I picked this hotel after doing research on several San Fran hotels, and was very happy with my decision. Stayed here for 4 nights, and overall enjoyed my stay. It's in great location right between Chinatown and North Beach (little Italy) and not too long of a walk to a lot of the touristy stuff (definitely plan on some strenuous... More

We stayed three nights at the SW hotel, because it is an affordable hotel, especially when you consider the excellent location. The rooms are clean but rather small. And we were unlucky to have rooms 337 & 338 right next to some noisy Chinese restaurants that only close after 1 o clock at night. The hotel building itself has no... More

I stayed at SW Hotel and found the hotel is pretty nice, except for the fact that reception is often unmanned (which is intolerable). I nearly waited for 20 mins to get my check in done because of unmanned reception area! Not a very good initial impression. However, room is clean and well appointed with decent size. Location of this... More

Lodging in San Francisco can be quite expensive and this hotel represents a more affordable choice. It is conveniently located in Chinatown, one street away from the beautiful cafes and restaurants of Newport. The room was very small, but that wasn't a problem… in the end, who goes to San Francisco to stay locked up in a room? Very clean.... More

I was looking for a reasonably priced hotel for the tail end of my combined conference and holiday trip to California; on the second weekend of August rooms were hard to come by, but a SF booking service directed me to this hotel on Broadway near Columbus. Friendly staff, clean and well-appointed room with a comfortable queen bed. Free wifi... More

We enjoyed our stay at SW hotel. Great location for us right in the middle of Chinatown and walking distance to great restaurants, city centre and Fisherman Wharf. The room was very clean and decor of the room was tasteful. Wifi was great, very fast. Only negative was the $28 per day parking and no coffee making facilities in the... More

Let me start by saying that I gave the location a 5 for one reason only: I came to SF to eat and play in North Beach! This hotel is perfect for you if you are looking for the same and don't plan on spending much time in your tiny room. There is a parking garage below (an annoying $27)... More

My wife and I visited San Francisco in late-July and stayed at the SW Hotel. It was located in a great neighborhood at the edge of Chinatown and Northbeach. The staff were friendly and efficient. The rooms were super-clean with all the amenities of a three star property (cable tv, comfy queen bed, free wifi that worked, and in-suite bathroom).... More

On a recent Friday night when hotels in San Francisco appeared to be almost fully booked, SW Hotel came to my attention. Upon checking out a room, I thought it was just fine and checked in for the night. Yes, the rooms are small and yes, the decor may be a tad dated for those who are picky about such... More