About SW Hotel
SW Hotel is ideally located between Chinatown and Little Italy, and walking distance to major San Francisco sights as well as the trendy North Beach neighborhood. Guests receive free Wi-Fi and daily breakfast.
With elements of classic elegance and Asian influence, the rooms feature a pleasant layout. All rooms have cable TV, a desk, hair dryer and iron with board. King-sized rooms feature a refrigerator, while suites also have a wet bar with granite countertops.
SW Hotel provides 24-hour reception, concierge, and a computer station. In the morning, coffee and tea is offered in the lobby.
While there are no dining facilities onsite, plenty exist near the hotel. Visit Yee’s Restaurant for Chinese cuisine or Columbus for Italian fare.
The hotel is a 20-minute walk to Union Square, Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39. Colt Tower and the Transamerica Pyramid are just steps from the hotel.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Centrally Located
SW has a great location, in the center of downtown San Francisco and walking distance to all the major sights. Great dining options are just steps away from the hotel in both Chinatown and Little Italy. Union Square, a 20 minute walk, offers plenty of shopping opportunities. In addition, the cable car stop is just two blocks away.
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Pleasant Accomodations
Guests were pleased with the size of the rooms and bathrooms, considering that this is an older hotel. Furthermore, the rooms were described as clean and comfortable. Management keeps the property well-maintained.
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Staff of SW
The staff at SW is nice and friendly. Concierge service is always happy to arrange tours and give recommendations for places to visit. Guests noticed that the front desk is always available, no matter the hour, and eager to help.
Negative Reviews
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Blah Breakfast
The complimentary breakfast wasn't all that impressive. Guests said it was too plain and served a very limited selection in paper and plastic dishes. In addition, items offered weren't replaced fast enough when they ran out.
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City Street Noise
Rooms facing the street may find the street noise a bit too much to sleep with. A few guests also mentioned hearing their neighbors quite well. The rooms facing the inner yard don't have the issue of traffic noise, however, they lack a decent view. Bring earplugs as a precaution, if you're a light sleeper.
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Parking Space
The parking garage is on the smaller side, and a few guests said it was hard to find a spot or park comfortably. Most guests have had no complaints though.