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Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 1120 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 1120 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Overall, it was a good experience and would recommend it." source Hotels.com

    "We would recommend this hotel for a weekend stay - not sure if we would stay there for a longer term (just a little too compact)." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "As an older hotel, our room was smaller than we would have preferred, but clean and tasteful." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Rooms are very small and we were in a corner and couldn't get wireless service in our room; had to go to lobby to get internet." source Hotels.com

    "We were quite impressed with the Starlight Room at the top of the hotel; the "small dish" menu was very good as well as the service, but the main attraction is the dancing and the view of the city." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "The hotel location was excellent." source Orbitz

    "They are a number of other hotels in this area that would be better suited to take your money." source Travelocity

    "This hotel is strong on character, well located, reasonably priced, maybe getting just a bit tired." source Expedia

    "Location, Location, Location, itÂ’s the best, shopping, restaurants and the cable car at your fingertips." source Expedia

    "Good location, but the hotel is old and need a major overhaul." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Find another hotel nearby for a better value for your money." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "The Hotel representative grabbed our bags and said "we have a room ready now" My Husband and I were very happy and free to enjoy the rest of the morning, without lugging our bags everywhere." source Orbitz

    "Starlight room gets busy on Wednesday nights but if you dont get in,the bar in the hotel lobby makes excellent drinks." source Hotels.com

    "The rooms however have no historic feel, are tiny, and the windows were filthy." source Travelocity

    "Room was drab with bedlinen not at an acceptable standard." source Expedia

    "it was okay and room to sleep." source Hotels.com

More information on Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

Elegant, stylish intimate and ideally located in the heart of San Francisco's fashionable Union Square, the Sir Francis Drake Hotel has been a symbol of gracious charm in the city since 1928. And right at our front door, the famous cable cars stop to take visitors to the many popular destinations in everyone's favorite city. The hotel is located on Untion Square which is the center of the city's shopping and theater districts. It is moments away from the Financial District and with in walking distance of Moscone Convention Center.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Built:

1999

Year Renovated:

1999

Total Rooms:

Double/Double Deluxe:A traditional room done in a rejuvenating cream and sage green color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.A The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco!Executive Queen/Queen:A spacious room featuring a separate sitting area with a pull-out sofa. These traditional rooms are done in a rejuventaing cream and sage green color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.King Deluxe:A traditional room done in a rejuvenating cream and sage green color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.A The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco!Queen Deluxe:A traditional room done in a rejuvenating cream and sage green color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.A The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco!Queen/Queen Deluxe:A traditional room done in a rejuvenating cream and sage green color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.A The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco!Tower Level King Deluxe:Set atop the hotel and featuring a beautiful view of the city, these traditional rooms are done in a rejuvenating cream and sage color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style.Tower Level Queen Deluxe:Set atop the hotel and featuring a beautiful view of the city, these traditional rooms are done in a rejuvenating cream and sage color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style.Tower Level Queen/Queen:Set atop the hotel and featuring a beautiful view of the city, these traditional rooms are done in a rejuvenating cream and sage color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style.

Total Floors:

21 floors.

Rooms:

Double/Double Deluxe:A traditional room done in a rejuvenating cream and sage green color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.A The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco!Executive Queen/Queen:A spacious room featuring a separate sitting area with a pull-out sofa. These traditional rooms are done in a rejuventaing cream and sage green color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.King Deluxe:A traditional room done in a rejuvenating cream and sage green color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.A The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco!Queen Deluxe:A traditional room done in a rejuvenating cream and sage green color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.A The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco!Queen/Queen Deluxe:A traditional room done in a rejuvenating cream and sage green color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.A The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco!Tower Level King Deluxe:Set atop the hotel and featuring a beautiful view of the city, these traditional rooms are done in a rejuvenating cream and sage color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style.Tower Level Queen Deluxe:Set atop the hotel and featuring a beautiful view of the city, these traditional rooms are done in a rejuvenating cream and sage color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style.Tower Level Queen/Queen:Set atop the hotel and featuring a beautiful view of the city, these traditional rooms are done in a rejuvenating cream and sage color scheme and are designed for both work and relaxation.The Sir Francis Drake Hotel embodies elegance and high style.

Price

$219-$259 double; $500-$700 suite, P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Cancellation Policy

48 hrs prior notice

Directions

Downtown - Near Theaters, Financial District and Moscone Convention Center

Area

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94102

Parking

Valet parking $35

Pets

False

Attractions

Union Square Fashion Institute Center for the Arts at Yerba Buena Gardens San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Moscone Convention Center Powell Centre Nob Hill Chinatown Cable Car Museum Golden Gate University Financial District Fishermans Wharf

Dining

Scala's BistroA warm setting with timeless appeal, like a classic Parisian bistro. Locals and travelers from around the world gather to dine on mouthwatering cuisine, sip cocktails and watch as the Union Square Powell Street cable cars glide by.

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