Chinatown)
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SW Hotel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013
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New Athens, Illinois
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

SW Hotel is on the edge of China Town and Northbeach. It was a very nice, clean hotel. The area around it was a little dirty but the hotel itself was not. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They served a small breakfast which did save us some money and it was close to the cable cars/bus route which was... More

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St. Paul, MN
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3 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

My husband and I stayed at the SW Hotel for 3 days for an anniversary trip to S.F. I had read previous reviews that mentioned the amazing location, and they were right. SW Hotel is located right at the edge of the Chinatown and North Beach neighborhoods, both fantastic areas to walk and take in the sights. The staff were... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Great hotel location and staff. Nice and quiet frendly team A few little things not so great like plastic cups in rooms and papper and plastice bowls etc for breakfast. Would be nice ot be able to make hot drinks in your room but this seams to be a USA thing as not to have this in room. Still only... More

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Portland, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This is not your usual hotel decor....I really loved the room! So calm and refreshing. The staff at SW Hotel were always helpful and ready to make our stay great. You can't beat it .....walk out the front door and you can turn right into China Town, or left into Little Italy. What fun! Private basement parking takes the worry... More

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South Wingfield, United Kingdom
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We arrived one morning after a rickety ride over the Pacific, absolutely shattered, wondering if we could get into our room early. No problem. Helpful staff. After a good sleep we explored. This is a great position, just by the City Limits bookshop, and in walking distance of many sights. Would definitely stay again.

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San Diego
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Clean, comfortable, attentive service and the best location in SF. Literally in the center of everything. From the hotel you can walk left and be in the heart of Little Italy, walk right and be in China Town or down Broadway and be at the piers. Also, right above City Lights book store. Parking is a pain during the week... More

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boston
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

The SW is a great base camp for your exploration of San Francisco. It's located at the intersection of Columbus and Broadway, which is at the border of Chinatown to the south and North Beach (great Italian restaurants) to the north. City Lights bookstore and a Beat Museum are nearby, as well as some pretty tacky strip clubs, so this... More

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Minneapolis, MN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

Thanks to other reviews, we knew what to expect and were not disappointed by the SW. The decor was tasteful, the room was clean (a little on the small side but I expect that in the city) and the staff was pleasant. I was really impressed with how nice the SW is for the price in San Fran. And the... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

I liked pretty much everything about my 5 day stay, until it was time to check out. WARNING: You WILL pay an extra fee PER DAY as a hotel "Service Fee" on top of the normal tax and other state charges. This is is NOT listed or mentioned during booking or confirmation. If cost is being considered, please know that... More

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15 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

Rooms are on the small side but well-appointed and very clean. Our Grant Ave facing room on the top floor had a view of the Bay Bridge and the holiday lights of Embarcadero Center high rises. The lobby may look small but there's a much larger sitting room and breakfast area in the back for guests. Continental breakfast included in... More

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Also Known As:
Sw Hotel San Francisco
Address: 615 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
Region: United States > California > San Francisco > Chinatown
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