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White Swan Inn

White Swan Inn
White Swan Inn – San Francisco, CA
White Swan Inn – San Francisco, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About White Swan Inn

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.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1220 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Love this unique spot, centrally located and relaxing to return to at the end of the day. This was my second stay, for three days this time, and I would return again. Beds are comfy, rooms are like mini suites, the fireplace adds coziness, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast is great. The decor is fun -- not sure how all these prints and colors can be combined but it totally works.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Fireplace in my room - perfect!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved the vibe of this hotel and the cozy, comfy room. Conveniently located and reasonably priced. Would stay again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very comfortable and cozy. Staff is friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast and afternoon wine + nibbles. The elevator is a little difficult to operate.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room is spacious and clean ,convenient to travel ,4 blocks from union sqaure where you can find Bigbus or other city sight seeing buses,breakfast was same everyday

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

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  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    There were an empty candy looking box in the hotel that wasn’t picked up. Parking is not free, it cost $78 per night plus tax.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We arrived about 45 minutes after the check-in time of 3 PM. It took about half an hour to get checked in as there were four parties needing to be checked in and only one staff member to help guests, and he seemed a bit overwhelmed. That said, he was friendly and made recommendations for places for us to go while in the city. I did find it odd that by the time he was ready to assign a room to us he had to check to see that the room was ready, even though it was after 4 PM by this point, more than an hour past the hotel’s check-in time. We finally got checked in and up to our room and I went to close all the blinds on the windows and there were underwear hanging from one of the window latches. I called down to guest services informing them of the underwear, but it was quite a bit of time before anyone came up to retrieve them from our room. Given the underwear on the window, a cosmetic cap on the bathroom floor, as well as a sticky TV remote, I didn’t have much faith that the room was thoroughly cleaned. I’m not really sure how this hotel has such a great rating, but I would not stay here again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great place to stay in SF! We will be back!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Central location, helpful and quick to act staff and very interesting selection of antique books in the hotel room and lounge!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great central location. Clean rooms with plenty of space. Great staff

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The staff was very friendly, check in was smooth and quick. The valet parking was quick and responsive. The included breakfast is a plus, though quite basic. The location is excellent, I felt like everywhere is within the walking distance. We enjoyed our stay here. It's a fairly old building, so you might hear some noise when people moving in the corridor. I'm a light sleeper, so a tiny inconvenience.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The staff were so friendly. The breakfast was a simple kind. Fireplace worked. But the tv never worked

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Interesting old school and fire place in eatch room gives cousy atmoshere Sitting area is awsome Maybe lacking breakfast

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    What a cute hotel! Loved the location, walked everywhere. Vintage and comfy. Staff great and extended continental breakfast WAY MORE than expected! We will stay here again! It was quiet and convenient. Extra bonus to have a fireplace even!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    White swan inn is a nice surprise near Chinatown.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    As soon as we arrived, Cody was a great asset to our stay. He gave us such helpful information as to where to eat, how to get around, and even where to park for a better deal. He really enhanced our stay. The room was large and very nicely decorated. We enjoyed the wine and nibbles the first evening and breakfast both mornings. The inn was quiet and had great amenities, such as microwave, refrigerator, robes, and even a box fan that really helped to circulate air. I'm very pleased with our stay and would definitely recommend this to any one staying in the area.

Frequently asked questions about White Swan Inn

Does White Swan Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, White Swan Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does White Swan Inn offer parking?
Yes, White Swan Inn offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does White Swan Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. White Swan Inn features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does White Swan Inn have a fitness center?
Yes, White Swan Inn features an on-site fitness center for guests.
Where is White Swan Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
White Swan Inn is located at 845 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near White Swan Inn
  • Transamerica Pyramid 0.6 mi
  • Moscone Center 0.7 mi
  • Charter of the United Nations 0.9 mi
  • Mrs. Doubtfire 1.4 mi
  • University of California, San Francisco 3.2 mi
  • Internet Archive 3.3 mi
  • Golden Gate Bridge 4.2 mi

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