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SW Hotel
At a Glance
- top-floor views of Coit Tower
- multilingual staff
- self-serve parking under building
Pros
- cramped closets and bathrooms
- some guests complain breakfast is disappointing
Cons
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SW Hotel Review
Opened in 1913 as the Columbo Hotel, this lodging on the bustling border between Chinatown and North Beach has rooms and suites decorated in a blend of Italian and Chinese styles, with Florentine wall coverings and Ming-style furniture. Old-fashioned wooden venetian blinds cover the windows, and baths have polished granite countertops. Top-floor rooms have nice views of Coit Tower and North Beach. Be warned: The smallest rooms have teensy closets and bathrooms, so ask for the most spacious accommodations available. A multilingual staff serves morning pastries and beverages in the renovated mezzanine area.
- Address: 615 Broadway, Chinatown, San Francisco, CA, 94133 | Map It
- Phone: 415/362-2999; 888/595-9188
- Website: www.swhotel.com
- Location: Chinatown
Contact Information
- 81 rooms, 2 suites.
- Rate includes breakfast.
Hotel Details
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