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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

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

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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 108 rating
This hotel is recommended by 93 travellers
7.8 Hotel Service
8.4 Hotel Condition
8.4 Room Cleanliness
7.8 Room Comfort
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Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 31/07/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Would stay there again

Nice hotel, close to many attractions, trolley stops right outside door.

Recommended by Jim

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 31/07/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Old World Charm - Lovely Hotel

Very close to shopping and lots of restaurants. Also trolley car stop right outside the door of the hotel.

Recommended by Beth from Chantilly, Virginia

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 31/07/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Don't stay on 20th floor!

Maru Sushi across the street was EXCELLENT!

Recommended by Dana from Hamilton, NJ

Guest rating 6.0
Posted on 24/07/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
4.0

Showing it's age.

Harry Denton's on the 21st floor. Where else can you go and pay $15 to get into a bar to buy $13 martini's?

Recommended by Ryan from Sacramento, CA

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 20/07/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Best position in San Fran!

If you are going to be in the hotel on a Sunday you should book for the Sundays A Drag Show in The Starlight Room on top of the hotel. It was a a fun afternoon. They also do great cocktails.

Recommended by Deborah from Australia

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 19/07/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

We'll be back!

Eat breakfast at Sear's across the way..the silver dollar pancakes are to die for and google free dble decker ride from Union Sq. to wharf. The 80 min. boat cruise was the best value for $18 when you get it online.

Recommended by Bobbi and Liz from Dallas

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 12/07/2008
Hotel Service
6.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Great location

If you plan on using the cable car and buses to get to places, purchase a 3 day or 7 day Muni Pass. We made up the cost of a 3 day pass in one day!

Recommended by Karen from Honolulu, HI

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 09/07/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Nice, but...

Get the "Go Card" it is well work the cost. The discounts and freebies more than excede the expense. I found the card very convenient.

Recommended by Brenda from New Orleans, LA

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 09/07/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Wonderful Hotel

This hotel was great. Everyone on the staff was extremely helpful and wonderful to be around. The rooms were a bit small but extremely nice and clean. I give this hotel very high marks and would recommend this to anyone heading to San Francisco. The cable car picks you up right outside the front door which is also a plus.

Recommended by Patrick from Alabama

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 09/07/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Highly Recommend

Great Location. Near Shops and all ransportation.

Recommended by Peggy from Malba, New York

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* Prices shown are for the period of 07/09/2008 to 07/10/2008 , excluding taxes and fees

All rates are per double room per night and exclude taxes and fees. They are subject to availability.

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