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W San Francisco
4 stars

W San Francisco

181 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
San Francisco, CA
See location+1 415 777 5300
From
$165
Cheapest

rate per night

8.5
Very good
based on 841 reviews
841 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
King room
Double room
Standard room

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Overview

The W Hotel is a premier hotel in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Rooms feature a modern yet minimalist approach inspired by the culture and diversity of the city. Rooms feature linen sheets and goose down duvets, flat-screen televisions for in-room entertainment, and luxury bath amenities. In addition, there are pet-friendly guest rooms, making a trip with the dog simple. With beautiful views of the city of San Francisco, it's easy to bask in relaxation at the W Hotel.

A fitness center is available and features a full selection of strength training equipment, elliptical, and treadmills. For those who wish to stay in, room service is available and offers a relaxing way to spend the evening. There are several onsite amenities that will make every guest's stay simple, including a full-service business center.

During their stay at the W Hotel, guests can enjoy TRACE Restaurant, a trendy restaurant with a romantic, yet elegant and social setting. It serves dishes made with locally sourced ingredients and has a menu of local wines and liquors. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrées are created to showcase the flavors of the region. After dinner, gather at the Living Room Bar for a social atmosphere and handcrafted cocktails.

Explore the city of San Francisco for plenty of boutique shopping. Take in the Golden Gate Bridge or tour Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Park for garden scapes and live performances. Afterward, head to Fisherman's Wharf, take a stroll through souvenir shops and sample world famous Clam Chowder. When the day is over, end the night in comfort at The W Hotel.

8.5
Very good rating
Based on 841 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for W San Francisco

Thu 5/29
Fri 5/30
Superior room
1 king bed
1 king bed
Double room
bed type unknown
2 double beds
2 double beds
Deluxe room
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Classic room
bed type unknown
Standard room
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Premier room
1 king bed
King room
1 king bed
1 king bed
bed type unknown
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at W San Francisco

  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Adapted bath
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Streaming service
  • TV
  • Smartphone dock

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Pants press
  • Tumble dryer

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Private parking

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Outdoor

  • Garden

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of W San Francisco

8.5
Very good
841 verified ratings
Wonderful
361
Very good
140
Good
150
Okay
54
Fair
59
Mediocre
29
Poor
48

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and comfortable beds, particularly noting the modern decor and friendly staff. However, many reviews highlighted issues with service, cleanliness, and room size, with some guests expressing disappointment over the lack of attention to detail and high valet charges.
AI-Generated from customer reviews
Location9 out of 10
Bed Comfort8 out of 10
Room Size3 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
Atmosphere2.5 out of 10
Service2 out of 10
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8.0
Very good
Gus, Jul 2024
The Good The hotel was beautiful! The location was great, right next door to Moscone. The food at Trace was great. The staff was always helpful with a smile. The king room was nicely decorated and good accommodations. The shower was beautiful. I loved the rain-showerhead. The room had a good layout. We had a great view facing the Giants stadium. The Bad The bar was expensive. I was surprised they ...
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8.5
Very good
Chevy K, Apr 2018
Pros (+) The rooms and staff are great! Food was good and within reason. It was great location in the city and easy to get to places of interests.
Cons (-) The hip club scene is in the damn lobby. Not on a roof or an area where you can avoid. Don't get me wrong, I love having a hip place with a party, but put it so I don't have to walk through it or hear it as I return back from my day. Too bad it's designed that way.
8.5
Very good
Anonymous, Mar 2018
Pros (+) Location is great, right next to MoMA and couple of blocks away from Market Street. Great fitness center. Bed was extremely comfortable. 40% off was a great deal.
Cons (-) Room was bit small. There was an uncleaned coffee cup (and remained uncleaned throughout my stay), a towel in the sink, and no bottled water when I checked in.
5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Sep 2017
Cons (-) Some of the rooms are horrible. I got one of these horrible rooms.
2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Cons (-) Very poor service. A fraudulent charge from the restaurant was added to my room charge. When I brought this to the attention of the staff, they became very accusatory and combative. Very, very disappointing!
9.1
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2015
Pros (+) I loved the staff! They were nice and very friendly! I also liked how we were able to communicate through texting and they replied very quickly.
Cons (-) I asked for more conditioner for our stay, but we didn't get any extra. I also didn't like how there wasn't room for water or food in our fridge, but overall I loved this place! Definitely booking a room at the W in the future!
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Sep 2015
Pros (+) Great location. The staff were very very friendly. The ambience was hip. The room, although had no view was very well decorated and filled to the brim with mini bar treats. The price, although not cheap, was probably one of the better in the areas for a clean non-scary establishment. I would stay here again!
Cons (-) $63 for parking!!! Youch! That's probably standard in the city. Your $300 a night room just went up to almost $400.
8.5
Very good
Anonymous, Sep 2015
Pros (+) Great centrally located property. Rooms were very zen, beds super comfy and lots of cool little details that made the stay pleasant.
Cons (-) Staff was hit or miss. I get that they want to create a chic vibe but a smile wouldn't kill anyone. Did get the requested high floor room with some semblance of a view.... granted our flight arrived at 5pm on a holiday weekend makes sense why they couldn't accommodate that request.
3.1
Poor
Ankita.tripathi, Aug 2015
Pros (+) The view
Cons (-) Carpet was very dirty, stained, there was not enough space in the room and pictures online were deceiving. The air conditioning was not working including the fan, the room felt warm even when the air conditioning showed a lower temperature. Very Noisy. Staff was not helpful when asked to move to a bigger room.
9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2015
Pros (+) Liked the decor and comfort of the room
Cons (-) Phones are not answered in time

Location

181 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

What's nearby

  • Museum of Modern Art74 yd
  • Moscone Center226 yd
  • Union Square0.4 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid0.7 mi
  • San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge0.7 mi
  • Downtown San Francisco0.7 mi
  • Embarcadero0.7 mi
  • Oracle Park0.8 mi
  • Ferry Building0.8 mi
  • Civic Center Plaza1.1 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall1.1 mi
  • Lombard Street1.5 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about W San Francisco

Low season

November

High season

April

Average price (weeknight)

$536

Average price (weekend night)

$296
Cheapest month to stay with an average 51% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 233% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at W San Francisco

  • If you’re after a cheap room at W San Francisco, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and October.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at W San Francisco, plan to stay on a Friday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at W San Francisco was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $225, while the most expensive was $726.
  • How long should you stay at W San Francisco? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at W San Francisco

  • Where is W San Francisco located?

    W San Francisco is located at 181 3rd Street in SoMa, 0.7 miles from the center of San Francisco. Museum of Modern Art is the closest landmark to W San Francisco.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at W San Francisco?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at W San Francisco.

  • How far is W San Francisco from the airport?

    W San Francisco is 11.4 miles from Oakland. W San Francisco is 12 miles from San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such great W San Francisco hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at W San Francisco in San Francisco and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at W San Francisco and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for W San Francisco.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.0

Distance to city center

0.7 mi

Nearest Airport

Oakland

Distance to airport

11.1 mi