W San Francisco

San Francisco, USA

Mixx
Upstairs Bar
Wonderful Room
Rotunda Globe Chandelier
TRACE Restaurant
Living Room Bar
TRACE Restaurant
Naturally Cool Room
Cool Corner Room
Fantastic Suite
Extreme Wow Suite
Extreme Wow Suite
Bliss Spa
Mixx
Upstairs Bar
Wonderful Room
Rotunda Globe Chandelier
TRACE Restaurant
Living Room Bar
TRACE Restaurant
Naturally Cool Room
Cool Corner Room
Fantastic Suite
Extreme Wow Suite
Extreme Wow Suite
Bliss Spa

The hotel

Something slightly different, and decidedly special, everything at this smart urban sanctuary has been designed to indulge. There’s the decadent Whatever/Whenever® Concierge service. There are the excitingly named guestrooms – from ‘Wonderful’ to ‘Extreme Wow’ – with their trademark touches including a Munchie Box and vibrant window banquettes. And there are the playful dining and drinking spaces, including The Living Room, an uber-stylish hangout packed with geometric shapes, colour-changing lighting, and cocktails, with DJs some nights and board games others. There’s the upscale Californian cuisine of TRACE on site, with organic ingredients that can be ‘traced’ back to the local fishermen, farmers and producers; but, as you’d expect from a district that has its own acronym, there are also plenty of trendy eateries in the surrounding SoMa area.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Valet parking
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In the relaxed but trendy SoMa (South of Market) district, the hotel is just round the corner from Yerba Buena Gardens, by SFMOMA (the Museum of Modern Art), 5 blocks from Union Square, around a mile from Chinatown and Lombard Street, and 2 miles from Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39. Transfer time from San Francisco International airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

404 rooms and suites. All with 32” flatscreen plasma TV with movies on demand, CD/DVD player, iPod docking station, WiFi available*, telephone, Munchie Box, mini-bar*, coffee maker (on request), safety deposit box, Signature bed, pillow menu, Whatever/Whenever® service* (for iPod® Shuffles and CD/DVD library), hairdryer, iron and board and bathrobes.

TRACE (upscale Californian menu, locally sourced produce). The Living Room (bar, cocktails, light bites from TRACE, board games, DJs Wednesday-Saturday). Upstairs (bar, American menu). 24-hour room service*. FIT® gym (with personal trainers*). Whatever/Whenever® Concierge service*. W Hotels – The Store. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. WiFi available*. Valet parking $56 a night plus tax (payable locally, subject to change).

*Denotes local charge

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (955)
  • Very good (806)
  • Average (370)
  • Poor (154)
  • Terrible (96)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Buzzing public areas, but quiet room

Apr 17, 2019 mrsirin Washington

The public spaces (and that includes the elevators) are full of pumped-in, energetic music to create the vibe that is part of the W brand, but my upper story room was quiet. Housekeeping had missed some hairs in the shower, and I was charged for a $5 bottle of water that I intentionally kept my distance from, but the hotel removed that charge… Read more
The public spaces (and that includes the elevators) are full of pumped-in, energetic music to create the vibe that is part of the W brand, but my upper story room was quiet. Housekeeping had missed some hairs in the shower, and I was charged for a $5 bottle of water that I intentionally kept my distance from, but the hotel removed that charge when I challenged it. I also got at least four emails with different invoices, and had to speak to the manager to get an explanation of what my charges actually were. The coffee in the restaurant could be improved; in the meantime, get your coffee in some of the excellent cafes in the surrounding streets. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating SPECTACULAR VIEWS AND KILLER CUSTOMER SERVICE

Apr 16, 2019 Brittany F

From the moment I walked into this modern, charismatic hotel I instantly knew I made the right decision to stay here. Upon check in, I was greeted by Nico. To say he was polite, caring and genuine is an understatement. He went above and beyond to make sure our stay was the absolute best it could be. Every single hotel needs a Nico working for… Read more
From the moment I walked into this modern, charismatic hotel I instantly knew I made the right decision to stay here. Upon check in, I was greeted by Nico. To say he was polite, caring and genuine is an understatement. He went above and beyond to make sure our stay was the absolute best it could be. Every single hotel needs a Nico working for them, clearly they did something right by having him as a manager. Our suite was absolutely phenomenal and took our breath away and had everything we could of wanted and more. From the amenities to the decor to the location everything is perfect. Do yourself a favor and book at the W in SF on 3rd! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Stay away!!!

Apr 12, 2019 John D Los Angeles, California

I am a platinum ambassador SPG/Marriott member and just spent the past two nights at the W San Francisco. First of all, the work being done at the hotel is ridiculously loud. Good luck trying to sleep past 9am. Second and most outrageous, they apparently need to periodically shut off the water to certain rooms. Notwithstanding that fact they… Read more
I am a platinum ambassador SPG/Marriott member and just spent the past two nights at the W San Francisco. First of all, the work being done at the hotel is ridiculously loud. Good luck trying to sleep past 9am. Second and most outrageous, they apparently need to periodically shut off the water to certain rooms. Notwithstanding that fact they continue to BOOK THOSE ROOMS! Really unbelievable. When I called to complain they told me to shower at the gym. Ultimately they had me move to another room to shower but it is absolutely ridiculous that they would book rooms where the shower/toilet/sink is planned not to work during the stay. I have never experienced such a thing. I will never step foot in this hotel again and I recommend that you follow suit!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Under renovation

Apr 3, 2019 robertpS8916AP Melbourne, Australia

This hotel, while nice enough from a room and service perspective - and in a good location for the Moscone Centre - is under renovation and that means a ridiculous amount of unrelenting noise from 9am-5pm. They don’t tell you about it beforehand and still charge full price so be careful when you’re booking because you won’t be able to do any work… Read more
This hotel, while nice enough from a room and service perspective - and in a good location for the Moscone Centre - is under renovation and that means a ridiculous amount of unrelenting noise from 9am-5pm. They don’t tell you about it beforehand and still charge full price so be careful when you’re booking because you won’t be able to do any work in the room during the day, nor be able to sleep past 9am if that’s what you want. Management response was really poor when calling the Whenever Wherever line - basically it’s happening, too bad and also said there’s no better or worse room for the noise which sounds correct given the sheer amount of noise. Before staying call and check this renovation is over, or make sure you’re out of before 9, or simply stay at a close by hotel instead of here - the St Regis is just around the corner. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great restaurant for breakfast/ I really mean it

Mar 29, 2019 stetsoninc Mamaroneck, New York

So I travel almost every week, and end up eating a lot of loosey food at times. However I had the best granola and vanilla yogourt breakfast ever. The best granola you have ever had and wonderful fresh fruit. To top it off wonderful service from Damian who I had met a few months ago and remember him from my last breakfast there. Enjoy!