Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel
Hotel Overview
Quick Trip
The staff could not be more helpful, everything was great!
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arinnet
- May 10, 2012
Long weekend getaway
The best part about the hotel is its location. It's close to all the great shopping areas and...
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LAgirl88
- Feb 20, 2012
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
- Room Amenities
- Description not provided
- Towers Level Queen Room
- Towers Level Queen Room with 182 square feet, Aveda bath amenities and a Flat Screen TV
- King Connecting to Parlor
- King Connecting to Parlor, 225 square feet, Aveda bath amenities, TV and DVD player
- King Connecting to Pres
- King Connecting to Pres. 260 square feet, Aveda bath Amenities, fully stocked honor bar,
- Parlor Suite
- Parlor Suite, 384 square feet, seating for 8, rooms connect to second bedroom.
- Presidential Suite
- Presidential Suite, 644 square feet connects to KPRE, Dry Sauna and pullout sofa
- Double Double Deluxe Room
- Double Double Deluxe Room, 240 Square feet, Aveda Bath Amenities, Flat Screen TV
- Executive King
- Executive King with one King bed, 472 square feet, Aveda bath amenities
- Executive Queen Queen
- Executive Queen Queen has 441 square feet, Flat Screen TV and Aveda bath amenities
- King Deluxe Room
- King Deluxe Room with one king bed, 209 square feet, Aveda bath Amenities, Flat screen TV
- Queen Deluxe Room
- Queen Deluxe Room with 182 square feet, Aveda bath amenities and a Flat Screen TV
- Queen Queen Deluxe Room
- Queen Queen Deluxe Room, 207 Square feet, Aveda Bath Amenities, Flat Screen TV
- Towers Level King Room
- Towers Level King Room 225 square feet, Aveda Bath amenities, Flat Screen TV
- Towers Level Queen Queen
- Towers Level Queen Queen room with two queen beds, 236 square feet, Aveda bath amenities
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- SFO-San Francisco
- Nearby airports
- SFO- San Francisco International Airport, (SFO), 17.00, MI, S; OAK- Oakland International Airport, (OAK), 20.00, MI, S; SJC - San Jose International Airport, (SJC), 46.00, MI, N;
- Area description
- Downtown, Near Theaters, Financial District and Moscone Convention Center
Amenities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Accessible facilities
- Air Conditioned
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Bar/Lounge
- Boating
- Business center
- CD Player
- City View
- Coffee Shop
- Concierge Desk
- Connecting Rooms
- Cordless Phone
- Desk with Lamp
- DVD Player
- Electronic Door Locks
- Elevators
- Hairdryer in Room
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Laundry Service
- Maid Service
- Mini Bar
- Night Club
- Pets allowed
- Phone with speaker
- Porters
- Radio
- Room Service
- Safe
- Safe Deposit Box
- Satellite TV
- Security
- Spa services
- Sprinklers In Rooms
- Telephone
- Television with Cable
- Temperature Control
- TV
- TV Remote Control
- Valet Parking
- Wake-up Service
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 (90)
Ratings and reviews for Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel
- All travelers (90) 3.8 / 5
- Business (14) 4.1 / 5
- Couples (46) 3.6 / 5
- Families (11) 3.5 / 5
- Friends (5) 3.8 / 5
- Singles (9) 4 / 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
80%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
arinnet
Quick Trip
The staff could not be more helpful, everything was great!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
the daily grill is right down the street from this hotel and they have great food, the chicken pot pie was amazing, but be warned, its huge!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Bellea
small room, no view
disappointed with the Sir Francis Drake, starting with $50 a night to park a rental car. Room was really small, poor view, tiny bathroom with no where to hang hand towel and no space on tiny sink for a hairbrush even. Toilet paper roll kept falling off, needed extra pillows and noisy neighbors woke us up two nights in a row late into the night. No microwave or minibar. No TV in exercise room. Don't know how it rated 4 out of 5 stars.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
good location for shopping and china town but would choose the Marriot next time which is right across the street.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jndabox
Great Hotel in a Great Location
I truly enjoyed my experience at the Drake. The front desk staff checked me in early, the room was very nice, newly decorated, clean and comfortable. The hotel offered the best of classic San Francisco in a historic building holding onto traditional luxury and while being thoroughly modern and cutting edge. The location is a perfect starting point for all points of the city with cable cars right at the front door. I am looking forward to my next visit later in the summer!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Lunch at Ferry Plaza Seafood in the Ferry Building. Dine on oysters on the halfshell and clam chowder at their long marble bar looking out to the bay and all the boats and activity.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
LAgirl88
Long weekend getaway
The best part about the hotel is its location. It's close to all the great shopping areas and restaurants. Really friendly staff. Not the most luxurious hotel but you get your money's worth.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
katiej310
Nice Location and Value
Only problem was the key cards. I had to have them recoded about 4 times in 2 days. Very annoying to get to your room and not have the card work not once but 4 times!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Scala is very good. Not sure if it was just the time of year but reservations were needed for dinner.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
arty1
Great location
Friendly staff. Free drink tickets were appreciated.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Ask about parking vouchers wherever you go in the city...really helps.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
peggysue
girls shopping weekend
great location friendly staff rooms very small do not take room on Powell street very noisy till mn due to cable cars running have stayed there before room not on Powell street was very quiet most of the older hotels have very small rooms okay with me but some travelers would not like it fantastic places to eat nearby
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
CFFF
Rooms too small.
The standard room is smaller than my closet, but it is an older hotel. Wish they had coffee in room, but there is no room. Had to either go to lobby or Starbucks. Staff was excellent and it was right in union square. Cable cars were loud though.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Go somewhere else for drinks and entertainment.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
SEAJ
Good
Business traveler friendly, quiet, clean, helpful staff.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
feddasaur
Easy Shopping Weekend
Stayed for a weekend getaway. Excellent location with shopping and restaraunts well within walking distance. A bit noisy if you do not find the clang of the cable car bells desirable. The minus for me was that the heating/cooling vent was right over the bed, so when the AC kicked in, it got pretty cold.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
