San Francisco, CA.

W San Francisco

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The W Hotel San Francisco, in San Francisco, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury W Hotels. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". Guests found the service "friendly". What travelers said they loved: "the location", "the staff", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Hip Hotels) and seasoned travelers, who rate it 4-and-one-half stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jardiniere , Masa's , and Ritz-Carlton Terrace . Also nearby: North Beach , San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park , and Bulo Women . Other local places to consider are Hotel Monaco San Francisco and Prescott Hotel.

Expert Reviews of W San Francisco

Gayot

With this property, the W hotel brings its sophisticated, chic style to the SoMa district. Given the dA©cor, it's fitting that this property is located adjacent to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art....
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User Reviews of W San Francisco

Yelp.com Review - by lauren v.

1.0 of 5 stars. you get one star for straight up lying to my friend Angel and saying you can't swim after 9 pm. Liar liar pants on fire.Because I, and about 15 other people have done swim ragers eternals at 3-6 in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sigh. Why can't I rate anything 3.5 stars? The W Hotel is okay, I suppose, but gets a tad dull when you spend 45 consecutive nights there. The biggest problem I have is that the rooms are minuscule,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sabrina R.

3.0 of 5 stars. If your looking for style and class, this is the Bar to hit on a Saturday night...Drinks were great and the atmosphere was very chill.....Loved watching the odd mix of people standing in line for XYZ...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Fahzybear f.

1.0 of 5 stars. Friggin bartendar took the liberty of adding extra tip onto my bill!!!! especially when it was already 13 friggin bucks for a martini!!! WUT THE HELL?!?!?!?! i am never coming back here again.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha I.

3.0 of 5 stars. Comment on the club Hip bars and classy ambience-CheckGroovy Arabic music- CheckSuave crowd- CheckAmple space on the dancefloor-NOPEMultilevels-CheckDo I wanna go back? Lets see. Merci!
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

3.0 of 5 stars. The bar at the W hotel on 3rd and Howard is a great drink spot if you're attending a conference at the Moscone Center. It's hip, business-minded and well located for conference participants. For the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Barney B.

3.0 of 5 stars. W's used to be a magnet for the gays and the trendstahs. slick rooms, modern design, stylin' staff, tunes to groove to when you walk in.maybe it just 'caught on' with others - or a new ad campaign is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by paulty V.

1.0 of 5 stars. Let's just say that I won't be staying here again in the near future.C'est tout.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Seb J.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places in the city. I've stayed here and loved it. I've hung out here in the lobby and do love it. I've had cocktails here and I love it. I've dined at XYZ and I love that too. So...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Spa is no big deal.

I tried a couple of their Bliss Spa products and found just average results. Spa is no big deal compared to usual high standards San Franciscans expec
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sammy s.

1.0 of 5 stars. okay its a beautiful place dont get me wrong...i like the lounge area...and before this last friday thats the only part ive been tobut friday night a friend told me there was a dj that was gonna spin...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was able to stay here inexpensively through an overbooking an error at another hotel I'd gotten a Priceline deal at. As someone who has spent a lot of time traveling, I'm pretty fussy about hotels....
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by F K.

5.0 of 5 stars. (for the bar)white branches french martinis = 5 stars
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. FOR THE BAR: When you have a sassy cocktail waitress that is able to cater to 40 drunk girls at a bachelorette party, as well as the people from the local cataract convention without breaking a sweat,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cardboard K.

3.0 of 5 stars. The W Hotel itself= 2 starsThe W Hotel bar = 5 starsI have a long, interesting history with this hotel. I've stayed at this location many times over the years, I've eaten quite a few meals at XYZ,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't complain- a corner fabulous room, it's RIGHT next to the SF MOMA and across the street from Yerba Buena Gardens..the bar has great drinks, the XYZ restaurant has decent breakfasts- I recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Margaret O.

2.0 of 5 stars. Note: I'm not reviewing the rooms or the stay, because I didn't; I was just in a single room for about 4 hours while having a party with friends, and only one person was staying. Briefly, the room...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by hasham Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. The bar on the 1st floor is pretty popular so it is always busy and noisy down stairs though i must say it is great for people watching. hehe the rooms have contemporary decor but are crammed. My room...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Out of all the W hotels I have stayed at, I put this one at the bottom of the list (San Diego is a close 2nd). Small, kinda gross. I feel like it it needs a little revamping. Great location....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Young cowd in general. Cheerful staff. Very busy,pricey, 15 floor suite carpet was dirty next to the bed,stocks of shampoos toiletries was generously provided, robes, water pressure not that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very modern and hip but not to an uncomfortable extent. They hosted a slammin' party. We had a great time! Great location. Parking is expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa T.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place to stay in SF! I love the atmosphere of the entire place - very modern, rooms are very clean, and if I could take the plantation shutters home and put them up in my condo, I totally...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by lena k.

3.0 of 5 stars. As a fan of most W hotels that i've seen (Westwood/NYC), i expected the same from the SF location. Maybe it was a bad time to arrive (11PM check-in on a Fri night) or maybe it was because there was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Clay A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am a local so I've never stayed here, but I have found myself here many nights after work grabbing a late night burger and cocktail. Great burger, great staff, great ambiance and great drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yalda M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love W Hotels! Always clean, always hip, and always modern, this place fits the needs of one and all. The staff is kind, courteous and helpful, and the rooms are what I want my future townhome to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Don W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love boutique hotels - their emphasis usually being on service, atmosphere and value, rather than simply being a rent-a-bunkhouse. The W fits into this category while providing a more upscale...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vince D.

4.0 of 5 stars. W expectations met of this W hotel. Great location, service, etc. XYZ for dinner was NOT worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by helen f.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their bar is nice, and they don't hassle you... good for big group
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rochelle N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I didn't stay here because I'm local, but I attended an art and wine event here. The hotel itself is modern and has a vibrant, clean energy that I love (even if it is a little hoity-toity). The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am big starwood fan. So natrually, the W hotel is probably the best hotels to stay if u are a member. You really cant go wrong with the W. Nice and hip with the single best reason to stay is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by LeAnne R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I considered truncating a review from the letter I wrote to the General Manager, in regards to my stay at the W on Inaugural Day(Hey, he asked for feedback on my stay-don't ask if you don't wanna...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is beautiful! The decor is so refreshing and wonderful. It is a bit pricey but so worth it. The first time I stayed here years ago I just remember feeling so spoiled - didn't think I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alicia K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Look no further...this is where to stay in San Francisco! If your business is failing in the customer service department I propose an abstract training regime consisting of dinner, drinks, and an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca R.

5.0 of 5 stars. The lobby and bar are so chic I can only imagine what a suite must look like. I love the vibe and the bartender makes pretty good drings. Love the lychee martini.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Catie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoyed staying at this hotel. The bed was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. I stayed in a corner room and there was tons of space throughout except for the entrance way. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheyla L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just love the W hotel San Francisco. The service was excellent! The rooms are a good size with modern decor, and really comfortable beds .. I will definitely stay at the W again...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by DeAnna S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The ambiance was amazing and the room had all the amenitites I could hope for. Very comfortable bed and love the lighting and music pumped throughout. Cocktails at XYZ was great as well, would stay...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Annalynn C.

4.0 of 5 stars. For my birthday last year, my friend booked me a room at the W as my present. They did it so right... I had a bottle of bubbly in my room, along with a fruit and cheese plate when I checked in....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just came back from staying a night here and it was a great experience. The people were super nice, this place is pretty modern without going overboard. They have valet and a quick room service. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivian H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I spent New Years Eve in a room on the 17th floor of this hotel, facing the Bay Bridge, with a perfect view of the fireworks.I love how this hotel is decorated -- very modern, and somewhat cultural....
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is probably my favorite hotels in SF and I haven't even stayed here. I have been there twice, both friends I knew who were staying there. The artwork is amazing.. all the elevators have this 3d...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I booked a room at the W Hotel for my 23rd birthday and had a lovely experience. The room was spacious, had a nice view of the city with a cozy window seat (yep, just like in that first pic). The room...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've stayed at a number of W hotels... I like them, the standard non-suite/corner rooms are painfully small, fabulously decorated and generally overpriced pending any internet specials. San Fran is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The W Hotel Bar - Always a dependable place to go anytime year around! I find myself here, mostly for some work event and during the weekday, this place is almost always packed with a very precise...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fishbits X.

2.0 of 5 stars. Been inside the hotel... whatever.But the experiences I have were summed up who what where wherever whenever... whatever whatever when who what....wot?that was seriously odd. Never heard so many...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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W San Francisco, poor management by Janet G. at InsiderPages

I love the location and the ambience but have nothing but trouble everytime I have stayed at this property. On one occasion I was attacked by something in the bed, either fleas or bed bugs & the management was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok... Whoever did the interior design of this place must have been on acid. Seriously. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the decor, but wow. There's 3d images in the elevator that are beautiful (the elevator...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Event the sheets smell good! Let's just say I woke up with the hair of the dog on me and The W was the prefect cure. The decor is so-so. I do like the modern lines but could do without the creepy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

3.0 of 5 stars. This was an alright experience nothing to special. The rooms were a little small for what I paid. Also the bed was gross. Had to change rooms because of that.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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Great stay by sam g. at InsiderPages

The W, in spite of its hipster attitude, remains one of my favorite hotels. I've stayed at quite a few of these hotels, and they seem to be immune to the wear and tear sported by even some of the top chains....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Great stay by sam g. at InsiderPages

The W, in spite of its hipster attitude, remains one of my favorite hotels. I've stayed at quite a few of these hotels, and they seem to be immune to the wear and tear sported by even some of the top chains....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I entered the world of the W for the first time last weekend, and what can I say?? The details, the lighting, the mirrors, the nooks, the color, the soap. I've fallen in love with a freaking hotel....
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The W Hotels chain is usually pretty impeccable when it comes to quality of the room and service. And I try to stay at the location in SOMA whenever I have business in the Bay. My latest stay was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ernie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. How can one not enjoy Happy Hour here at the W hotel?? Beginning to find myself here at least once per week having a drink with friends or new friends. The decor is nice but yet casual. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun decor, Bliss Spa products, good lobby bar & pretty good (SOMA) location. Not for people who don't like walking through a noisy lobby on the way up to the rooms.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie M.

3.0 of 5 stars. my review is for the bar onlyCrowd: douchbag centralDecor: Douche- think south beach white and neon-ish lightingDrinks: i cannot attest Prices: i cannot attest Why am I writing a review for this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The decoration here is very different than your usual charcoal-gray-and-jewel-tones W. The rooms here are heavy on the bright, pop-culture Asian look, with color-changing Buddha nightlights and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gloria G.

2.0 of 5 stars. W for whatever. Not worth $300 /night, sorry. When I entered the room, it looked like a Japanese style dorm room or my cousin's bedroom in Taiwan. I was extremely disappointed since I was expecting...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Top notch property by Mindy G. at InsiderPages

I love this place - if you like the W brand, then you will not be disappointed. If you're looking for a quiet lobby, though, this is not the place. Around 5pm the place is hopping. But - the sleeping rooms are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane Q.

2.0 of 5 stars. I booked a hotel room for me and my friend because we threw a bachelorette party at AsiaSF, but the service was HORRIBLE. I booked the room online, and in special requests-asked for an early check-in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love XYZ...spacious, loungy atmosphere with live DJ on both floors. It's our hang out spot every year at Halloween. Classy, chic place in the heart of SOMA and walking distance to other bars, clubs,...
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Fantastic stay by Dominique F. at InsiderPages

I love this hotel. I stayed there the night before my wedding and the night of my wedding. Room was small, but clean and well appointed. Located right in the middle of everything. Great little bar scene...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mrs L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love love love this Hotel....it does not matter in which city it is always Fab : ) I love the complimentary green apples that are at the reservation counter LMAO...they taste especially great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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The friendliest staff I have ever encountered

As a stand up comedian I travel ALOT and am very tollerant of most places but when ever I stay at the W in SF I don't feel like i'm working... Its more of a mini vacation. FYI... The best cure for a good SF...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I rarely get bad service. Although....it's true,I'm generally far too preoccupied with my companion(s) to care. The front desk service at the W is usually unmemorable at best. I don't blame them....
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arceli A.

5.0 of 5 stars. So 12 drunkards (including brother and i) from my brother's open bar party walked.. or shall i say, stumbled to the W.. good jesus.. we kept drinking and drinking... i loved the chairs outside. I met...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Reyna M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here on a Saturday to hang out in the Lounge/Bar Area. It definitely was a laid back place to just chill and have a few drinks. Staff is extremely friendly, the ambience and vibe I got from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Charmian D.

4.0 of 5 stars. It was Sex in the City on Sunday night. Girl time with my girlfriends and we stopped by the W Hotel Bar last night. We didn't stay at the hotel but hung out at the bar. The servers were great, drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Myrel F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't actually stayed here. I've lounged here in their bar area. The hotel is quite posh and gives off a sophisticated vibe.My friend and I were trying to avoid a few clubs saturday night. So, we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome. The decor, cleanliness and service is SPOTLESS. DECOR DECOR DECOR, it ROCKS. The bar/lounge and restaurant on the lobby floor are really nice. Even the sidewalk outside the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just back from The City and of course I stayed at my favorite place again...The W.In addition to having the "uber" thing sowed up, they are also tops in customer service...I mean really, where can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stayed at the W Hotel last night. Everything from the Valet Parking attendant to Room Service was great. The standard room had plenty of space for three people. The bed was so comfy that I seriously...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia K.

5.0 of 5 stars. i've always loved w hotels for many reasons. first off they are dependably clean, never hackneyed, never too corny. no w ever smells like a hotel, their minibars are always amazing, the heavenly beds...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by D Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great to stay at. It's is so modern and has a cool designs. I especially like the fact that you are right downtown, next to the park/gardens, shopping, and the convention center. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J W.

2.0 of 5 stars. The W hotels that I visited (especially in New York) has always been modern and trendy, but for the first time in my life that I have to say, the W in San Francisco is the worse ever!!! It really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Han C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a big fan of W Hotels. It is trendy and sexy but not overdone. The W Hotel in San Francisco is no different from the rest of the bunch. We stayed in the "Wonderful" room on the night of my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Great Hotel

Love this W. XYZ is a lot of fun and brings in locals. The place was renivated last year and the rooms are fantastic. Get romantic and order the cheese plate to your room
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Archie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have this friend, let's call her "F."Someone once accused us of dating. When I heard that, I damn near choked on my drink. Here's why.Archie: You coming to party with us tonight?F: Of course! Did...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Also only reviewing the bar. We were staying a couple of blocks over at the Westin on Market Street. Although the Westin had a nice bar area, no music. The bartender there gave us the name of a few...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I might be biased because this is where I stayed for my bachelorette party but this is a GREAT hotel. Comfy bed that fits three people! Lovely rooms that are hip and trendy but not sacrificing comfort...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I honestly didn't enjoy my weeklong stay here. I was not really impressed with the small room. The amenities weren't all that great and I was really annoyed with the throbbing music and dark club...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pammy S.

1.0 of 5 stars. tiny, grim room. Dead roaches abound. Linens feel like cheap, 7 thread count cotton. Horrid and gross front desk staff, not to mention ugly and smelly. Maybe W San Francisco should screen for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was so excited to come to the W for a Bachelorette Party. After a wonderfully relaxing facial at the oh so lovely Bliss Spa, we trotted up to our suite on the 24th floor. Our suite was absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The W Hotel is hip and trendy hotel that caters to the younger generation (20-30's). As you enter the W you'll pass through the Living Room (lobby) before you get to the Welcome Desk where you'll be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very trendy, classy, nice club, restaurant, people.Pool needs to be a little bigger.Concierge 'Chris' is great.He got us into the Guest List @ the Temple and Slide in Powell.Both excellent club...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mi M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Only reviewing the bar, mind you. Although esthetically pleasing, my GFs and I came here for a post-MoMa cocktail. I had to chase down the waiter for a menu and then it took 30 minutes between the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Quartknee K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I think it's over-priced for what it is. I've stayed at other W Hotels with way more character. The four times I've had a room here it's been a total crap shoot as to the type of room I'd get - some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very nice stay overall. Stayed there on an almost sold out weekend of 6/28/08 for one night. As a plat member, was upgraded to cool corner room at the checkin (which is more spacious, got an extra...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love a great experience and the W Hotel SF is understated but so engaging from the moment you step through the front door. The W takes the hotel experience to a subtle new level - a cool vibe, rooms...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by danny e.

5.0 of 5 stars. Room 2814... you really made me hot. The views you provided gave me a stiffy.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down one of the coolest spots to stay in, in SF! You mos'def need to hit up the XYZ bar. The raspberry mignonette they serve with the oysters is to die for! Oh and don't forget the tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jamie d.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first room was a 7th floor corner above the dumpsters. The 4am trash dumping was sort of a drag, so they moved me to a 26th floor corner facing the Bay. Gorgeous room with a gorgeous view and, best...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina G.

5.0 of 5 stars. awesome hotel! it is so close to union square and the soma district! decor is gorgeous! very comfy and chic room! i highly recommend this place! i love how they have fruits everywhere haha at the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I knew our days together were numbered when my German date ordered a pink Cosmo (yes, a dude) and I ordered a Scotch, neat. But W does make a mean Cosmo.
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Popular SF Hotel

The hotel was very nice and clean. The beds were really comfortable. The sun deck was perfect for enjoying breakfast and reading the newspaper. The Bliss Spa as expected was also a wonderful treat. As a hotel...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany W.

5.0 of 5 stars. During my weeklong trip in SF, I was not planning to stay here at all. However, my boyfriend and I decided to stay in the city one night extra, so we booked a room at the W. From booking the room over...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place rocks!I stayed here with my sister this past weekend after her graduation from Cal. We got in around 7 pm. Check-in was easy and the guy gave me a FREE upgrade from a Wonderful room to a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Genevieve Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Date & Time: Various Weekends when we just want to Getaway from our NeighborhoodCompany: MichaelCrowd: Tony Young ProfessionalsVibe: ChillDecor: Chic & Comfortable. Cozy Rooms in Deep Rich...
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Yelp.com Review - by Natala M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Consistently great service -- whatever, whenever. I have stayed here for over 20 nights. It's hard for any hotel to be perfect all the time -- but the W SF is consistent and I appreciate that. I like...
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Yelp.com Review - by missy e.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great front desk Staff, For such a busy hotel they are truly organized and smiling! W O W
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Yelp.com Review - by Eryka V.

4.0 of 5 stars. W means many things:Good bedsGood drinksMy baby dog Sasha can sleep here tooAmazing viewsFast room serviceBeautiful staffChampagne packageI could go on and on, the W gets to the point of relaxing in...
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Yelp.com Review - by angela n.

2.0 of 5 stars. celebrities you MIGHT see here: clients #1-8, Ashley Alexandra Dupreenough said.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelsey G.

5.0 of 5 stars. My wife and I stay here EVERY time we visit the city, and it is, without a doubt, my fave in the country. The staff is exceptional. The vibe is perfect. The location is spectacular. The receptionist...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gibran H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great locationGreat StaffGreat AmbianceGreat RoomsWould definitely go back to W San Francisco. The whole staff was very warm and welcoming. Had one of the best hamburgers that I've had in a long time...
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Yelp.com Review - by Po L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great place, but.....W stands for Weak drinksWrong drinksWTFMaybe We had a neW bartender or one With an off day. There's always next time.
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Yelp.com Review - by Frances K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love W hotels. The decor and ambiance of the place just gushes with yuppieness. The Bliss Spa was definitely a blissful experience as well. The suites on the upper floors are amazing and lavish...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheren H.

5.0 of 5 stars. we first stayed here on march 2005. we're really impressed by their decor.fast forward 3 years...we're even more impressed.the new decor truly brings out the "oooohh" and "aaaahh".the room is just...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizzie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm still a bit buzzed as I write this -- I went to the W Hotel for the first time tonight for a video game event after the Game Developers' Conference. I didn't stay in any of the guest rooms, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy B.

4.0 of 5 stars. What's an SF resident doing staying the night at an SF hotel anyway? All I'll say is that this is currently my favorite and I'm a bit of an expert.Loved the cradle for my iPod/iPhone so that I can...
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I liked the W, but I also don't really see what the fuss is about? I had a standard corner room, but I've stayed in plenty of nice hotels... this one didn't seem any better. Nice, but worth all the...
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Fantastic atmosphere, small rooms by Keri M. at InsiderPages

We LOVED the whole look and feel of this hotel - very modern and edgy. The lobby/bar/restaurant areas are fantastic but the rooms are extremely small. We could barely move around the bed and this was not a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sophia C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Anyone expecting the San Francisco 'W' to be the chaotic nightlife scene that the top floor of the Lakeshore Drive Chicago or Beverly HIlls W's offer will be surprised and disappointed.Rooms are clean...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ted R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I remember when the hotel opened, they had models in pajamas showing off the rooms. Even with all that sexy royal blue silk hugging the hunks and hotties, you couldn't help but notice how small the...
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really am a fan of the "W" hotels. In Honolulu, my girlfriends and I went to the club nights there quite frequently. When I came to this W, I felt very much like a grownup. The drinks are...
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Yelp.com Review - by helen t.

5.0 of 5 stars. i must say that i really like this place. i want my house to look like a W hotel. the rooms are modern, and they provide bliss bath products!! they even have a docking station for your ipod which...
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Yelp.com Review - by Seiji C.

3.0 of 5 stars. the bar is decent, but the rooms are pretty small. and i mean, a claustrophobic indoor hot tub? c'mon.
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Yelp.com Review - by miika m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hanging out at the post- modernist dark bar, our heels hanging over the side of the stools and sipping my $9 chocolate martini while switching my gaze between suited men left and right.My very first...
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Yelp.com Review - by m s.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here for New Year's Eve and had a great experience. I almost booked the St. Regis, but decided I didn't want to shell out $600 for a single night, so I chose the W as a safe alternative, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by El V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best place to feel at home for an Angelino. On a long business trip.The W is for Wonderful
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here on a recent visit to San Francisco. Our room had a really mod vibe, yet was very comfortable. The "whatever/whenever" staff was great - among other things, I had a birthday present...
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Yelp.com Review - by Georgina D.

3.0 of 5 stars. For the unseasoned business traveler, the W will seem like luxury. And it's by no means shabby. But while you're relaxing in your generous tub, snuggling into a comfy bed, or enjoying the mood...
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Yelp.com Review - by Seana L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Warning! This is completely about the bar not the hotel.Ive been to several events here and gone to the bar after other parties and each time I am severely disappointed. Somehow we always end up here...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicolas H.

4.0 of 5 stars. While I was quite impressed with the overall appearance and quality of this hotel. I've been here before to visit with friends or to pick them up while they are visiting, but this was the first time I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily W.

5.0 of 5 stars. You can often find me having drinks (and dinner) at the W Hotel lobby bar at different nights of the week. I usually sit at the bar and hang out with the few bartenders whom I've befriended - take...
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Yelp.com Review - by Poochie M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm glad I have rich friends cuz this bar is expensive. $59 for a margarita, two glasses of wine and a glass of bubbly. The vibe's pretty cool though. Bathroom was messy. Maybe they could spend...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Knowing that the Yelp Holiday Party would do us in, my brother and I decided we'd get a room at the W Hotel to avoid any driving disasters. Plus, being the kids about town that we are, we've been...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ferny C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've stayed here twice and am going to stay here again in a few weeks and I am excited! This is one of my favourite parts of going to SF to visit. The staff are super super friendly, and we even get...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Eh. Honestly, not that impressed. I only went to the bar, I did not stay in the hotel itself. The decor was what I expected. Very beautiful, very classy, very chic. (I can't believe I just wrote...
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg R.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is not at all what I was expecting. You go through the revolving doors of the W hotel expecting a grandiose lobby or an elegant front desk and instead you virtually run into the bar. Now, they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. What better way to spend a weekend of debauchery then at the plush W in San Francisco!The bed - Amazing! (And it's squeak proof!!)The flat panel TV that has the super tweaky visualizer - totally...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivian W.

1.0 of 5 stars. I spent $330/night and an extra $45 for overnight/valet parking to get the following:- Casual, unprofessional service: If I'm paying that much for a hotel room, I expect the service to be extremely...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'll admit that I thought that the hype around The W hotels was just a bunch of crock. BUT, it being right across the street from my office I was very curious. When the man of the moment rolled into...
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Yelp.com Review - by Darin I.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was reading the October issue of Cosmo the other day -- oh fuck off, I didn't buy it, it was left on the alcove bureau by someone who lives in my building. And let me tell you: Cosmo is the ONLY...
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Yelp.com Review - by Audrey B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hung out at the downstairs bar for a few drinks. It's a nice place - right in the lobby, but doesn't feel like you're drinking in the lobby of a hotel. They have curtains all over the place that give...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie T.

2.0 of 5 stars. Disclaimer: The following is purely based on experience with an event held here and not hotel stay.We have hosted several events over the years at the W and up until this last occasion - we had not...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dominick C.

5.0 of 5 stars. What can I say? This is the hotel of all hotels. From the music to the drinks to the lounge chairs. Even the hallway lighting is insane and so are the elevators.This place is cool. I stayed there...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gregor G.

5.0 of 5 stars. So, your fave Yelp buddy and mine, Robert P., suggested the 'W Cafe' for a follow-up glass of wine after we'd hit the nearby (and sadly, under-par) 'Vino Venue' tasting room a week or so ago. I should...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie F.

5.0 of 5 stars. The W is like, the 'it' hotel if you looking for a place that will impress with a bit of pretension and a "I'm not trying to be cool, I just happen to stay at really cool hotels with really cool entry...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ok, so I feel that any W is just a hotel with money spent on ambiance and not so much on Ikea decor or customer service training. (Give me a Kimpton Hotel any day!) This one is no different, but I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve K.

4.0 of 5 stars. LOBBY BAR ONLY!On a recent convention visit, I had the pleasure of spending time at the lobby bar at the W two nights in a row. Great vibe, cool lighting, good drinks and lots of fun folks. I can't...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Swankity Swank Swank. Huge bed, great views of the Bay Bridge and SoMa skyline, Bliss products in the room. Awesome service - only complaint is that for all the $$$ you throw down on the room, you...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Every once in a while, for a friend's birthday, we end up getting a room here, and party all night. I haven't done that for a while, but did go to the W Hotel lobby bar the other day for a drink...
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The Best Dog-Friendly Hotel & Best All Around

I have never been disappointed by any W Hotel around the world. I don't care if they are faking it -- but they know how to take care of their dog-loving guests. Nearly every detail is taken care of from water...
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Yelp.com Review - by Quinn S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The universe collapsed briefly while I was at the W for an art show featuring Greg Lamarche. I ran into a former student on the way in, and while we were looking at the art, I asked how his classes...
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Yelp.com Review - by jessie j.

4.0 of 5 stars. i think ya'll are haters. we had a lovely remodeled room on the 29th floor with an awesome view of the bay, high thread count sheets, bliss bath products, friendly and on top of it staff, convenient...
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Yelp.com Review - by Deb I.

4.0 of 5 stars. The W was my home for a week while my condo was undergoing some reconstruction after an inane flooding incident.I am irrationally attached to my California king canopy bed with 1000 TC sheets and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Beah B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Note: The W Hotel has a "no party" policy. I know this to be true. Perhaps you are wondering, "gee, I wonder HOW she knows this -- how she might have come upon this rather unusual tidbit of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lucy E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Coming back to SF in style!!!!I think I'm easy because I buy into what the "W" is selling. Modern, clean cut, no nonsense with fun details.SF is one of my favorite cities in the world anyway. They...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chalk A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was prepared to fully enjoy my gratis stay at the W thanks to my employers. But for a room in the $300-$400 price range, the W in SF missed the mark . . . by a long shot. Let's start at the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Where else can you find a $300 hotel room with a FULL-sized bed? As far back as I can remember, I've never been in a hotel like that with a full-sized bed. Truly surprising. I mean, I know that space...
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Yelp.com Review - by Miles G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is how we roll! I'm a W Hotel fanatic. I highly recommend getting a corner room up to the 30th floor, overlooking the MoMa. Niiiiiice!Down comforter, down pillows, down/feather beds, down...
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Yelp.com Review - by K W.

3.0 of 5 stars. An overrated hipster hotel. The piped in cooler than cool music incessantly playing in the elevator banks upstairs got to be kind of unnerving at 4am. The duvets are nice, so is the bathroom. But,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stayed at the W this weekend to celebrate my xx-birthday. Chose the Wonderful Room, which is the smallest room they offer at 300 sq. feet. Modern decor, (why I chose to stay here in the first place),...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stanley K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nice. Elegant. Ravishing. - Stanley K, a Yelp member.Where can you find a hotel as sexy as this? The W Hotel is one of my favorite hotel in the city, I would recommend this to any of my friends,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marlo W.

4.0 of 5 stars. A very clean hotel with a great location, W San Francisco has a warm and highly accomodating staff. Amazing to see how hard core they are about respecting the "do not disturb" sign. Perks include...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaffar S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Apparently walking on your hands through the lounge will get you kicked out.All in all, pretty good for a night out pretending you are high class, until you leave drunk, broke, and have to fish in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The W in SF is way cooler than the one in Atlanta. Lots of eye candy, the DJ, she was totally rad mixing some wicked tunes. Be sure to bring lots of cash cause the place isn't cheap for drinks. They...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sophie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Anytime we stay here we have a fabulous time, maybe because we are out partying all night? Anyway, love the BLISS products, the look of the room, and the bed....love the heavenly beds! The only time...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shauna D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The room was a little on the small side but for the superb rate of $209 a night on a Saturday night, we snatched it up (thank you Orbitz!). I love the modern swanky bed linens and decor. And the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lawrence T.

5.0 of 5 stars. For their special events, the W is great for hosting some fun and diverse events (fashion show, dog chic wear, Picasso). The latest Picasso show was well setup and paired with the wine tasting and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Can I just say I normally wouldn't be in the SOMA before 2-am on a saturday night/sunday morning but as fate would have it thats exactly where I was last weekend. Riding around in heels on my bike...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia H.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a very nice hotel. I stayed in one of the rooms when it open in the first year. The rooms are a bit on the small side but it has all the nice modern amenities. The bar and lobby is always a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vegas M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Steer clear of this place! If luxury and service is what you want, walk the half block down the street to the St.Regis. Now, I have been told by many that the W is a wonderful chain, and I am sure it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert P.

5.0 of 5 stars. ------Revised Review------I don't know if it's because they just know me now or what, but the service has completely changed. I'm in here no less than twice a week. And the Bliss Spa Martini? Amazing....
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Yelp.com Review - by Karman L.

1.0 of 5 stars. O god. I can't believe I'm writing a BAD review for the W Hotel. I guess I've been spoiled by other W Hotel (W Montreal is the BEST)..Where should I start? BED - I guess one of my biggest...
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Yelp.com Review - by jubi l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Been invited to numerous events @ W Hotel but I never had the time to check out the place so past Saturday, I finally had the chance Mr & I attended the midnight awards for the San Francisco...
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Yelp.com Review - by charlie w.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm still a little dazed. Y'know, I'm not much of a fancy-pants. I don't do fancy things, or stay at fancy places. In fact, I've probably never been in a hotel where everything wasn't bolted down....
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bar Downstairs:I love this place! Drinks are good and strong. Great people watching. Comfy loungy chairs and sofas. Awesome margarita pizzas and frites with mayo sauce.This is a tried and true place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Toby T.

3.0 of 5 stars. What a great night! We ended our girls night out here the other night. I really appreciate the fact that we were allowed to use the pool at 3 in the morning. To many hotels are little snots about...
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Yelp.com Review - by Veronica G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tonight I'm going to start my formerly extensive knowledge of hotels in or near Union Square to use! As a city chick sometimes you know you're going to get laid. Sometimes you know you're going to get...
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie D.

3.0 of 5 stars. W hotels are great hotels in general and a solid choice. That being said, I have stayed at this one twice and it lacks personality. The rooms are comfortable and plush with the heavenly bed and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sophie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sexiest hotel there is. There is always something happening here it seems, so it is more than simply a place to sleep.And even if you aren't staying there or going to some sort of event, just hang out...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anita B.

3.0 of 5 stars. It kind of pains me to write this, maybe Im getting old or something, but I am unimpressed with the W. We had some friends drive up from SJ and they were staying here and going out for a few nights on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark B.

4.0 of 5 stars. definitely one of the best W's out there. if you've stayed at the W los angeles, or one of the (newer) W's in NYC... you'll find it on par. very modern decor, with lots of dark wood, stainless steel...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kali N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for you and your friends to get a room get loaded and dance on the bed to Madonna without having to worry about sercuity knocking on your door. 4 stars for thick walls!!
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Yelp.com Review - by SIENNA G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Who wants a wonderful bottle of prosecco on the house? A view of the Bay Bridge at night? A bed that envelopes you in a luscious hug? To be called by name everytime you call from your room? And...
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Yelp.com Review - by spiff e.

4.0 of 5 stars. update from another visit (may 07):stayed here again, but for a whole weekend this time, and it was pretty great again. during checkin, i was the first to arrive but they wouldn't let me checkin due...
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Yelp.com Review - by CallMeDaddy ..

4.0 of 5 stars. really reaaly really good vodka drinksi prefer to stay downstairs though. comfy and nice.
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love the W Hotel, San Francisco! My boyfriend and I have stayed here twice over the New Years holiday, and both times it has been a wonderful experience.We've only stayed in the corner king room,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Misti L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I would love to have my apartment styled like the rooms here and man if I had that bathroom I'd never complain but it's a cool place. I like XYZ and I like that it is sort of off the beaten path of...
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Yelp.com Review - by alexa ..

5.0 of 5 stars. Alright, I stayed at The W years ago but I'm sure my review still stands as this is a top notch establishment. The W always manages to impress me with their fab decor and hip ambiance.I crashed in a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll just confess...hotels make me hot.Especially hotels like the W. It's modern, masculine, dark, totally sexy. It seems like the guests--or the guys who stalk the bar/lounges--are strangely...
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Yelp.com Review - by Spratt M.

4.0 of 5 stars. *Note: I've always crashed here with on-the-clock friends or tagged along for a mileage-point blowout. I guess I'm one of those people who'd still like to be treated nicely even though I'm not rich....
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Yelp.com Review - by MiRIAM w.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was slightly bitter when I arrived at the W this week for a two night stay. (Watching your entire office leave before 4:00 to attend a Christmas party - the third one in two weeks which you're...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nice. Really nice. I liked the dark decor and soft swanky beds... The bathroom made me feel like a princess complete with Bliss Spa products and I felt completely, totally, ridiculously at ease. Room...
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Yelp.com Review - by Starla D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Last night, I went on a blind date with a very nice Indian man and his very nice Mercedes. After dinner and a few drinks, we wound up in the very nice lobby of the W for yet even more drinks. Y'all...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I know Tori Amos likes this hotel, but for me it doesn't live up to the same level of classiness as does other W Hotels. The valet is crazy expensive and the rooms are again pretty standard, though,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jolie N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love staying at W hotels. But I did not like staying at this one.Walls are paper thin and our neighbors were up late so I didn't get any sleep. I called and complain but nothing happened.I do like...
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Yelp.com Review - by Teddy d.

3.0 of 5 stars. A friend rented a suite for her birthday and we had a night of craziness but You know the W is very deceiving. The lobby and the restaurant (XYZ) /Bar is impressive with a modern look but wait until...
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The W Hotel was very good to us when we stayed there back in May. We brought our dog with us and they sure do cater to our canine friends. Our dog received many gifts from the reception area and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle G.

4.0 of 5 stars. A very swanky, hip hotel with very sumptuous Heavenly Beds which should be standard in ALL hotels. We've had drinks at the lobby bar after a tradeshow and the place got very crowded. The rooms aren't...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nenette Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. 4 stars for the bar, 2 stars for the rooms = 3 stars awarded.I think the rooms could use some colour... I'm all for the stark look, but the brown and beige/white tones looked tired to me. I've been to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Meridith H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great hotel in a fantastic location. The rooms with the oh so heavenly bed were huge in comparison to other big cities. We even had a sitting area in the corner with a view of the bay bridge! Whoa!...
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Yelp.com Review - by aaron f.

3.0 of 5 stars. Eh, I liked the place I suppose. It was actually one of the larger hotel rooms I've stayed in while in the city. The room was clean and had a certain "hip" feel to it. The problem was that they try...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay, I've never stayed here but I've drank plenty at XYZ (particularly on 1st Thursdays after the SFMOMA kicks us out)There are plenty enough reviews too but I just wanted to put this out there:A...
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Yelp.com Review - by kim t.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a beautiful hotel! Last year during my annual dental convention, I stayed here with my colleague. The rooms are beautifully decorated and you basically feel like you're at home. the pillows are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I only stood at the SF W one night, that was before I lived two blocks away of course. I remember the indoor pool was great and so was the service. It was their Bliss package I think (W always offers...
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My second home!

A very clean hotel with a great location, W San Francisco has a warm and highly accomodating staff. Amazing to see how hard core they are about respecting the "do not disturb" sign. Perks include bliss...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angel R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great room service and very comfortable rooms, especially the beds. Drinks a little expensive at the bar, but the cheeseburger is awesome.
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynn S.

4.0 of 5 stars. A clean room with a too soft bed, filled with luxury pillows and linens greeted me. The shower system had a unique design mixing hot and cold water so one could get the proper combination for a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place and would recommend it to others. Whatever Whenever. We had a nice room for NYE and last minute too; I think it was because my best friend is a "gold member" there.
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Yelp.com Review - by g g.

2.0 of 5 stars. really comfortable bed.nice room.but your shower was lacking.
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W hotels are very chic and modern, which is sometimes a bit much for me, but the one in San Fran has a fantastic spa, ...
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Yelp.com Review - by becky f.

3.0 of 5 stars. The first impression of their front desk staff was not impressive... reminded me of the Abercrombie staff who believe that they are there to simply look good and mingle amongst themselves. The first...
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Yelp.com Review - by eve l.

3.0 of 5 stars. i'm sorry, but this w needs a serious overhaul. the one in sd practically has a rooftop beach.
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As usual, The W was great

I've liked every W Hotel I've ever stayed in. The rooms are always very small, but everything else outweighs that. They're modern, but not too modern that it looks cheap and is uncomfortable. The staff is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Window seats are big enough to sleep on!I like how music is playing when you first enter your room.
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Yelp.com Review - by Hao L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Imaginative furniture and use of color at this super-chic hotel make it fresh and hip. Zen-like ultra-plush accomodations mean you will never want to leave your intoxicatingly comfortable bed. I first...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aimee M.

4.0 of 5 stars. What I love most about the W Hotel is the clientele that they cater. The rooms are exquisite with soft cushy beds with down comforters but the amenities are what make them stand out.The intimacy pack...
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Yelp.com Review - by bo t.

5.0 of 5 stars. I attended a work event at the w hotel last week. being unprepared, I was scrambling, trying to make myself presentable, by first trying to tame my wild tresses. not even a guest at the hotel, I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvonne Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. I used to like staying here/crashing here (hey I lived in SF and I felt like I stayed here quite a bit...heh. don't ask) but then they got rid of there Whatever Whenever policy because of all the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here with my friends for a bachelorette party. All 6 of us somehow managed to cram into one small room with two beds. We also managed to sleep soundly after partying all night. Mostly due to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Wesley J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I travel alot. And most hotels truly sucks. But there is one hotel which I actually enjoy staying at - and it is the W. Best thing is - it's in the same city I live in. From the modern decor, to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow, this is a nice hotel that doesn't mind me being there. I'm impressed and much-obliged. I went there for a friend's "bartmitzvah". Thing was, he wasn't my friend, he wasn't jewish, and he wasn't...
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful hotel in a good location with wonderful decor. The rooms are lavish and comfortable with all amenities and I had a great time. Parking is really costly, and the price of drinks is insane....
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Yelp.com Review - by Liza P.

2.0 of 5 stars. Oh I do love the W, but unfortunately the service in this one is just NOT good. So last night I was in SF with a few dear friends of mine who flew in from New York for a couple of nights. We are all...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike P.

2.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful hotel. Love the modern look, but the W Hotel In Westwood (LA) is far better than the one in SF. I stayed here for new years 3 years ago. At 6AM, the security guard pounds on our door scaring...
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Great hotel…
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This Hotel Was Just OK

We stayed for three nights. The staff was genuinely friendly and very helpful. It was definitely swanky and fun. However, we thought it was over priced. Our 400 sq ft room may have been that on paper, but with...
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Yelp.com Review - by TANYA P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best place in the city to wake up with a hangover in. Just make sure to mind your munching on the costly minibar. Modern, yet cozy suites. Get onto their mailing lists for rate specials. Wireless...
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Yelp.com Review - by Pamela Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. A lot of people have written about the bar and night life at the W but my rating speaks to actually staying at the W for a week. The good things about it: it's hip and young and the location is great...
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's a good place to stay, with very attentive staff and a young feel. As a place to get a drink, it leaves something to be desired. Maybe it just has too generic of a feel, I don't know. But if I...
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Very comfortable hotel

I spent 8 days at the W. It did get off to a bit of a rough start... they said my bags would be deli...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marina K.

2.0 of 5 stars. The hotel itself is beautiful, I love the decor and the rooms are very swanky. I am rating my experience on the event that I went to there. SF Fashion week closing night party. It was LAME. People who...
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Yelp.com Review - by Charm B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm here a bit too much because they sponsor my company's parties and what not. It's cool the first time and then, eh, what's the point. But has anyone noticed that the black communist looking garb...
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We stayed at the W for our honeymoon

We had a blast at the place. The concierge was always on hand to help us make reservations and he even gave options on chinese deliveries to the hotel. The only problem we had there was checking in late. We...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michele A.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you can drink enough at the XYZ Bar downstairs and tucker yourself out with your lover(s) in your room, you won't even hear the fire trucks next door with their blaring sirens. The W is the best...
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Yelp.com Review - by m.e. t.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place to order champagne and french fries. Watching the sleazy businessmen at the bar is always a good laugh. Great bartenders.
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Yelp.com Review - by Audrey K.

3.0 of 5 stars. To trendy, upscale and old for me. But I can see how others (who fit the scene)would enjoy it. Me, I prefer dirty places like the Mission.
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Yelp.com Review - by Amme H.

2.0 of 5 stars. I think I may be getting older. Partying with tourists no longer has the same appeal. Loooong sigh. The hotel is still pretty good.
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

4.0 of 5 stars. nice hotel, very trend. In the bar they usually have a lot of old guys trying to pick up chicks. Sometimes it has a nice scene. Expensive drinks bookoo $$. Thrusday's are supposed the 'night' there....
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Yelp.com Review - by Philip M.

4.0 of 5 stars. An enjoyable, fun, and young hotel. Great location and a decent bar scene.
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love to meet friends here for martinis and a game of chess or tic tac toe (game boards are the tops of tables).
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Yelp.com Review - by Nish N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Update: 1/22/08, they now have a cool fireplace; I like how they change and update the lobby and bar from time to time!----Original review:This is one of my favorite spots to meet for happy hour,...
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Yelp.com Review - by natashka o.

3.0 of 5 stars. W HOTEL BAR. I had to go to a blind date here. The bar was much more beautiful than the date. He drove fancy car, which attracts me, but in his case I suspect it was a big compensation. Lucky for me,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love staying here. The rooms and suites are super, and the staff will make sure your stay is about as good as it gets. Suprisingly cheap for an ultra-posh kind of feel, but a great place to stay for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Comfortable and stylish rooms. Lobby is extremely loud at night because of the XYZ Bar. Rooms are pricey ($200's per night).
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Yelp.com Review - by Max L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Top-notch for the price. Makes money on optional stuff though, watch out, for $7 water bottles.
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Coolest Hotel in SF!!!

Had a Grand time at the W. Service was outstanding, particularly Ku the concierge who made the best reservations for us (spa, restaurants) at the hottest places. Would go back in a heartbeat! Thank you, W!
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What's all the fuss about?

If you like trendy people, ultra modern decor and techno music playing 24-7 than this is the place for you. Unfortunaltly, I prefer to be treated nicely when I'm paying an arm and a leg to stay at an overrated...
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Most wonderful experience

Our two-night stay at this hotel was easily the best travel experience we ever had; staff was phenomenal and absolutely went out of their way to make our stay exquisite - we had the house car at our disposal...
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bad service, bad attitude ... nice bar

Indifferent front desk staff, terrible concierge who act like they have a million better things to do than recommend a decent restaurant and make reservations for you ... and when they finally do give a...
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ALL THE SAME INCLUDING THE ATTITUDE

If it all about the attitude then the W has it down to a science. The attitude is bi-coastal from New York to San Francisco, and you have to wonder why. Isn't the business here suppossed to be "all about the...
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very poor service

a hotel trying hard to be different. It is in many ways, good and bad. the real significant difference, unfortunately, was the unfriendly attitude at the front desk. watch out those unprofessional ladies.
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terrific fun!

Great hotel. Very comfortable rooms and beds, in fact I bought one of the beds and sleep on it at home.
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No hip, no style, and well overpriced

If you are not 20something and wearing black then you best turn right around and leave the building. I repeat....leave the building before the show you the door. It is an extremely exclusive hotel that only...
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Absolutely Awesome

This hotel has a hip gathering area at the bar, the drinks were terrific and the service awesome. The hotel check-in staff was friendly and knowledgable. This is a great place to just hang out. But if you have...
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Travelocity

Designed in the neoclassical style, San Fran's W rises 46 feet above street level in the city's South of Market district nearby the SF Museum of Modern Art, a five-block walk from Union Square, and a block...
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Travel Intelligence

Set in the heart of downtown San Francisco's "South of Market," W San Francisco stands out with the offbeat, yet sophisticated spirit of the city it calls home. Literally stands out. On the Third Street Frieze...
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Yahoo! Travel

* hotel has an awesome bar . * crowd coming here have good looking girls. * one of the best hotels to stay during the weekend in sfo.
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Fodor's

Epitomizing cool modernity and urban chic both in design and clientele, this 31-story hotel owes part of its cachet to its prime location next door to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Dimly lighted...
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Travelocity

I'm a fan of the W the staff was first rate and it had a FUN vibe that was laid back ..i did'nt get the impression that they were taking themselves tooo seriously! It was nice to look forward to going back to...
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Hotels.com

Property Type Full Service, HotelYear Built 1999We Revamped The World Of The Business Traveler. TheResult W. A Modern Hotel. Unique In Design.Unparalleled In Service.
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New York Times

Epitomizing cool modernity and urban chic both in design and clientele, this 31-story hotel owes part of its cachet to its prime location next door to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Dimly lighted...
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Yahoo! Travel

Walk into the W, and you might mistake it for a club. Even in the day, the lobby area is dark. I walked right past the front desk without even knowing it, because mainly, the front desk doesnt look...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for W San Francisco in San Francisco, California. Check the weather, and locate...
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Yahoo! Travel

I stayed at the W in SF for the weekend for a friend's wedding. It is one of my favorite places to stay to really experience the city. You are in walking distance to The Museum of Modern Art...
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Orbitz

Chic. Modern. Thinking. Set in the heart of downtown San Francisco's "South of Market", W San Francisco stands out with the offbeat, yet sophisticated spirit of the city it calls home. Literally stands out. On...
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