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Sir Francis Drake Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel

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450 Powell Street Union Square
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Sir Francis Drake Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel: Good Location    Check Rates
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    • stappm
  • Updated By stappm on January 29, 2007
    • This hotel is in a great location, just off Union Square, but is showing some serious signs of aging. One great part is that the night club, "Starlite Room", on the top floor is a great place that always has lots of people and lots of great dancing. Up-scale, dress-code, R & B - mix of tourists and locals, great view. Be sure to check out the roses in the entry room, they are the most beautiful I have ever seen. Flown in weekly from So. America, you will not believe they are real.

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Directions: Union Square
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    • AndreasK
  • By AndreasK on September 8, 2002
    • Sir Francis Drake Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel - San Francisco
    by AndreasK
    We stayed at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel at Union Square in downtown San Francisco. The hotel was built in 1928 and is a San Francisco legend. It is conveniently located near the theatre district and just a few steps from Chinatown. We made reservation for our room while we were still in Germany and got a very good deal !

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  • By sfgal on August 25, 2002
    • Stay at Sir Francis Drake, just recently renovated (1999).
    About $170 US

    At the top floor is the Starlight Room which offers a 270 degree view of the area! It is a restaurant/nightclub with a big band orchestra.

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  • Directions: At the heart of Union Square, just behind Sak's Fifth Avenue.
  • Other Contact: www.sirfrancisdrake.com
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  • By dalestar on August 24, 2002
    • Sir Francis Drake Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel - San Francisco
    by dalestar
    Stayed at the Sir Francis Drake on Powell Street. I would also recommend the Westin St. Francis or the Grand Hyatt also nearby.

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    Sir Francis Drake Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel: Nice to see, nice to touch, but don't stay    Check Rates
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  • By aussierunamok on January 2, 2006
    • The Sir Francis Drake Hotel on Union Square is in a great location. The cable car stops are right outside the entrance (this is also a problem due to the noise they generate at night). Famous for it's Beefeater doormen, it's nice to be met with a smile after returning from an exploration of nearby Chinatown or the wharf precinct.

    Reception staff are efficient, but very rude. Concierge service is the absolute worst I've experienced anywhere - you're probably better off DIY - or do what I was forced to do - go to the hotel across the street and see their concierge.

    The hotel lobby has a quaint almost Aladdinesque feel to it - a little tacky for some. The carpeting in the hallways is reminescent of that in "The Shining". The rooms are clean, but need serious updating - peeling wall paper, every tile in the bathroom was cracked - plumbing needs checking (seems to take the bath forever to drain), and cracked bathroom mirrors. The window mounted airconditioning is noisy (useful for blocking out the clamour of the cable cars). The toiletries provided are nice though (Aveda).

    The hotel restaurant serves Italian food - competently prepared with service to match. The cafe/bistro has a nice ambience to it, friendly staff and the coffee is very good. The Starlight room is spectacular - wonderful views, cocktails, a quality wine list. Live music some nights - great if you're into jazz and lounge, or for pre-dinner drinks - make sure you book on weekends. Gentlemen should wear a jacket.

    So the verdict - great amenities - all open to the public. Poor service, dated rooms needing some TLC. Come for the bar and the restaurants, but stay elsewhere.

    The famous Beefeater doormen - get a photo with one - they're very friendly.
    Unbeatable location - close to cable cars, Chinatown, and with a bonus 24 hour Walgreens across the road for thos last minute "oops I forgot (my toothbrush again)" emergencies.

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  • Price: US$180 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Directions: Union Square - Powell St.
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  • Updated By bluewilldo on August 30, 2002
    • This is a rather average hotel with the regular amenities... minbar, concierge, airport shuttle, exercise room, room service, etc. They also have two restaurants/ coffee bars and even a club. But what really sets this hotel apart from the others is it's history. Built in 1928 the Drake still retains that old time charm, forever captured in the style of the time.

    The Sir Francis Drake Hotel is a landmark that I often use with my friends (e.g. 'let's meet in Caffe Espresso in the Drake hotel at six'). It is so convenient, just blocks from Chinatown, Nob Hill, Moscone, SOMA, and the theatre and financial districts.

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  • Phone: 800-795-7129
  • Directions: Union Square
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    • TANjarin
  • By TANjarin on June 16, 2004
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    Sir Francis Drake is a historic hotel, built in 1928. It offers a mixture of timeless elegance and high style. Very chic! The service from it's entire staff was very professional and very friendly.

    The concierge available assists in almost anything, from taxi cabs, tickets to shows, meusums, or local attractions, to rental car reservations. The hotel offers Scala's Bistro for fine dining (i highly recommend it). Harry Denton's Starlight Room, which is a 1930's style nightclub with a 180 degree view of downtown from the 21st floor (also highly recommended!) Plus a european coffee shop, Caffe Espresso, complete with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The rooms come complete with Aveda products such as shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap, and facial wash. A fully stocked mini bar, and great views from the rooms!

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
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  • Phone: 800 795 7129
  • Directions: by Union Square right behind Macy's!
  • Website: www.sirfrancisdrake.com
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    • WheninRome
  • Updated By WheninRome on February 16, 2009
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    My company put us up at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel during the time I was on the job. We had a corporate discount so we decided to stay in this hotel even after I was off the clock and we had to pay for it ourselves. With the corporate discount we couldn't beat the price for such a great location (next to Union Square) - in the middle of the shopping district and not far from anything. I am not sure how expensive it would be without the discount however.

    The hotel was exceptional. It was in the model of a European hotel, the rooms were small, but sufficient, and very nicely decorated. You could hear a little bit of the street noise in the room, but I don't imagine there are very many centrally located hotels in SF where you can't hear street noise. The lobby area was meticulously decorated, the lobby bar was almost always full of people in the evenings and was a nice place to stop by for a nightcap before retiring to bed. On the top floor was a nightclub called "Harry Denton's Starlight Room". We never went in, but it also looked very plush and always crowded.

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Phone: 415.392.7755
  • Directions: Near Union Square at the corner of Powell and Sutter Streets.
  • Website: http://www.sirfrancisdrake.com/
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