Hotel Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel
450 Powell Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 270 reviews)
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*7.8* Curran Theatre: only 4 minutes away! (950 feet by foot)
*8.3* Union Square: only 3 minutes away! (550 feet by foot)
*8.1* Geary Theater: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)
Hotel is in walking distance of every event for that weekend
United States of AmericaThe ambiance of this old style of Hotel and friendliness of the all hotel staff ready to help and very kind
SwitzerlandEVERYTHING! this is our favorite Hotel in the city. Location is PERFECT.
United States of AmericaBeautiful decor. Nice robes. Quiet. Historic. Nice staff at check in, bar and security.
United States of AmericaLocation is great! Close to Union Square, Chinatown, Market Street. Love walking the neighborhood.
United States of AmericaI liked the location it was a beautiful hotel very elegant a nice romantic getaway for the day 😍 great restaurant and up stairs night club I’ll be going back soon thank you
United States of AmericaThe restaurant was a wonderful bonus -- ate breakfast and dinner there. Delicious food, generous portions and excellent, friendly staff!
United States of AmericaThis is a beautiful hotel. The valet service was fast, which was nice. The location was great. The concierge was very helpful.
United States of AmericaDidn't eat at the hotel. Room was nice although when you turned on the faucet in the bathroom sink it got the entire top of the counter wet. The Lobby/bar area was a great gathering place. Doormen were very helpful.
United States of AmericaClose to major touristy areas, staff was very friendly and helpful.
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Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Stay in the heart of San Francisco – Excellent location – show map
Located at Union Square in , Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. A subway and the Powell Street cable car are steps from this eco-friendly hotel.
This historic hotel provides classic rooms with unique art work. They offer a flat-screen cable TV, an iPod docking station, a yoga channel and free yoga accessories.
Guests can take advantage of the complimentary use of bicycles during their stay, as well as the same-day laundry and dry cleaning service at this pet-friendly hotel.
Guests can enjoy on-site dining at Scala’s Bistro. There is a hosted wine hour from 17:00-18:00 every day, offers complimentary coffee and tea every morning, and a themed Sunday brunch.
Union Square Park is less than 1 block from the Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel. The Cable Car Museum, Chinatown and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are also within walking distance.
This is our guests' favorite part of San Francisco, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.
Health & safety
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“boutique style”
Located in the heart of San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3
Breakfast Info
American
Free WiFi
Private parking available
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Historic Queen Room
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Classic Queen Room
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Classic King Room
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Double Room with Two Double Beds
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Classic Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
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Standard Room
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Deluxe Double Room
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Equal parts regal, retro and relaxed contemporary style, our boutique hotel in San Francisco balances Renaissance-influenced architectural splendor with the welcoming warmth you expect from Kimpton.
What's nearby *
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San Francisco Playhouse0.1 miles
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Union Square0.1 miles
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Xanadu Gallery0.1 miles
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Geary Theater0.2 miles
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Curran Theatre0.2 miles
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American Conservatory Theater0.2 miles
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SF Masonic Auditorium0.3 miles
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Lotta's Fountain0.3 miles
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San Francisco Cable Car0.3 miles
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Grace Cathedral0.3 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Walgreens Market0.1 miles
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Multiple Restaurant0.1 miles
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Multiple Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
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Bristol Farms Supermarket0.3 miles
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City Target Supermarket0.5 miles
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Trader Joe's Supermarket0.7 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Pacific Ocean Ocean/Sea6 miles
Closest Airports *
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Oakland International Airport11.3 miles
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San Francisco International Airport12 miles
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Mineta San Jose International Airport39.4 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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San Francisco City Hall0.9 miles
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Coit Tower0.9 miles
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Lombard Street1.1 miles
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Oracle Park1.3 miles
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Ghirardelli Square1.4 miles
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Pier 391.4 miles
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Anchor Brewing Company1.8 miles
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Alcatraz2.7 miles
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Golden Gate Bridge4.1 miles
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Golden Gate Bridge4.1 miles
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Food: Italian, Local
Amenities of Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Most popular amenities
Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 62 per day.
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Car rental
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Fitness
- Massage Additional charge
- Fitness center
Safety features
- Face masks for guests available
- First aid kits available
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/out
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
The fee includes:
- A USD 10.00 credit in our restaurant, Scala’s.
- Complimentary WiFi
- Local calls
- Tea/coffee service in the lobby
- In-room yoga mats
- Use of bicycles
- Use of business center
- Newspapers
- Use of fitness center
- A 10% to 20% off discount in our retail stores, Uomo’s clothing and Orogold cosmetics and skin care.
Kimpton Hotels considers 10 or more rooms a group. Kimpton Hotels reserves the right to cancel 10 or more rooms booked online. Please contact the hotel directly if you are booking 10 or more rooms.
The property does not offer a private shuttle service. It does offer public shuttle services.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel
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Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Scala's Bistro
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The prices at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel (subject to availability):
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel by:
- Taxi 30min
- Airport shuttle (public) 35min
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Room options at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel include:
- Double
- Family
- Suite
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Guests staying at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
- À la carte
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Check-in at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
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Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Fitness
