SW Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.6

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Placed between San Francisco’s Chinatown and North Beach neighborhoods, SW hotel is 2 blocks from the city’s cable car system. A 24-hour reception greets guests of this hotel. Concierge services are also available. The city's North Beach area and the iconic Coit Tower are 10 minutes’ walk from the property. Shopping and dining in Union Square is just 1 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Located in the best-rated area in San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

  • Private parking at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Trevor
United States United States
“Friendly and accommodating staff. Clean rooms. Good location.”
Agni
Canada Canada
“Central location in Chinatown and North Beach (Little Italy) and much within walking distance including great coffee shops. Room was spacious, quiet, clean and comfortable. We were on a layover in SF for the day travelling from Asia and this was...”
Angela
United States United States
“Enjoyed my stay. The hotel reminded me of my stay in Japan”
David
United States United States
“I like this hotel a lot and will probably return in the future.”
Brett
United States United States
“Two things really stood out with the SW Hotel: The staff were amongst the friendliest I have ever seen in a hotel. They genuinely seem to care. Also the cleanliness - the room didn't have a speck of dust, and smelled fresh and clean. Having a...”
Thomas
United States United States
“Good location on the edge of Chinatown/Little Italy. Comfortable room, good beds, clean baths, nice shower. Front desk had friendly, knowledgeable people that help you with any questions. Jen+Wes were great hosts.”
Dawn
United States United States
“I liked being right next to Chinatown and very near Little Italy and was able to visit a few nearby authentic Chinese and Italian shops and restaurants. It was also close to the meeting point of one of the food tours of Little Italy and North...”
King
Canada Canada
“Have stayed here before and came back for the second time this time round. This is a great place to stay very affordable awesome location, and good facilities.”
Ivy
United States United States
“Room was clean and well-supplied. Staff was friendly and helpful. Nothing at all to complain about.”
Katherine
United States United States
“Location could not be better for a weekend in Chinatown The staff was welcoming and helpful Although the hotel is older, it was clean and comfortable”

Hotel area info

House rules

SW Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$35 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests must provide a valid credit card at time of reservation. Cards with expiration date prior to arrival date will not be accepted.

Please note that names on the presented credit card must match the name on the ID/Passport.

Parking is subject to availability, on a first come first serve basis. It is offered at a nightly fee. Parking cannot be reserved or guaranteed and expires at 11:00 am regardless of check-in time. No pro-rated parking and an additional fee will be charged after 11:00 am. Please contact property for details.

Guests must be 21 years old to check in to this hotel.

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.

Please inform SW Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.