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Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel - San Francisco

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Guest rating 7.8
SAN FRANCISCO  CA , US
450 Powell St

SAN FRANCISCO CA US 94102
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Guest Ratings 7.8

Our Classification

  • Historic
  • Family-friendly

Description


Location. Built in 1928, the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco, Calif., is one of the city's most revered properties. Positioned on Union Square, this downtown hotel is located within one-half block of many fashionable shopping boutiques, nightclubs and entertainment venues. The business district and Moscone Convention Center are within one-half mile. Chinatown is five blocks away and the Opera House is one mile from this hotel.
Hotel Features. Doormen in full Beefeater regalia offer assistance at this landmark hotel, home to the famous Harry Denton's Starlight Room, a 1930s style nightclub featuring dancing, live entertainment and a 180-degree view of downtown San Francisco. Renovated in 2007, the hotel features Grand chandeliers and pallets of gold, purple and red that welcome guests into the lobby area, complete with plush seating and paintings of Sir Francis Drake. Seared salmon fillets, paper-thin carpaccios and boeuf bourguignons are showcased at Scala's Bistro. The property also features a renovated Starbucks. A winding marble staircase leads to the mezzanine lounge, which overlooks Union Square and the cable cars below. The hotel hosts conference rooms, a business center with three high-speed Internet computer workstations and complimentary wireless Internet access. A fitness room boasts cardiovascular equipment.

Guestrooms. Accommodations at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel are embellished in neo-classic décor, antique reproduction furniture and bold interior fabrics. Windows frame downtown views and bathrooms contain eco-friendly Aveda toiletries and bathrobes. Rooms offer satellite television and complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests' pets receive welcome kits that includes toys, treats and loaned dog beds.

Expert Tip. Cable cars provide cost-effective transportation in San Francisco to popular destinations such as Fisherman's Wharf. The cable cars stop directly in front of this hotel.
Renovation Notice:
The hotel's fitness room is under construction. The estimated completion date is December 2008. This date is subject to change. During the renovation period, the hotel offers discount passes to a nearby fitness center.


Facilities

  • Meeting Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Wheelchair Facilities
  • Pet Friendly
  • Internet Access

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Activities & Points of interest

Union Square: 0.5 block
Market Street: 3 blocks
Yerba Buena Gardens: 5 blocks
Moscone Convention Center: 0.5 block
Financial District: 0.5 mile
Chinatown: 0.5 mile
AT&T Park: 1.0 mile
Historic Ferry Building: 1.0 mile
Embarcadero: 1.0 mile
North Beach: 1.0 mile
Opera House: 1.0 mile
Fisherman's Wharf: 1.5 miles
Union Street Shops: 2.0 miles
Alamo Square Historic Houses: 2.0 miles
Castro District: 3.0 miles
Twin Peaks: 3.5 miles
Golden Gate Bridge: 5.0 miles
Ocean Beaches: 6.0 miles

Directions

From San Francisco International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 14 miles.

Exit the airport and take US-101 N toward San Francisco.
Bear right onto I-80 toward the Bay Bridge.
Take the 4th Street exit.
Bear left onto Bryant Street and proceed one block.
Turn left onto 3rd Street. Proceed five blocks and cross Market Street.
When 3rd Street crosses Market Street, it becomes Kearney Street.
Turn left onto Geary Street.
Proceed three blocks.
Turn right onto Powell Street.
The hotel is located on the right.

From Metropolitan Oakland International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 18 miles.

Exit the aiport on Hegenberger Road.
Take I-880 N toward Oakland.
Take I-80 W/San Francisco/Bay Bridge across the Bay Bridge.
Take the 5th Street exit on the left side of the Interstate.
Turn right onto 5th Street.
5th Street crosses Market Street and becomes Cyril Magnin Street.
Turn right onto O'Farrell Street.
Turn left onto Powell Street.
The hotel is located on the right.
7.8 out of 10
Based on 112 rating
This hotel is recommended by 94 travellers
7.8 Hotel Service
8.2 Hotel Condition
8.4 Room Cleanliness
7.8 Room Comfort
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Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 29/05/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Charming experience

The hotel reflects the delightful atmosphere of old San Francisco. The downtown location is perfect, walking distance to just about every attraction. The rooms could be considered small in this day and age, but they are decorated in an elegant and also practical way. Big isn't always better! Service was excellent.

Recommended by Q from Oregon Coast

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 28/05/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Very Nice

The hotel room was small but it was fine we only slept in the room and it was very clean and the staff was VERY polite, the hotel was very nice overall. The best thing was the trolley drop off was in front of the hotel much appreciated! THank you

Recommended by The Roybals from Los Angeles

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 28/05/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

What a great Hotel!

The place was so cute and classy - yes the rooms were a little small but the flavor of the hotel made it possible to overlook it. Everyone was so helpful and nice. It is also woderful to see a "pet friendly" place even though we left our dogs at home! Can't wait to come back and stay again.

Recommended by Lynn from Galveston, TX

Guest rating 6.0
Posted on 21/05/2008
Hotel Service
4.0
Hotel Condition
6.0
Room Cleanliness
6.0
Room Comfort
6.0

A Nice Stay

The hotel's location is fabulous, walking distance to nice restaurants, museums and stores. The hotel room and bathroom were very little and this made it a bit unconfortable. I chose it because I thought I had read it had big rooms and was disapointed to find the contrary. The hotel is old and the maintenance is not good, it really looks old. It is not really clean. The restaurant at the street level is good. It was a nice stay but the thing that bothered me the most was the size of the room and bathroom.

Recommended by Norma from Mexico City

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 07/05/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Great Lively Hotel!!!

Sears fine food across the street is great for breakfast. Take the BART to the airport! It is only 4-5 blocks up fromt he Powell Street Stn. and is a huge money saver! Cab one way=$50 (with tip) BART = $5.50 each person one way.

Recommended by Cindy from Vancouver BC

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 05/05/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Had a great time

The food was unbelievable in San Francisco

Recommended by sue from worcester,massachusetts

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 30/04/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Location, Location, Location

This hotel is in a great location if you want to experience the SF tourist thing. The hotel is old but the decor has been updated. The elevators are slow and small and the hotel has an old feel to it but again it is a great location.

Recommended by Deb from Seattle,WA

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 28/04/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

super location in SF, on the Powell St. cable car line

Go to the Walgreen's across the street and buy a Muni Pass for 11.00. It gives you unlimited rides on cable cars, buses, trams for 24 hours.

Recommended by Lynn from Reno

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 23/04/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

My stay at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel

To me the hotel was near everything---right on the cable car line, shopping everywhere, China Town a quick three block walk.

Recommended by Myron from St. Louis, MO

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 23/04/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

A Weekend On the Coast

Location, location, location! What a great spot to be in San Francisco. The hotel was beautiful and a great choice to stay at while visiting the city. I did have a difficult time tracking down the Concierge on Friday, and when I did, she was not helpful. That aside, my three night stay was excellent. The next time I travel to the city, I will again book a room at the Sir Francis Drake.

Recommended by Andrew from Milwaukee, WI

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* Prices shown are for the period of 04/07/2008 to 03/08/2008 , excluding taxes and fees

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