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W San Francisco

4.0 of 5
181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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W San Francisco
Ranked #49 of 239 hotels in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 663 Reviews
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  • Room service(37)
  • Union square(31)
  • Very nice(29)
  • Great location(26)
  • Bliss spa(21)
  • Bay bridge(20)
  • Moscone center(18)
  • Modern art(14)
  • XYZ restaurant(11)
  • Market street(10)
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New York City, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

We have some W's in NYC. They are not trendy. This W is very trendy. It was fun, glad we stayed here. Absolutely great location. We were able to walk everywhere. All of the staff is very helpful and our room had a great view of the bay bridge. We really enjoyed the lively bar for a drink before or... More

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South Orange, New Jersey
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This hotel is very trendy and posh, and everything just seemed so "cool." The rooms are really exquisite, and all the touches are just so modern. We enjoyed all the conveniences they had in the rooms - a lounge area, a desk with interesting accessories, iPod dock, etc. The service was also great, and all the people were above-and-beyond helpful,... More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

First and second stay at W. San Fran in transit to Vegas. With W. Samui and Miami as my point of reference W SF is a bit disappointing in a sense that the rooms are small and look somewhat worn. Shower in a bathtub, was something I haven't seen in a long time. For the rest, nothing wrong but not... More

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Burgess Hill, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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We stayed last weekend at the W San Francisco - four nights overall Fri thru Mon. It was our third stay at this W but I regret we were let down this time on a number of counts: Firstly, we arrived on the afternoon of Fri 18th May around 4pm. We were seen immediately by a very polite and amiable... More

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Brad Wulff, Guest Relations Manager at W San Francisco, responded to this review
28 May 2012

Hello James, Thank you for taking the time to provide this review on your recent stay with us. I am so sorry that your stay did not live up to your expectations. The experiences you wrote about are not typical of the level service we hold ourselves to. I would love to discuss your trip in further detail, please feel... More

Los Angeles, CA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This was my first time at the W. Check in was quick. The lobby was modern and jumping at 6:00 when I checked in. They had a DJ in the lobby and it looked like it was a great place for after work drinks. The bar was right in the lobby, and they had lots of servers and bartenders. My... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

An excellent service oriented hotel that provides for every business need and I intend to come back for a personal holiday too. Check in was very efficient and they accommodated my request for a high floor - excellent views of San Fran bay area Breakfast was always quick, great food and friendly service - even catering for tweaks to the... More

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Brad Wulff, Guest Relations Manager at W San Francisco, responded to this review
28 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write this review of your recent stay with us! Seven days is a long time to stay in a hotel, and I am so glad that we were able to provide you with an amazing experience the entire time. I am a big fan of our location in the SOMA area as well.... More

Chicago, Illinois
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

You would not thinking looking at the outside of this hotel that it would be trendy..but it is. If you like that lounge-like club feel for a bar/lobby then this is the hotel for you. The lobby is very upscale, modern and trendy, but you can't even hear yourself think with the loud music. Probably my biggest complaint for this... More

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Brad Wulff, Guest Relations Manager at W San Francisco, responded to this review
28 May 2012

Hello, and thanks for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay with us! Although our Living Room can be a nightlife spot in the city, we do offer a more laidback scene in our UPSTAIRS bar, as well as in TRACE. I am sorry that the elevators caused you any discomfort, we usually get positive feedback on... More

New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

I was in San Francisco this past weekend for my boyfriend's 21st birthday. All I have to say is wonderful things about the W San Fran. We ate at TRACE for breakfast, had drinks at the hotel bar during the night, and stayed on the 22nd floor of the hotel for 2 nights. Every person we encountered from the hotel... More

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Brad Wulff, Guest Relations Manager at W San Francisco, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to write this review! I am so glad you chose to spend your boyfriend’s birthday with us, and thrilled to hear how great everything went! It sounds like you had an amazing time, and I will be sure to pass along the compliments! Looking forward to seeing you for the big 22!... More

Austin, Texas
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Not only did the hotel live up to the fabulous standards of other W Hotels (great service, trendy decor), but the room was also much larger than any other hotel rooms I have had in San Francisco (where rooms tend to be tiny). My only complaint was the high price for parking each night, although that is also typical of... More

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London, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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We stayed for a few days in May 2012, and didn't think the W was particularly special. The lobby is trendy, but most of it is taken up by the bar, so when you walk in with your luggage you feel a little out of place. Personally, I didn't think the location was that great, its too not far from... More

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Address: 181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Price range (per night):* S$357 - 772

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