Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
Historic hotel near San Francisco's Union Square
Near shops, theaters
This 1928 hotel is a half-block from San Francisco's Union Square, 3 blocks from the theater district, and a half-mile from the Financial District and Moscone Center.
See this hotel on a mapRoyal greeting
Doorstaff in Beefeater regalia greet guests at the 21-story Sir Francis Drake Hotel, home of the trendy Scala’s Bistro and the famous Starlight Room nightclub overlooking San Francisco.
More hotel informationWireless convenience
Guestrooms at Sir Francis Drake Hotel have striped walls, modern art prints, framed mirrors, and antique-style armoires. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel, San Francisco Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 81% of travelers (296 of 364) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.9 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel in San Francisco
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
A room that should be a closet!
The room we were given was DREADFUL-VERY small, barely enough room for the Queen sized bed (booked) no promised TV or ironong board/iron. The room was under the nightclub abd all the rubbish was emptied outside the window at 1-2 in the morning. The airconditioning sounded like a 747! The staff on arrival (10pm) were MOST uninterested in changing the room and pretty disinterested altogether. After a dreadful night, the morning staff on reception were a complete contrast and moved us to a new room which was more what we THOUGHT we had paid for!
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Old San Francisco Charm
I remember when I was very young driving by the Sir Francis Drake and seeing the doormen who wear Beefeater hats and outfits. When making reservations for staying in SF I didn’t hesitate to pick the Sir Francis Drake. The price is right, rooms are small but clean. The elevators are old but fast which is good because I am somewhat claustrophobic! The location is right on Union Square. Overall, good bet!
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
Perfect Location
We had a two week stay. Rooms are small and cramped. There wasnt any drawers to put our clothes in so we had to live out of suitcases for two weeks. We had a not so good experience when we got our room. It was taken care of immediately and after that all went well. Perfect location.
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