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White Swan Inn, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

3.5 of 5
845 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
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White Swan Inn, a Joie de Vivre Hotel
Ranked #9 of 239 hotels in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 448 Reviews
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Menlo Park, CA
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
194 helpful votes 194 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Located a short walk from Union Square we stayed one night of Memorial weekend. We booked direct and they upgraded our room from a queen to a king. We were on the fourth floor right over the street. Yes, there was traffic noise, but it was pretty quiet by midnight. The have a wine hour that we missed, but we... More

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massachusetts
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This inn has the same amenities as the Petite Auberge, but I forgot to mention the delicious breakfast served at both places. Freshly cooked egg dishes, fresh fruit, fresh breads and pastries, home cooked oatmeal and meats -- what more could you want before setting out for sightseeing in beautiful San Francisco? More

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Burnaby, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Close to welcome Cable cars, essential public transport and charming eateries, the White Swan Inn proved a safe, secure, first-class choice for our week-long stay in San Francisco. Our room was large, comfortable, tastefully-decorated and featured a corner fireplace that proved cosy on more than one cool night. Staff were friendly, informative, prompt and attentive. Breakfasts were home-made, hearty and... More

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Stuart, Florida, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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This hotel is a great find and a bargain. Located just a couple of blocks from Union Square, but away from the bustle of downtown SF. It is in an older building with a quaint old elevator. However, the rooms are very comfortable and spacious. Ours even had a fireplace with a gas log! The staff is friendly and very... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

Thank you for a lovely friendly stay in San Francisco. The room was great...really comfortable. It was a little dark but we can't complain as we never asked for an extra light! The readily available tea and coffee was very welcome after our mammoth walking ips round the city. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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Fantastic location, extremely helpful staff, excellent rooms, great complimentary drinks every afternoon, excellent breakfast made for a wonderful stay More

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Prince George, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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We recently stayed at the White Swan, and had a lovely stay. The hotel is close to Union square and Powell street, but just removed far enough from the noise and the bustle of the area. Also convenient walk to trolleys, buses, BART, and cable cars and the travel info center at Market and Powell. Our room was quiet at... More

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Haddonfield, New Jersey
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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We had the most wonderful stay in August, 2010! (I meant to write this earlier...It was not an option to select below so I wanted to note it.) Traveling with my husband and 2 daughters (ages 10 and 81/2 at the time) we shared a king room with a pull out sofa bed. The room was clean, large and very... More

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Florence
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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We've been there for 5 nights in November. The hotel is ideally located a few steps from Union Square, it's not so big but beautifully renewed in an old English style. Breakfast is "cooked" and served in a room downstairs, where you can find tea, chocolate, fruits and cakes in the afternoon too. The room we had was big enough,... More

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Perth
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Good value hotel and bed was comfortable. Staff at front desk were very helpful and friendly. location to union square is great, only a short 10 min walk. Be aware that there is no air conditioning in this hotel so if you happen to be there during a hot spell it may not be too comfortable. We opened the windows... More

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Address: 845 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Price range (per night):* RM684 - 1,140

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