White Swan Inn

This darling little hotel far exceeds our expectations every time we stay here. The rooms are decorated so nicely and having a working fireplace is so romantic. We can not say enough wonderful things about The White Swan. The beds and pillows are very nice and the wine and nibbles...

This darling little hotel far exceeds our expectations every time we stay here. The rooms are decorated so nicely and having a working fireplace is so romantic. We can not say enough wonderful things about The White Swan. The beds and pillows are very nice and the wine and nibbles in the evening was a wonderful touch.

Good spot for exploring San Francisco. Close to Union Square and Nob Hill and thankfully far enough away from the Tenderloin. It felt like a safe area and was quiet as it was set back from things. Was probably quite quirky when it was done but is now a bit...

Good spot for exploring San Francisco. Close to Union Square and Nob Hill and thankfully far enough away from the Tenderloin. It felt like a safe area and was quiet as it was set back from things. Was probably quite quirky when it was done but is now a bit shabby. However, the room was large and clean.

Thanks again to the amazing TripAdvisor fans who review places. You helped us discover the White Swan Inn. What a wonderful boutique hotel! It is gorgeous, comfortable, and very well-located. Spending time in SF to see family and this feels like a cozy home. Lovely, relaxing breakfasts and wine and...

Thanks again to the amazing TripAdvisor fans who review places. You helped us discover the White Swan Inn. What a wonderful boutique hotel! It is gorgeous, comfortable, and very well-located. Spending time in SF to see family and this feels like a cozy home. Lovely, relaxing breakfasts and wine and cheese hour. Highly recommended!

The White Swan Inn was a wonderful place to stay. We loved the continental breakfast and the evening wine in such delightfully decorated rooms. The staff was exceptionally polite and kind. We would definitely stay here again. The location was very convenient

We stayed at the White Swan on two occasions in October 2024 . On each visit we were welcomed and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms are big and spacious and with opening windows you can get real air! It’s well located with plenty of restaurants nearby and great recommendations...

We stayed at the White Swan on two occasions in October 2024 . On each visit we were welcomed and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms are big and spacious and with opening windows you can get real air! It’s well located with plenty of restaurants nearby and great recommendations from the hotel! The free wine and nibble happy hour each night is a great way to relax and chat with other guests

The staff were very welcoming and helpful. This is a bed and breakfast style hotel. The breakfast was not elaborate, but was quite sufficient to start our day. It’s an old building with charm and a very convenient location close to Chinatown and the cable cars. We took a taxi...

The staff were very welcoming and helpful. This is a bed and breakfast style hotel. The breakfast was not elaborate, but was quite sufficient to start our day. It’s an old building with charm and a very convenient location close to Chinatown and the cable cars. We took a taxi to the wharf area. Hotel staff called for the taxi and it was there within a few minutes. We participated in the late afternoon complimentary wine event. We had fun and enjoyed speaking with the staff. Our room was in the front of the hotel, and there was a bit of noise from the street early in the mornings. But the room was very comfortable with plenty of space. There is an old-style elevator that we did use to transport our luggage, but the stairs were convenient for daily use. Old, quaint, but fairly recently remodeled - it definitely added to our experience of visiting San Francisco.

This was a nice boutique style inn, similar to a b & b. The rooms were very nice and spacious with a fireplace. A continental style breakfast was very good and the afternoon wine and cheese offerings were excellent. The central location was good but the San Francisco hills were...

This was a nice boutique style inn, similar to a b & b. The rooms were very nice and spacious with a fireplace. A continental style breakfast was very good and the afternoon wine and cheese offerings were excellent. The central location was good but the San Francisco hills were everywhere around it, making it challenging for the not so young to navigate around.

My wife enjoys staying in quirky hotels. She found the White Swan Inn and as it seemed to push all her buttons, we booked a weekend stay. When I use the term "quirky", I mean it in its most eccentric and idiosyncratic meaning.If you're used to standard hotels, you might...

My wife enjoys staying in quirky hotels. She found the White Swan Inn and as it seemed to push all her buttons, we booked a weekend stay. When I use the term "quirky", I mean it in its most eccentric and idiosyncratic meaning.If you're used to standard hotels, you might find the White Swan Inn to be unusual. We enjoy finding the unconventional. Upon arrival, the front desk staff was helpful. We ended up in a read room, probably quieter than one facing the street, but it's a major city, there is going to be street noise. The room was spacious and clean with a fridge and coffee maker in the room. We took advantage of the evening wine and cheese. Breakfast was great as well. We found it interesting that most of the guests were European. Not sure why, I just though it peculiar. We stayed on a weekend when most of the Bay Area was around 100 degrees, but San Francisco is always cooler and we had no need for air conditioning, so that is not a worry. Valet parking is expensive, but probably no higher than any other downtown hotel. There are many diners and hotels in the neighborhood, including Del Popolo, the Neopolitan pizza restaurant next door.

Amazing place great location and best staff. This Hotel is more like home than a hotel with the exceptional service provided and the true warmness and care of the staff member.

We asked for a quiet room, inside, on the top floor. The room was very comfortable and all staff, front office, housekeeping, and breakfast room support were all excellent. The inn is in a safe location in San Francisco with easy access to public transportation, close proximity to Chinatown, Nobb...

We asked for a quiet room, inside, on the top floor. The room was very comfortable and all staff, front office, housekeeping, and breakfast room support were all excellent. The inn is in a safe location in San Francisco with easy access to public transportation, close proximity to Chinatown, Nobb Hill, and numerous attractions. Good restaurants within walking distance.

Wonderful hotel in downtown San Francisco. Loved how quirky the room was. It was big and spacious and the bed was very comfy. There was even a working fire in the room which was a nice surprise. There is complimentary wine and cheese in the evening which was a nice...

Wonderful hotel in downtown San Francisco. Loved how quirky the room was. It was big and spacious and the bed was very comfy. There was even a working fire in the room which was a nice surprise. There is complimentary wine and cheese in the evening which was a nice touch. We had a great stay here and would definitely recommend it.

It is as advertised -- a bit quirky but comfortable, somewhat European in age and feel, a responsive staff, and decent location on lower Nob (depending, of course, on what you want to see or do). We arrived from SFO well before check in but they accommodated us without an...

It is as advertised -- a bit quirky but comfortable, somewhat European in age and feel, a responsive staff, and decent location on lower Nob (depending, of course, on what you want to see or do). We arrived from SFO well before check in but they accommodated us without an extra fee. That was nice! Room was a junior suite with gas fireplace, both a bathroom and a walk-in vanity/closet area with sink. Dated but clean, nothing in look remotely smacking of, say, a chain hotel. Comfortable bed and we slept pretty well ( 2 nights). Only hiccup, as others have mentioned, is the restaurant located immediately below and the sounds of diners and related noise wafting up (even with windows closed) from about 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. We only heard the first part because we were out every night and the noise had abated by the time we came back. Cable car stop not too far. Union Square, for what it's worth, a few blocks in one direction, the top of Nob a couple in the other. We walked easily through Chinatown and to the North Beach area and even up to Coit Tower and back. We did not take advantage of the evening wine tasting. The breakfast was adequate for us -- we don't need a big varied hot breakfast -- but pretty humdrum. But how can you complain -- it's complimentary. Other guests we encountered were a varied lot of seniors and couples and young adult travelers, and English is not the only language you will hear. All in all, we had a good stay and would recommend the White Swan for travelers who want a typical kind of old style SF experience. Oh....and I do have to say because of all the recent stories about SF crime, etc., that the location felt perfectly secure and we encountered zero urban hassle of any kind wherever we went.

Had a great stay at the White Swan Inn. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean and comfortable. The fireplace was great, as the weather was a bit cold in San Francisco given we were there in winter. Every day the staff replenished our fridge...

Had a great stay at the White Swan Inn. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean and comfortable. The fireplace was great, as the weather was a bit cold in San Francisco given we were there in winter. Every day the staff replenished our fridge with complimentary water and soft drinks. Breakfast was great and included bread, pastries, yogurt, fruit and cereal. The hotel is conveniently located with lots of public transport options available and walking distance from Union Square and Chinatown.

This is a real gem. The hotel rooms are spacious (more like suites) . It’s decorated in the 1950s style with an old style elevator. The only problem with it is we loved it so much, we had a hard time leaving it to go sight seeing , and we...

This is a real gem. The hotel rooms are spacious (more like suites) . It’s decorated in the 1950s style with an old style elevator. The only problem with it is we loved it so much, we had a hard time leaving it to go sight seeing , and we could not wait to get back there at the end of the day