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Book NowSan Francisco Map: W San Francisco HotelW San Francisco Hotel Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address
181 Third St
Location Between Mission and Howard Sts, Soma
Transportation Bus: 15, 30, or 45. Streetcar: J, K, L, or M to Montgomery
Phone 877/WHOTELS, 415/777-5300
Fax 415/817-7823
Web site www.whotels.com/sanfrancisco
Room Information 410 units
Prices From $359 double; $1,800-$2,500 suite
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV w/pay movies, CD/DVD player, fax (in some rooms), dataport, high-speed Internet access, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe
Parking Valet parking $40

Frommer's Review

Starwood Hotels & Resorts' 31-story property is as modern and hip as its fashionable clientele. Sophisticated, slick, and stylish, it suits its neighbors, which include the Museum of Modern Art, the Moscone Center, and the Metreon entertainment center. The striking gray granite facade, piped with polished black stone, complements the octagonal three-story glass entrance and lobby. The hip, urban style extends to the guest rooms, which have a residential feel. Each contains a feather bed with a goose-down comforter and pillows, Waterworks linens, an oversize dark-wood desk, an upholstered chaise longue, and louvered blinds that open to (usually) great city views. Each room also contains a compact media wall complete with a Sony CD/DVD player, an extensive CD library, and a 27-inch color TV with optional high-speed Internet service (and an infrared keyboard) at $15 per day. Bathrooms are super-sleek and stocked with Bliss products. Furthering the cool vibe is a bi-level XYZ bar and restaurant, which serves wonderful Californian cuisine within a beautiful modern interior. In 2005, the W welcomed a 5,000-square-foot outpost of NYC's Bliss Spa to the premises. All in all, this is one of the top places to stay in San Francisco, particularly if you enjoy the nightlife scene.

Facilities:
Restaurant; 2 bars; heated atrium pool and Jacuzzi; fitness center; spa; concierge; business center; Wi-Fi in public spaces; secretarial services; 24-hr. room service; same-day laundry service/dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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