W San Francisco
At a glance: 4-star · Since 1999 · Renovated 2021 · 411 rooms
Near: Union Square · 9 min walk
Guests love: Location · Atmosphere
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Start at the hotel: TRACE Restaurant serves California cuisine, and the Living Room Bar has small plates and cocktails. For a quick bite, Cafe Madeleine does French breakfast and lunch, and Bird is known for fried chicken. Garage 475 offers tacos and tostadas, while Lemonade has salads and mac and cheese. Sammy's on 2nd is a solid choice for sandwiches. All are within a short walk in SoMa, so you can easily explore a few spots during your stay.
You are in South of Market, a lively downtown district with a tech and arts energy. Union Square is a 9-minute walk away, and Chinatown is 15 minutes on foot, so you can easily explore those neighborhoods. The Ferry Building is a 16-minute walk, and the Exploratorium is 23 minutes away. The hotel's own Living Room Bar and TRACE Restaurant are right here for a bite. For farther sights like PIER 39 or Fisherman's Wharf, you can walk or take a short ride. Montgomery Street and Powell Street subway stations are nearby for getting around the city.
From San Francisco International Airport, take BART's Yellow or Red Line toward downtown; it's about 30 minutes to Montgomery Street Station, a short walk from the hotel. The hotel is also near Powell Street Station, another BART stop. If you're coming by car, the hotel is about 11 miles from SFO and 18.1 miles from Oakland International Airport. A pre-booked transfer or a taxi are straightforward options. The San Francisco Greyhound Bus Station is also nearby for bus arrivals.
For an evening out, start at the hotel's own Living Room Bar for cocktails, or dine at TRACE Restaurant. Union Square is a 9-minute walk away, and Chinatown is 15 minutes on foot, both lively spots for a stroll. The Ferry Building, 16 minutes away, offers a scenic waterfront setting. For a longer outing, PIER 39 and Fisherman's Wharf are about 3 km away, a short ride by taxi or ride-hailing. The hotel's bar and restaurant are convenient for a relaxed night in.
Yes, W San Francisco is a great base for exploring the city on foot. Union Square is a 9-minute walk, Chinatown is 15 minutes, and the Ferry Building is 16 minutes away. The Exploratorium and Coit Tower are both within a 24-minute walk, so you can easily reach many highlights without transport. For farther sights like PIER 39 (2.7 km) or Fisherman's Wharf (2.9 km), you can take a short ride or walk a bit longer. The hotel's central South of Market location also puts you near the Montgomery Street and Powell Street subway stations for quick trips across town. From here, you can comfortably explore both the downtown core and the waterfront.
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