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W San Francisco

4.0 of 5
181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 (South Beach)
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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New York City, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The lobby is quite a scene! Like most W hotels, they are in fabulous locations but very small rooms. I went with a group of girlfriends, we had a wonderful time exploring the city and we found the concierge to be a big help. I would ask for a room closer to the elevator as it can become quite a... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Good location and friendly front desk staff. The service in the lounge was slow but it has a good vib so we didn;t mind. Our last morning of a four night stay we were woken by a knock on the door at 6:45am by a staff member asking if we ordered shampoo... we then heard her continue down the hall... More

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Melbourne
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Thin walls, a shower rose that wouldn't run without the the bath tap running at the same time and hydraulic noise from the elevator. Doesn't sound like a W does it? But that about sums up the downsides of the W San Francisco. On the upside, comfortable beds, bliss bath products and good size rooms.

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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The W in San Fra was great!! I went there the week of my birthday for a work trip and seriously couldn't stop blushing because I think the entire staff signed me a Bday card and well wished me everytime I walked by. The rooms were amazing. Great views, comf beds, just so much space (which felt rare). The hotel... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I stayed here with a friend last year when I was in San Francisco. He had booked the wrong dates so we were missing a night. I called SPG who are always fantastic and they got me into a corner Wonderful Suite that same day. Wonderful it was. Location is excellent. Right in the heart of things in San Francisco.... More

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Seattle, Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Eric Horen made my stay so special! I travel a lot and have never received this kind of special treatment for a casual comment I made while checking in. Eric was so friendly and nice when he was helping check me into the hotel. We were chatting about what I was in town for and I told him I was... More

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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We were here for a wedding after-party / reception and overnight stay in a suite. We had a cabana in the hotel club/bar and ordered plenty of food for our friends and guests. The food was very tasty and our server kept it coming! The W itself is sparkling clean and just beautiful. Our suite had a nice view of... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I choose to spend 5 days at the W because I knew what I would get: the utmost attentive service, excellent spa services at Bliss, plush rooms and beds and a wonderful sense of luxury wrapped into a boutique-like feel. They did not disappoint! In fact one of the days was my birthday and upon coming back to my room... More

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Farnborough, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I spent a fortnight at the W whilst on a business trip, and found it ideally situated (close to Moscone, Market, Howard, etc). It is a very stylish hotel and I could not fault the comfort of my room. The bar was usually lively... actually often a little too lively, with live DJs and a busy crowd! However, while I... More

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hong kong
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19 reviews 19 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

if i had to choose a hotel, W would never be on my list given the previous experiences which i've shared here ... however, this W property has really surprised me with their service (thanks damian of trace for his attentiveness)... on top of that: 1/ the suite we stayed is excellent in terms of space, natural lights (great views)... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Room service(41)
  • Union square(35)
  • Very nice(32)
  • Great location(28)
  • Bay bridge(27)
  • Moscone center(18)
  • Bliss spa(13)
  • Modern art(13)
  • Market street(9)
  • XYZ restaurant(8)

Additional Information about W San Francisco

Address: 181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone Number:
Region: United States > California > San Francisco > South Beach
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Onsen Hotels in San Francisco
#20 Luxury Hotels in San Francisco
#26 Business Hotels in San Francisco
#37 Romantic Hotels in San Francisco
#58 Family Hotels in San Francisco
Price range (per night): $277 - $623
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
In the heart of the SoMa district, and neighbors with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, W San Francisco faces the beautiful Yerba Buena gardens and is a short walk to Union Square's shops. ... more   less 
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