Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel
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Hotel Overview
We LOVED THIS HOTEL!
My husband, mother and I stayed at Sir Francis Drake for just one night and absolutely loved it....
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LadyRay
- Apr 16, 2013
Great at UnionSquare
Just what you need when you visit San Francisco. Close to everything. Hotel is well done and staff...
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Worldwide Traveler Couple
- Apr 16, 2013
Legendary grandeur with modern convenience and views in Union Square
Grand in architecture and design, the Sir Francis Drake is a majestic hotel with connections to the past and present. The restored 1930s lobby -- complete with classically attired doormen -- invokes the Italian renaissance, while rooms boast modern conveniences such as TV and high-speed Internet access (fees apply). Food lovers appreciate tasty dishes from Scala's Bistro, while the views of the city from legendary lounge Harry Denton's Starlight Room are second to none. The hotel is part of the Kimpton chain.
Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel Rooms
- Accessible Classic Two Double
- Accessible room with 2 double beds
- Accessible Classic Queen
- Accessible room with 1 queen bed
- Classic Queen
- Classic Room with 1 queen bed
- City View Queen Room
- City View Queen Room with a queen bed
- Historic Queen
- Historic Queen room with 1 queen bed
- Classic Two Queen
- Classic room with 2 queen beds
- City View Two Queen
- City View Deluxe Room with two Queen beds
- Classic Two Double
- Classic room with 2 double beds
- Grand Two Queen
- Spacious room with 2 queen beds and additional seating arrangement
- Classic King
- Classic Room with 1 king bed
- City View King Deluxe
- City View King Deluxe with one king bed
- Accessible Grand King
- Accessible Spacious Grand King Room, 1 King bed
- Grand King
- One king bed - additional seating arrangement
- Parlor Suite
- Parlor Suite 384 square feet seating for 8 connect to second bedroom.
- Presidential Suite
- Presidential Suite 644 square feet connects to KPRE and pullout sofa
- Acc Classic Queen Roll In Shwr
- 1 Queen Bed, Room has a roll in Shower. Communication Features Available.
Amenities
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- Air conditioned
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Pets allowed
- Elevators
- Executive level
- 24 hour security
- FEMA approved
- Activities
- Spa services
- Night club
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop
- Room service
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Business center
- Maid service
- Laundry service
- Concierge desk
- ATM/Cash machine
- Security
- Wake-up service
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Porters
- Conference facilities
- Audio visual equipment
- Conference suite
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Room
- Television with cable
- Radio
- Cordless phone
- Safe
- Phone with speaker
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Desk with lamp
- Mini bar
- Hairdryer in room
- In room movies
- Temperature control
- Electronic door locks
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Sprinklers in rooms
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Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- Oakland International Airport, (OAK), 20.00, MI, S; San Francisco International Airport, (SFO), 17.00, MI, S; San Jose International Airport, (SJC), 46.00, MI, N;
- Area description
- City Center
Nearby points of interest
- Kertesz Gallery: 0 mi
- Union Square: 0.1 mi
- Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.3 mi
- Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.3 mi
- Grace Cathedral: 0.3 mi
- Don Soker Gallery: 0.4 mi
- St Patrick's Church: 0.4 mi
- Cable Car Museum: 0.4 mi
- Cartoon Art Museum: 0.4 mi
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.5 mi
- Transamerica Pyramid: 0.5 mi
- Moscone Center: 0.5 mi
- Nob Hill: 0.5 mi
- Chinatown: 0.6 mi
- 871 Fine Arts: 0.6 mi
- Kertesz Gallery: 0 mi
- Union Square: 0.1 mi
- Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.3 mi
- Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.3 mi
- Grace Cathedral: 0.3 mi
- Don Soker Gallery: 0.4 mi
- St Patrick's Church: 0.4 mi
- Cable Car Museum: 0.4 mi
- Cartoon Art Museum: 0.4 mi
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.5 mi
- Transamerica Pyramid: 0.5 mi
- Moscone Center: 0.5 mi
- Nob Hill: 0.5 mi
- Chinatown: 0.6 mi
- 871 Fine Arts: 0.6 mi
- Octagon House: 0.7 mi
- Civic Centre: 0.8 mi
- SoMa: 0.8 mi
- San Francisco City Hall: 0.9 mi
- Ferry Building: 0.9 mi
- Coit Tower: 0.9 mi
- Haas Lilienthal House: 0.9 mi
- Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 1 mi
- San Francisco Symphony: 1 mi
- Lafayette Park: 1.1 mi
- ATT Park: 1.1 mi
- Pioneer's Monument: 1.1 mi
- Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.1 mi
- Japantown: 1.2 mi
- Japan Center: 1.2 mi
- Port of San Francisco: 1.2 mi
- Lombard Street: 1.3 mi
- Underwater World: 1.3 mi
- Aquarium of the Bay: 1.3 mi
- Pier 39: 1.4 mi
- Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.4 mi
- Ghirardelli Square: 1.4 mi
- San Francisco Experience: 1.4 mi
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.4 mi
- Wyland Gallery: 1.4 mi
- Hyde Street Pier: 1.5 mi
- Musee Mecanique: 1.5 mi
- Lands End: 1.8 mi
- Mission Dolores: 2 mi
- Mission Delores: 2 mi
Dining
- Scalas Bistro
- Scalas Bistro located on the main level of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel features an award-winning Italian and French inspired menu with breakfast lunch and dinner served daily.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (122)
Ratings and reviews for Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel
- All travelers (122) 3.8 / 5
- Business (21) 4 / 5
- Couples (56) 3.7 / 5
- Families (19) 3.7 / 5
- Friends (9) 4.1 / 5
- Singles (12) 3.6 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (3) 4.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.2
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 3.7
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 3.7
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
DeeRezd
Fantastic historic hotel
Our stay at this hotel was great. The customer service at check-in surpassed our expectations. The gentleman who was assisting us with choosing a room was nice enough to explain the layout of the building, which rooms had the best views, and which rooms were the quietest (there's a nightclub on the top floor of the hotel). He was even nice enough to upgrade our room to a junior suite. The room was spacious, clean, decorated beautifully, and the bathroom was huge. Overall, the hotel was in a great central location, and the cable car stop was right outside which was super convenient. We would definitely stay there again if we found ourselves back in San Francisco.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
UmbrellaLA
Good location
Convenient to Union Sq. The rooms are a bit of a letdown after seeing the once-grand lobby.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Doug H.
Great Hotel, Great Location
My friend and I came in for the 49ers/Green Bay Playoff game and stayed here. Great hotel, great staff, nice location. Bar on the roof is definitely pricey but its a fantastic view.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
HighVoltLineman
Great Location, Small beautiful Room
Overall experience was wonderful. The staff were friendly and the room was clean. However, it was very small and I could hear the street noise. I loved the environment and would stay at this location another time.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Swan Oyster Bar!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
oldman in condo
Sentimental Visit
I have been staying at the Sir Francis Drake since my honeymoon in 1975. The hotel has a great location and the staff is very friendly. The rooms are a little small. The bathroom required closing the door to use the commode. Missed having a coffee pot in the room but there was a Starbucks in the hotel. Their new conservation program paid for my room service bill.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
RVU Interviewee
Wedding Party
Worked out great being part of the wedding party and having us all stay at the Sir Francis Drake. Conveniently located to shopping and dining on union square.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Right across the street is a great diner which serves and excellent, and affordable, breaktfast.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
LA to Miami
CLASSIC AND ECCENTRIC SAN FRANCISCO STYLE
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE IS THE PERFECT BLEND OF CLASSIC GRANDEUR AND HIP MODERN DAY STYLE. WISH THEY HAD MORE THAN EXCLUSIVELY LOCAL BEERS--ALTHOUGH THEY'RE FUN TO TRY, SOMETIMES IT'S NICE TO GET WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
In Hotel
DRAG BRUNCH ON SUNDAYS AT STARLIGHT LOUNGE.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Wyoming Bound
SFO
there was a paucity of pillows and towels...would have been nice to have more - the water pressure in the shower was terrible
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Just what I needed
I have not stayed at this hotel for a few years. However, decided to try it again. I was very satisfied with the location , staff and my petite room. It was fine for one person but not for more. The only down side was that their gym was still being remodeled and a charge to use another gym. I will rebook again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Withiin a few blocks there are many dining options. A cab ride is not necessary
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Can't beat the location
We got a rock-bottom (for San Francisco) price on a small but very comfortable room within earshot of the cable car bells. San Francisco is a great city to walk in, and the Drake is a fine place to start: we strolled to Chinatown, the financial district, the Embarcadero, but BART, Muni, the historic F tram, and of course the cable cars are all convenient to the hotel as well. We enjoyed a cocktail at the Starlight lounge with twinkling views of the city, followed by a very comfortable bed. The Drake is a San Fransisco legend, and Kimpton has done a great job of preserving the ambiance.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Every designer under the sun has a shop in the Union Square area.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great City Accessability
This hotel stands at the hub of San Francisco Marketplace district , walking distance from Union Square. The cable car stops directly in front of the lobby doors. The upgrade to the room with 2 queen beds was well worth the extra $14/night. This room was spacious with a large tub for relaxing bubble baths. The room refrigerator helped with keeping our water cool and our fruit fresh. Overall, we'd do ti all again just the same.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
