The Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel is more than just a SF Union Square hotel. It is the perfect gateway to the city, just steps from the best shopping, world-class theaters, and California's best cuisine.
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Boutique Hotel, Historic Hotel, Luxury Suites, Starlight Lounge, Wedding Venue, Meeting & Event Venue
Our Specialties: Starlight Lounge, Sunday Drag Brunch, Presidential Suite, Historic Hotel, Meeting & Event Venue, Wedding Venue, Beefeater Doorman
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Reviews for Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel received an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews.
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My Review by Jasmine Sandhu via Gogobot on 5/20/2014
Stayed here during the holidays with my family and it is a hotel with a lot of character. Apparently one of the most haunted places in San Francisco b
My Review by Basha Leah via Gogobot on 12/11/2013
The location is perfect - right in the heart of the shopping area and blocks from the theaters. The cable car goes right up the hill from there. The
My Review by Susan McBeth via Gogobot on 10/23/2013
Loved the historic nature of the Drake Hotel. We were in town for a short weekend and they were conveniently located within walking distance of some
My Review by via Gayot on 8/10/2012
Now under the Kimpton Hotels umbrella, this property is one of San Francisco's better-known landmark hotels --- not only is it one of the most iconic structures in town, but its doormen are renowned for dressing up as London Beefeaters.…
A little trumped up. by Liz S via Insider Pages on 8/6/2010
Attractive but pricey. Got two glasses of wine upon my arrival at the lobby bar and it was $26. Crazy!! Staff is a bit cool. I think our sheets were cleaned once, and we were there 7 days. It is a convenient location. Had to walk a block…
Good Service by Melissa C via Insider Pages on 9/3/2008
Rooms were clean and nice but so small. Good service and food. Housekeeping was very accomodating. It is also well located and not a bad walk to the convention center, restaurants etc. Would recommend this hotel
Not the Saint Francis Hotel - thank goodness by edwat via Citysearch on 12/8/2007
When I first found the Drake on the hotels dot com website - at an unbeatable rate, I was a little nervous. I pictured the Drake of the 80's when it was the orphan of Union Square, and needed updating badly. My wife and I are ashamed or…
NOT Recommended, because of several reasons... by akenaten via Citysearch on 7/5/2007
I found a "good deal", so-to-speak, on-line. I then called the hotel to make the reservation through them, so that I could reserve a tower-level room and to request a view. Non-smoking.\r
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love the outfits by banana988 via Citysearch on 10/29/2006
the doormen are so cute in their outfits and the customer service is great. the rooms are on the small side but otherwise, a good place to stay
Ok place by Brian T via Insider Pages on 7/14/2006
Rooms where OK size, Nice location and easy to get to the play we went to. Only bad thing is bed bugs. My wife was eaten alive by bed bugs. Well not eaten alive but many on her legs. Luckily they liked her instead of me :)
Lovely, comfy, historic hotel by Erin E. via Judy's Book on 6/11/2006
The Sir Francis Drake is a lovely little hotel right in heart of Union Square. One of the only SF hotels on the official register of US Historic Hotels, it's a full service hotel old-school opulence with the sweet feel of a little boutique…
Cool atmosphere, small rooms by Gavin W. via Judy's Book on 8/19/2005
My parents stayed in the Sir Francis Drake once when they were visiting me, and from going into their rooms, I got the impression that although the tone and atmosphere of the room, and entire hotel for that matter, are really cool, the…
Cool atmosphere, small rooms by Pia S via Insider Pages on 8/17/2005
My parents stayed in the Sir Francis Drake once when they were visiting me, and from going into their rooms, I got the impression that although the tone and atmosphere of the room, and entire hotel for that matter, are really cool, the…
Centrally Located Hotel in San Francisco by W C. via Judy's Book on 8/16/2005
The Sir Francis Drake Hotel is located on Powell Street in San Francisco, near the downtown Union Square shopping district. It's quite centrally located and posh. It's also a place to see and be seen as many hip and young San…
Hotel by Tony N via Insider Pages on 5/20/2005
A famous hotel located in the heart of union square. Great food and great location to see every thing that you want to see in San Francisco. If you can afford it you must go there. Very pricey.
A San Francisco classic. by Contributor via Citysearch on 6/3/2004
The Scene
This property is one of San Francisco's better-known landmark hotels. Its clientele love the doormen, who dress up as London Beefeaters. A cable stop is right outside the front door, and the ornate (some might say…
