White Swan Inn

Hotel · Lower Nob Hill

White Swan Inn

Hotel · Lower Nob Hill

845 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Highlights

B&B with floral decor & fireplaces, plus free Wi-Fi, gourmet breakfast, cookies & a wine social. Set in the affluent Nob Hill neighborhood, this English-style B&B is a 5-minute walk from the Chinatown Dragon's Gate, and a 2-minute walk from the closest Powell Street cable-car stop. En suite rooms with floral wallpaper and classic furniture offer free Wi-Fi, plus fireplaces, flat-screen TVs and stocked minifridges. Upgraded rooms add walk-in closets, and 2-room suites feature canopy beds and pull-out sofas. Free amenities include a gourmet American breakfast buffet every morning, fresh-baked cookies in the afternoon, and wine and hors d’oeuvres served fireside in the sitting room each night. There’s also a garden courtyard and a lending library.

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"Why did this hotel catch your attention? What's the vibe? A four-story Victorian with ornate window detailing, striped awnings, and a gleaming white marble façade, the White Swan Inn cuts a fine figure in Lower Nob Hill. Step through the front doors into the lobby, and you’ll enter a cornucopia of colors and textures. What's the backstory? The 26-room boutique hotel was devised as a celebration of all things British, and has a playful country manor-meets-The Clash vibe. The design was collaboration between designer Regina Perez Montemayor, art expert Julie Coyle, and Andrew Alford (behind the Graduate Hotels). Alford’s personal mission—to “fight a war against beige” could be the credo for this visually stunning property, where pop art hangs atop floral wallpaper, and the overstuffed chairs come in an explosion of patterns. Tell us all about the accommodations. Any tips on what to book? This is a 1914 building, and the rooms feel aptly old-school, with picture railings, crystal doorknobs, and fire escapes. Every room has its own working fireplace (controllable via a switch next to the bed!), along with a sitting area and a selection of hardcover books. The bathrooms were renovated last year, and each one features either a walk-in shower or a deep soaking tub. Is there a charge for Wi-Fi? WiFi is complimentary. Drinking and dining—what are we looking at? In true B&B style, the inn will provide morning breakfast and evening wine, all you have to do is ask. (Naturally, the scones are stand-out, and there are a dozen tea options!) For dinner, the White Swan has partnered with Del Popolo—the red-hot eatery next door, known for their wood-fired pizzas—to provide room service. And the service? Scavenger hunt enthusiasts, rejoice! Upon request, the front desk will give you a White Swan Treasure Hunt: a city map marked with locations to find and photograph. (Some spots are well-known, others hidden treasures.) Snap enough photos, and you can win a prize. What type of travelers will you find here? The White Swan is popular for celebrations—birthdays, engagements, and honeymoons. Is there anything you'd change? Nope. Any other hotel features worth noting? Don’t miss the inn’s public spaces, downstairs. The massive parlor is the heart of the place: the lush living room you always wished you had. Outside, a beautiful courtyard beckons those looking for a quiet place to read, lounge, or dine al fresco. Bottom line: Worth it? Why? Most definitely! It’s a lovely, relaxing spot, conveniently located just a short walk from both Union Square and Nob Hill." - Megan McCrea

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Celeste Ramos-Salado

Google

Loved our experience!!! The staff was very kind - from the gal who checked us in to the male wine server to the evening gal. We loved the wine cocktail hour at 5pm and then the breakfast in the morning. So worth the money. Our room had a cute fireplace in it (Number 55), free water drinks (very generous) and very spacious. We will come back!!

Kathy T

Google

The White Swan Inn is the most adorable bed and breakfast! It's decor is a European theme, and very cozy. Our room we chose (King fireplace room) was just so relaxing after a long day of exploring the fun of San Francisco, but the additional soaking tub was divine. A delicious breakfast is included, as well as a friendly gathering of guests for wine&cheese hour in late afternoon. The location is absolutely perfect -close to everything!

Niko Besnier

Google

Really nice little hotel, pleasant staff, spacious rooms (a bit frayed but it adds to the quirky charm), contemporary bathrooms, reasonably priced. Complimentary breakfast and wine and cheese in the afternoon. Still and sparkling water in the fridge. This is a hotel that is well taken care of. One minus: the coffee is not good. Overall, highly recommended.

Adam Nelson

Google

We stayed here for 6 nights last week. We loved the location, the service, the room decor, and the wine time downstairs. My only real complaint is that there is no A/C and I sweat every night even with the windows open. And if you get a street side room, it can be loud at night.

Nikolina Cosic

Google

Sorry, but I have to give an honest review since I see many good ones, but we were both quite shocked with the condition of this hotel for the price we paid. I will however start with the positive things: Location is great, Hotel staff was really nice and breakfast was good. Not so much options but for the American standard pretty good. We got also water bottles in the room for free. However, the Hotel in general and elevator were both pretty old and used, elevator was very hard to open so we used only stairs the 2 days we stayed in this hotel. Room.. so the room was smelling really, but really bad (old) that I almost couldn’t sleep from the smell.. it was clean though, but hotel is ready to be renovated since long. Walls are pretty thin so we heard everything from the outside+ neighbor rooms where people were constantly walking at 11-12 pm and im early morning as well. Parking was pretty hard to find there (and way too expensive) so we found one public garage for 40$/day, but hotel is offering 69$/day valet parking which was way too expensive for us. At the end as we were leaving, we couldn’t even leave a car shortly in front to load our stuff (probably as we didn’t park with the hotel). Sorry but our experience was not that great like for others and there is still room for improvement. Thanks though for welcoming us in San Francisco.

David Wolfson

Google

Room was better than expected, large, clean room with nice amenities like comfy robes and a frig, and my wife loved the wine and nibbles service in the afternoon. Staff was great. Liked the neighborhood, and it was close to the cable car stop and fairly convenient to walk to nearby stores--if you don't mind the hill coming back.

Katie Chan

Google

We had a great stay at the White Swan ! Very convenient walkable location near transit (though up the hill from the BART station, FYI) close to good restaurants and bars. The staff were super helpful and friendly, and the stay included continental breakfast and wine hour, which was a bonus! The bed was pretty comfy, and the space was well maintained and stylish with a lot of retro touches that seem very SF. My only issue was that with the age of the hotel and the amount of carpeting/upholstery my allergies to dust were triggered (this was probably exacerbated by seasonal allergies). Otherwise would highly recommend staying here, and would probably stay again, in a different season!

Stephanie Courtney

Google

The best hotel I've stayed at. The room was huge with a fireplace, dressing room, and full bathroom. The rates were the lowest across the city. The staff were exceptional. The room for breakfast was so lovely and the pastries and coffee were excellent. This is a significant find. Book with them now.