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W San Francisco

4.0 of 5
181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 (South Beach)
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W San Francisco
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Narberth, Pennsylvania
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Staying here for a conference at the Moscone Center, which is right across the street. Can't beat the location for convenience. Very cool lobby bar. Extremely helpful staff. I chose this hotel because I always stay at a W Hotel in NYC. Compared to the New York W hotels, the rooms in the W SF are quite spacious. I have... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I stayed there for a conference at the Moscone which is a convenient 1 block away. I was very pleased with my experience. The room was nice and cozy, the bar downstairs serves very good food and drinks. The bar seems to be popular with the local business crowd as well as there is always plenty of people. The staff... More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Cool corner suite is perfect size. Staff are attentive and have great knowledge, particularly the main concierge! The hotel has great views and is accessible to the main street. Recommended for those who want pampering and convenience.

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New York City, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The lobby is quite a scene! Like most W hotels, they are in fabulous locations but very small rooms. I went with a group of girlfriends, we had a wonderful time exploring the city and we found the concierge to be a big help. I would ask for a room closer to the elevator as it can become quite a... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Good location and friendly front desk staff. The service in the lounge was slow but it has a good vib so we didn;t mind. Our last morning of a four night stay we were woken by a knock on the door at 6:45am by a staff member asking if we ordered shampoo... we then heard her continue down the hall... More

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Melbourne
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19 reviews 19 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Thin walls, a shower rose that wouldn't run without the the bath tap running at the same time and hydraulic noise from the elevator. Doesn't sound like a W does it? But that about sums up the downsides of the W San Francisco. On the upside, comfortable beds, bliss bath products and good size rooms.

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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The W in San Fra was great!! I went there the week of my birthday for a work trip and seriously couldn't stop blushing because I think the entire staff signed me a Bday card and well wished me everytime I walked by. The rooms were amazing. Great views, comf beds, just so much space (which felt rare). The hotel... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I stayed here with a friend last year when I was in San Francisco. He had booked the wrong dates so we were missing a night. I called SPG who are always fantastic and they got me into a corner Wonderful Suite that same day. Wonderful it was. Location is excellent. Right in the heart of things in San Francisco.... More

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Seattle, Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Eric Horen made my stay so special! I travel a lot and have never received this kind of special treatment for a casual comment I made while checking in. Eric was so friendly and nice when he was helping check me into the hotel. We were chatting about what I was in town for and I told him I was... More

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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We were here for a wedding after-party / reception and overnight stay in a suite. We had a cabana in the hotel club/bar and ordered plenty of food for our friends and guests. The food was very tasty and our server kept it coming! The W itself is sparkling clean and just beautiful. Our suite had a nice view of... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Room service(41)
  • Union square(35)
  • Very nice(32)
  • Great location(28)
  • Bay bridge(27)
  • Moscone center(18)
  • Bliss spa(13)
  • Modern art(13)
  • Market street(9)
  • XYZ restaurant(8)

Additional Information about W San Francisco

Address: 181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco > South Beach
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Onsen Hotels in San Francisco
#20 Luxury Hotels in San Francisco
#26 Business Hotels in San Francisco
#37 Romantic Hotels in San Francisco
#58 Family Hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: £££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
In the heart of the SoMa district, and neighbors with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, W San Francisco faces the beautiful Yerba Buena gardens and is a short walk to Union Square's shops. ... more   less 
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