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 (121)
Ratings and reviews for Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel
- All travelers (121) 3.8 / 5
- Business (21) 4 / 5
- Couples (56) 3.7 / 5
- Families (18) 3.8 / 5
- Friends (9) 4.1 / 5
- Singles (12) 3.6 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (3) 4.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.7
- 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
Sparky George
Great for Union Square shopping.
Very nice and elegant. Staff was very friendly. Great location for Union Square shopping and sight seeing. The room and bathroom were very small, but I figured with a last minute reservation the better rooms were taken.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
KBSHERM
Perfect SF Union Square
We arrived 4 hours before check in and the gracious young man at the front desk was able to check us in! On a Friday! Great location to check out and explore all of SF. Room was small, but very well appointed and clean! Overall a great value for the price. Only suprise, $50 to vallet the car overnight.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
parvez23
Solid Elegance
Overall we had a great time. Amazing location, right smack in the heart of Union Square area of San Francisco. The room was very comfortable. Only downside was our bathroom was super small. It was a solid stay for the price we got. If I were to have paid more I would of been a bit disappointed.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
rosenyny
Charming Hotel in Charming Union Square, SF
We spent one very lovely evening at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel on Union Square in between visiting family up and down California. The room is very stylishly appointed with great beds, pillows, and linens. The only down side for room amenities was there was no coffee maker or mini-refrigerator in the room. The other disappointment was that the Starlight room is closed on Sunday nights so we were not able to enjoy any time there. We were looking forward to having a cocktail there and taking in the view. Oh well, on another stay. Otherwise it was a really nice holiday splurge to stay here the one night. Got a good price for the one night. Additionally, valet parking including tax was $57 per night. That seems steep even for San Francisco and I live in Manhattan. The staff at the hotel are all super friendly and helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Would definitely recommend Piazza Pelligrini in the North Beach neighborhood for a good Italian meal (about a mile walk from Union Square). It's on the corner of Washington Square on Columbus and Green I think. Very fun and charming wait staff and great food and lots of it for the price.
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.
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