White Swan Inn
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About this property
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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Elevator
- Terrace
- Heating
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Susannah
United States
“Very nice and helpful staff. Breakfast was simple but tasty. I must admit my favorite part was my room. It had a gas fire place. Room was well put together and bed was comfortable.” - Sophio
Georgia
“more than a hotel, like home! Very large room, with a separate dressing room, kitchenette, large comfortable bed, fireplace, amazing vintage-style entrance. My little girl loved playing on the living room sofas. Special thanks to our colleague...” - George
United States
“The deluxe king room had a couch bed that was excellent for our grandchild.” - Gloria
United States
“The cutest boutique inn with a great happy hour with wine and snacks such as grapes, crackers and cheese and a well decorated eccentric common area. The room itself was spacious, cute reading nook, cozy armchairs and a fireplace. Carpeted but...” - Temme-bapat
United States
“The White Swan Inn is perfectly located. All sight are in walking distance or reachable by public transport. The staff we interacted with was very friendly and helpful. Francisco who served us in the breakfast room and during the Happy Hour...” - Olena
Ukraine
“It’s one of the pleasures to stay here while being in San Francisco and an attraction by itself to stay in a boutique hotel with British old fashioned flourish interiors with a vibe of old San Francisco and a touch from the world of fashion and...” - Cheryl
United States
“Rooms are very nice. Just wish there was a night table on both side of the bed. Love the remodeled bathrooms.” - Sudie
United States
“We really enjoyed this charming hotel and want to return there next time we are in San Francisco.” - Richard
United States
“The White Swan Inn is a delightful older hotel. A bit like someone's favorite spinster great-aunt, she is showing her age a bit, but in such a way that it only adds to the ambiance. The breakfast/happy hour room is comfy and the breakfast was...” - Lorrie
Spain
“Good breakfast, nice to have homemade oatmeal. Room was spacious and comfortable. Decor was unique and fun. Windows could be opened and shades made the room nice and dark.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.





The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.