Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

  • 450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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The Sir Francis Drake is located at Powell and Sutter, one block north of Union Square, with the famous cable cars stopping right at the front door. Built ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Estimated Price: From $167

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1056 reviews

93% of guests recommend this place.

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

Nice Price, Nice Hotel, very comfortable beds, room a little small but exactly what you would expect from an older Hotel like the Francis Drake. more on Expedia

I had a great stay while I was there and look forward to returning. more on TravelPost.com

If your there to see the city and see the sites this is the best location,Friendliest staff and all around Great Hotel! more on Yahoo! Travel

The Sir Francis Drake hotel is situated in a great location off Union Square and on Nob Hill. more on Agoda.com

The property was well maintained and the staff efficient. more on Orbitz

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Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

I understand the fact that this property was built in 1928. It is a beautiful hotel that is quite modern for the times. It is in a great location, just a few blocks from Union Square, and from great p ... more on TripAdvisor

Stayed for a week. Very comfortable room, excellent bed, beautiful linens, good size bathroom, plenty of hot water etc. The hotel is very well situated, making it a great base from which to explore SF ... more on TripAdvisor

the location of this hotel was perfect. right by union square and walking distance to pier 34... I'd say about a 30min walk. the hotel has a great restaurant with delicous breakfast and dinners. the h ... more on TripAdvisor

well the sir francis drake was the last hotel on our itenery while we were on tour. Firstly let me say that whatever the price may be, the situation of this hotel is excellent. 1 block from union squa ... more on TripAdvisor

The hotel get terrible marks because the soundproofing between rooms is some of the worst I have experienced at any hotel in any price range. When my neighbor started rolling calls to NY at 4:30am, th ... more on TripAdvisor

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Top Reviews From Orbitz

The Drake hotel is in a prime location for visiting many of the fine tourist attractions that are ... more on Orbitz

The property was well maintained and the staff efficient. The starlite room bar at the top was ... more on Orbitz

The Sir Francis Drake is a beautiful property, intricately remodeled with attention to detail. The ... more on Orbitz

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28 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

Great location! Room was small, but nice view overlooking Union Sq. Service was very friendly. Parking was difficult. more on Yahoo! Travel

The Sir Francis Drake appears to be one of the older hotels in San Fran. The atmosphere feels a little old timey, but everything is clean and neat, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The location is close to many of the attractions ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This Hotel was fabulous for Catching the cable car or bus to just about anywhere in San Fran., The people were very accomadating and extremly Nice!! The rooms are small, but remember these are historical buildings, most of the Hotels ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The location of this hotel was great. The rooms desperately need to be refurbished. The tile in the shower/tub was cracked and stained. While the bathroom was clean it did not feel so ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The room was in desperate need of updating - the curtains were falling down and the carpet was worn. The room itself was TINY and you were unable to enjoy the view because of the AC unit in the window. The windows themselves were ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Local

This is a great hotel if you want to be close to everything. Shopping, restaurants, theater, churches, tourist attractions, etc. Staff great, rooms are clean and bright and old world. San ... more on Yahoo! Local

You have to wonder who is writing these. From NY on vacation. Great location, great door man, Great Hotel and decor.. Highly suggest staying there. Great beds, small rooms but expect that in the city. Large people can NOT fit on the ... more on Yahoo! Local

The rooms are small Only local TV stations The showers are awful..water is basically warm... They have a dance club on the top floor..wednesday ... more on Yahoo! Local

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Great Amenities at Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel:

  • Parking
  • Full service health spa
  • Elevators
  • Limousine service
  • Spa
  • Non smoking rooms available
  • Pets considered
  • Premium channels
  • Rollaway bed
  • High speed internet access in public areas
  • Accessible facilities
  • Airport transportation
  • Paid parking
  • Turn down service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Internet services
  • Toiletries
  • In-room wireless internet
  • Laundry/valet service
  • Business center/services
  • Laundry/valet services
  • Smoking rooms
  • On-site parking
  • Ballroom
  • Safe deposit boxes
  • Scala's restaurant
  • Medical assistance available
  • Audio visual equipment rental
  • Currency exchange
  • Housekeeping - daily

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