W Hotel San Francisco, San Francisco, Avoid

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W Hotel San Francisco	Average Price: $336 Check Rates

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181 Third Street

San Francisco, 94103 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 20 of 37
Average review rating: 3.89

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (39) , Travelocity (8) , TripAdvisor (621) , YahooTravel (117)

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1. Have never seen so many socially inept young men drinking beer while avoiding eye contact with everyone else in the room.

"Funky... but full of geeks " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2012 Vote

2. You can avoid the current construction and fire station.

"Many Choices In San Fran " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/27/2011 Vote

3. It was also overrun by a group of extremely drunk folks from Ireland who were friendly enough but seemed to have trouble avoiding other people.

"Spectacular suite: great views of the city " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/20/2011 Vote

4. avoid - there are now much better options for the price.

"Gone Downhill - the 'WOW' has long gone. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/28/2011 Vote

5. I was told that even though the computer center was on the 3rd floor if I went to the second floor with my own laptop I could browse for free as to avoid the cost to use my own laptop in my over priced room.

"Hotel needs to be honest " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/23/2011 Vote

6. If however you value service, attention to detail and value for money, be aware that the W seems to have avoided these attributes.

"Not so Hip or Cool " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/16/2010 Vote

7. But I would definitely avoid the San Francisco W.

"What a waste " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/24/2010 Vote

8. Also, they will nickel and dime you for everything additional - so while the room rates are reasonable, you have to be very on-guard to avoid extra charges.

"Trying hard, mixed results " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/4/2010 Vote

9. Do avoid bedrooms near the lifts (sorry, elevators), as our sleep was disturbed by the frequent whining noises.

"Smart hotel, but avoid bedrooms near the lifts. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/16/2009 Vote

10. avoid Starwood hotels, especially the WAfter being driven out of the $600 a night Starwood St.

"Bad Internet, Lighting, Telephone " Read full review on YahooTravel 12/17/2008 Vote