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Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD
Elegant, stylish intimate and ideally located in the heart of San Francisco's fashionable Union Square, the Sir Francis Drake Hotel has been a symbol of gracious charm in the city since 1928. And right at our front door, the famous cable cars stop to take visitors to the many popular destinations in everyone's favorite city. The hotel is located on Untion Square which is the center of the city's shopping and theater districts. It is moments away from the Financial District and with in walking distance of Moscone Convention Center.
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
3.8 out of 5
(44 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Hotel address: 450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94102
Only 1M to EMB airport!
Downtown - Near Theaters, Financial District and Moscone Convention Center
A warm setting with timeless appeal, like a classic Parisian bistro. Locals and travelers from around the world gather to dine on mouthwatering cuisine, sip cocktails and watch as the Union Square Powell Street cable cars glide by.
Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room
440 square feet, in the heart of Union Square includes sitting area with pull out sofa
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
3.8 out of 5
(44 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
Excellent location, good price, but...
Brent and Samantha Dec 3, 2009
This was the first vacation my fiancee and I took to San Francisco. We selected the hotel based on location, price, and the ... reviews. We were not let down. However, buyer beware: (1) the rooms are on the small side (but this is an older hotel in downtown San Fran so it should be expected and don't be surprised), (2) the rooms on the top two floors get feedback from the live band that play on the weekends (don't stay in them if you plan to go to bed before 1 am or are a light sleeper), and (3) the valet service is $51 per night (no one warned us about that until we arrived). The hotel staff was very helpful - from front desk to valet to room service. We recommend the bistro on the ground floor and taking public transportation (the cable car line runs right in front of the hotel - $5 - and the city buses run on the streets just above and below - $2). We also took a $7 cab ride from the hotel to pier 33 for the Alcatraz tour.
Traveler type: Couples
Take public transportation! Not only is it inexpensive, but the native San Franciscans are friendly and will get you on the right bus if you get lost.
Score
4 out of 5
fantastic couples retreat
Dan S. Nov 25, 2009
this place was up with the best! world class fun. when in las vegas (my home)it's the mandalay bay, when in san francisco ... it's the sir francis drake. it's that simple ask anyone! great restaurants, outstanding shopping and the trollies, Oh the trollies!two nights three days of nonstop fun! I love L.V. but Las Vegas has nothing on San Francisco.
Traveler type: Couples
while shopping, wear comfort, don't plan on eating at the same restaurant twice, their all different and all great. we looked to see for tell tail signs of "rice a roni" but it was not served anywhere! the overall experence was great.
Score
4 out of 5
Sir Francis Drake review
Ouch - parking fee of $52 Nov 9, 2009
[...] should inform guests of $52 parking fee ...
Traveler type: Couples
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
Take public transportation! Not only is it inexpensive, but the native San Franciscans are friendly and will get you on the right bus if you get lost.
--Brent and Samantha, Norco, CA Dec 3, 2009
while shopping, wear comfort, don't plan on eating at the same restaurant twice, their all different and all great. we looked to see for tell tail signs of "rice a roni" but it was not served anywhere! the overall experence was great.
--Dan S., Las vegas, Nevada Nov 25, 2009
Sears or Scalia's in Hotel both awesome....
--Katnola, San Diego Nov 3, 2009
Overall score
3.8 out of 5
(44 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
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Score
4 out of 5
Excellent location, good price, but...
Brent and Samantha Dec 3, 2009
This was the first vacation my fiancee and I took to San Francisco. We selected the hotel based on location, price, and the ... reviews. We were not let down. However, buyer beware: (1) the rooms are on the small side (but this is an older hotel in downtown San Fran so it should be expected and don't be surprised), (2) the rooms on the top two floors get feedback from the live band that play on the weekends (don't stay in them if you plan to go to bed before 1 am or are a light sleeper), and (3) the valet service is $51 per night (no one warned us about that until we arrived). The hotel staff was very helpful - from front desk to valet to room service. We recommend the bistro on the ground floor and taking public transportation (the cable car line runs right in front of the hotel - $5 - and the city buses run on the streets just above and below - $2). We also took a $7 cab ride from the hotel to pier 33 for the Alcatraz tour.
Traveler type: Couples
Take public transportation! Not only is it inexpensive, but the native San Franciscans are friendly and will get you on the right bus if you get lost.
Score
4 out of 5
fantastic couples retreat
Dan S. Nov 25, 2009
this place was up with the best! world class fun. when in las vegas (my home)it's the mandalay bay, when in san francisco ... it's the sir francis drake. it's that simple ask anyone! great restaurants, outstanding shopping and the trollies, Oh the trollies!two nights three days of nonstop fun! I love L.V. but Las Vegas has nothing on San Francisco.
Traveler type: Couples
while shopping, wear comfort, don't plan on eating at the same restaurant twice, their all different and all great. we looked to see for tell tail signs of "rice a roni" but it was not served anywhere! the overall experence was great.
Score
4 out of 5
Sir Francis Drake review
Ouch - parking fee of $52 Nov 9, 2009
[...] should inform guests of $52 parking fee ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Great location,clean hotel
Katnola Nov 3, 2009
The location is super, easy to shop and walk all over city. Short cab ride or hop on cable car in front of hotel to any part ... of city. Union Sq has lots of shops, eateries,bars,sights to see. Directly across the street Famous Sears restaurant, awesome breakfast ,lunch or dinner inexpensive. The build your Bloody Mary in the hotel bar is Great! Staff was so helpful always asking if I needed anything and offering to take shopping bags to my room. Classy Doorman very friendly and helpful with directions. Though the room was not too big it was perfect and quiet, the room was very clean. Bed was great.I heard that the Brunch was Awesome will try next time, people were bragging about it.
Traveler type: Business
Sears or Scalia's in Hotel both awesome....
Score
3 out of 5
Just okay stay at Sir Francis Drake
leaudaddy Nov 2, 2009
Hotel is in great location, the pictures on line make it look a little more grandiose than it actually is in person. Not ... quite shabby, but a little frayed at the edges . Bar on roof has an amazing view. Room was very small and we found previous guests shoes under our bed. My guess is that they were worn by an escort that was subsequently murdered after sex then butchered in the cramped bathroom and thrown out the old school windows piece by piece to the teaming hordes of hungry vagrants which comprise the bulk of San Francisco's sidewalk traffic.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
drake sf
ciclisto Nov 1, 2009
very nice for the price classic old hotel perfect location great staff,,, noisy neighbors[*] ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Great deal on a fabulous hotel!
Worldwide conference traveler Nov 1, 2009
Room was ok. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom was unreasonably small - even for 1 person! No coffee maker in room :( For ... smaller conferences or business gatherings, hotel is great. VERY PET FRIENDLY! One of the best hotels I've been to in terms of pet friendliness! I wish I had brought my dog with me! Location can't be beat! Union square, food, shopping within a very short walk down the block! Beautiful!
Traveler type: Business
Score
2 out of 5
No welcome for tourists ...
Andre Oct 29, 2009
The location of this hotel is perfect. Cable Car stops in front of the hotel. The rooms are nice and friendly. Only, tourists ... are not welcome - clients should be businesslike. You feel it while talking to the staff. The Parking Fee of 46 USD per Day is immense.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
fun in san francisco
retired traveler Oct 28, 2009
very friendly and helpful staff; great location to enjoy city touring ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Beautiful hotel - small rooms
Nursechaos Oct 22, 2009
If I was to have the chance to return to San Francisco, I would certainly consider staying at the Drake again. With the ... exception of small room, the place was amazing. The staff was right there to attend to our every need. Very nice indeed!
Traveler type: Family
You can catch the trolley cars and watch them on the turn table just a few blocks away from the hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
sweet hotel....good view...room clean..
robbie Oct 12, 2009
we loved room were on our honeymoon..2 fifty year-olds having a great time ..some chipped paint in tub..towel rack broke i ... fixed it ..but i weigh 275...might of pulled to hard...(hahahah)..we liked foom and would reccommend it...[...] at front desk is awesome!!!!
Traveler type: Couples
golden gate bridge/golden gate park
Score
4 out of 5
Great Value
Kiana Sep 20, 2009
The Scala Resturant has long been one of our favorite places to eat. We decided to stay at Sir Francis Drake for its ... location and food. We were not disappointed in either. The staff is more than friendly and the beds very comfortable. The service is excellent and staff very friendly. Would stay again and take the money I save shopping.
Traveler type: Couples
Try the wild Alaskan King Salmon at Scala's resturant in the hotel. Also very nice night club on top floor if you don't mind paying the cover charge.
Score
4 out of 5
Great location
Liz Sep 14, 2009
Great location. The cable car stops right outside the hotel. ...
Traveler type: Business
Score
4 out of 5
Great location
nnet Sep 5, 2009
When you read the other reviews and they say the bathrooms are small, they don't do justice to the size...incredibly small to ... the point where you can have one person stand in the space at a time. That aside, brilliant location, clean, charming old hotel, looks like it has been recently done up, and great price. If you're there for a short stay the bathroom won't worry you, and I'd seriously consider staying there again.
Traveler type: Business
Hop skip and a jump to Macys
Score
2 out of 5
The service was good
Don Aug 10, 2009
The service was good. The room and bathroon were incredibly small. The hotel in general still needs some work as well. ... Housekeeping forgot to leave towels on our second day and I called the front desk and they sent only hand towels and bath towels, we still had no washcloths. The ice machine on our floor didn't work. This hotel would be a good value at 1/2 the price.
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
SF Weekend
SF Jul 24, 2009
The hotel location was excellent. The room was fine. The staff were good (nothing exceptionally good or bad). I liked the ... club on top of the hotel.
Traveler type: Couples
Maps with different runs and their corresponding mileage were provided upon request.
Score
4 out of 5
San Francisco
Simru12 Jul 13, 2009
Nothing the hotel can do about it due to the way the building was constructed, but the bathrooms are extremely small. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Sears' Fine Food and Lori's Diner are both right across the street. Great places for a fast and affordable breakfast.
Score
4 out of 5
A Romantic Getaway!
The Kenlein couple May 28, 2009
My Husband and I flew from Orange County and we arrived at SFO at 8:10 AM.We went to the Sir Frances Drake Hotel expecting to ... sit around and wait for a room til check in which is at 3pm... but it was the opposite!The Hotel representative grabbed our bags and said "we have a room ready now" My Husband and I were very happy and free to enjoy the rest of the morning, without lugging our bags everywhere!!!Thank you for that Sir Frances Drake!!! We will come again! The Kenlein's
Traveler type: Couples
The Empress of China!! Located in China town...A Great food and wonderful service...
Score
2 out of 5
dissapointed
kb May 3, 2009
needs updating ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Great room after bad first nite
bill rice Apr 23, 2009
would go back for second room and for person at front desk who got it for us. ...
Traveler type: Family
overlooking union square, what more can i say
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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Take public transportation! Not only is it inexpensive, but the native San Franciscans are friendly and will get you on the right bus if you get lost.
--Brent and Samantha, Norco, CA Dec 3, 2009
while shopping, wear comfort, don't plan on eating at the same restaurant twice, their all different and all great. we looked to see for tell tail signs of "rice a roni" but it was not served anywhere! the overall experence was great.
--Dan S., Las vegas, Nevada Nov 25, 2009
Sears or Scalia's in Hotel both awesome....
--Katnola, San Diego Nov 3, 2009
You can catch the trolley cars and watch them on the turn table just a few blocks away from the hotel.
--Nursechaos, Washington Oct 22, 2009
golden gate bridge/golden gate park
--robbie, denver,colorado Oct 12, 2009
Try the wild Alaskan King Salmon at Scala's resturant in the hotel. Also very nice night club on top floor if you don't mind paying the cover charge.
--Kiana, Kona, Hawaii Sep 20, 2009
Hop skip and a jump to Macys
--nnet, Melbourne, Australia Sep 5, 2009
Maps with different runs and their corresponding mileage were provided upon request.
--SF, Cameron Park, CA Jul 24, 2009
Sears' Fine Food and Lori's Diner are both right across the street. Great places for a fast and affordable breakfast.
--Simru12, Chicago, IL Jul 13, 2009
The Empress of China!! Located in China town...A Great food and wonderful service...
--The Kenlein couple, Tustin, CA May 28, 2009
overlooking union square, what more can i say
--bill rice, washington, dc Apr 23, 2009
Great swedish pancakes at the Sears Restaurant directly across the street. Get there early for breakfast, as the lineups get big!
--Amrit, USA Dec 31, 2008
Couple of restaurants.
--Jennifer, USA Dec 25, 2008
San francisco is a walking city/ and very easy to get around.
--Karen, Hanover Oct 28, 2008
Starbucks next door and nice breakfast across the street.
--Stacey, USA Oct 11, 2008
Very close to shopping, transit and restaurants
--Gerald, USA Oct 11, 2008
H&M, Forever21, Macy's, etc. The starbucks is literally downstairs with many resturants nearby as well.
--Alex, USA Aug 11, 2008
Every designer under the sun has a shop in the Union Square area.
--Dorothy, Bowdoinham Jul 27, 2008
Tons of stores at every turn
--Melissa, Phoenix, AZ Jul 13, 2008
everything is close by this hotel.
--Malwina, Los Angeles, CA May 4, 2008
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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