Name: Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Address: 450 Powell Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America, 450 Powell Street, California, CA 94102, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $178 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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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

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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

Christopher

United States of America

The ambiance of this old style of Hotel and friendliness of the all hotel staff ready to help and very kind

Marc

Switzerland

EVERYTHING! this is our favorite Hotel in the city. Location is PERFECT.

Jana

United States of America

Beautiful decor. Nice robes. Quiet. Historic. Nice staff at check in, bar and security.

Michelle

United States of America

Location is great! Close to Union Square, Chinatown, Market Street. Love walking the neighborhood.

Jlgonsalves

United States of America

I 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

Rebecca

United States of America

The restaurant was a wonderful bonus -- ate breakfast and dinner there. Delicious food, generous portions and excellent, friendly staff!

Ron

United States of America

This is a beautiful hotel. The valet service was fast, which was nice. The location was great. The concierge was very helpful.

Jodi

United States of America

Didn'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.

Anne

United States of America

Close to major touristy areas, staff was very friendly and helpful.

United States of America

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9.3

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“Hotel is in walking distance of every event for that weekend”

Christopher United States of America
“The ambiance of this old style of Hotel and friendliness of the all hotel staff ready to help and very kind”

Marc Switzerland
“EVERYTHING! this is our favorite Hotel in the city. Location is PERFECT.”

Jana United States of America
“Beautiful decor. Nice robes. Quiet. Historic. Nice staff at check in, bar and security.”

Michelle United States of America
“Location is great! Close to Union Square, Chinatown, Market Street. Love walking the neighborhood.”

Jlgonsalves United States of America
“I 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”

Rebecca United States of America
“The restaurant was a wonderful bonus -- ate breakfast and dinner there. Delicious food, generous portions and excellent, friendly staff!”

Ron United States of America
“This is a beautiful hotel. The valet service was fast, which was nice. The location was great. The concierge was very helpful.”

Jodi United States of America
“Didn'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.”

Anne United States of America
“Close to major touristy areas, staff was very friendly and helpful.”

L United States of America

Stay in the heart of San Francisco – Excellent location – show map

Located at Union Square in San Francisco, 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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Located in the heart of San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

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Private parking available

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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Deluxe King Room 1 king bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Deluxe Queen Room 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Historic Queen Room 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Classic Queen Room 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Classic King Room 1 king bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 3	Double Room with Two Double Beds 2 full beds
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 3	Classic Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 2 queen beds
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Standard Room 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Deluxe Double Room 1 full bed
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 2	Standard Suite - Non-Smoking 1 king bed
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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.

Hotel surroundings

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What's nearby *

San Francisco Playhouse
0.1 miles
Union Square
0.1 miles
Xanadu Gallery
0.1 miles
Geary Theater
0.2 miles
Curran Theatre
0.2 miles
American Conservatory Theater
0.2 miles
SF Masonic Auditorium
0.3 miles
Lotta's Fountain
0.3 miles
San Francisco Cable Car
0.3 miles
Grace Cathedral
0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Walgreens Market
0.1 miles
Multiple Restaurant
0.1 miles
Multiple Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Bristol Farms Supermarket
0.3 miles
City Target Supermarket
0.5 miles
Trader Joe's Supermarket
0.7 miles

Natural Beauty *

Pacific Ocean Ocean/Sea
6 miles

Closest Airports *

Oakland International Airport
11.3 miles
San Francisco International Airport
12 miles
Mineta San Jose International Airport
39.4 miles

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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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.

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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.

American Express Visa Mastercard Discover Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

A facility fee will apply per room per night.

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.

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
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
Room options at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel include:
- Double
- Family
- Suite
Check-in at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Scala's Bistro
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Fitness
- Bikes available (free)
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.
From the nearest airport, you can get to Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel by:
- Taxi 30min
- Airport shuttle (public) 35min

“I 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”

“Didn'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.”

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Reviewed: March 15, 2020

Marco
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Structure And hospitality!

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: February 28, 2020

Amanda
United States of America
5.4

“Not terrible... Not Great ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Just be aware that Booking.com will charge you when you reserve your hotel... The hotel will then ALSO charge you the entire price of the stay AND parking upon checkout... you will have to wait for Booking.com to (release the hold of funds) which will take 2-3 days AFTER your stay. Be prepared for this and have enough money on your credit card to pay twice! I didn’t realize I’d be double charged and was out $1300 while stuck in the most expensive city on earth! 😆 The hotel itself was just OK... the decor was fun, but the “King room with a view” was absolutely tiny. Like a (cruise ship room) tiny! The bathroom can only fit one person at a time and there is nowhere for you to put toiletries or do your makeup. They were doing construction directly outside my bedroom door beginning at 8am during my stay. That was quite loud and externally inconvenient for someone on “vacation”. No chance of sleeping in! The staff was also just “OK”. When I asked about the “double charge” since I was under the impression my stay had been pre-paid through Booking.com, the front desk staff was horribly rude. To the point where I just gave up and walked away mid-conversation! Also- Good luck getting your car from the valet (which is $70/day). It took me 30 minutes to get ahold of someone to bring my car around & once you DO get ahold of Valet... it takes an additional 20 minutes to actually receive your car... yikes! After that experience we used public transportation everywhere. All in all- id give 2/5 stars for this hotel- merely based on the decor and cleanliness of the hotel!
The decor was fun and the location was great!

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 28, 2020

She
United States of America

13 helpful votes
7.0

“Historic letdown near SF Union Square”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
I can't tell if the hotel rooms have been renovated recently. The decor is not at all my taste. Everything is black and red and has a weird woman-in-her-60s-sexual-reawakening vibe, down to the toys offered in the hotel dresser. The bathroom lighting was awful and there was no makeup mirror so you had to lean way over the large counter. Everything just felt cringey and poorly done. The lobby was dusty and tired. I waited 10 minutes for baggage claim. We could hear the club on the 21st floor from our room on the 16th floor until late hours of the night. If I were revisiting San Francisco in this area, I'd choose Hotel Emblem a block away instead of this hotel.
This hotel was the baseline of quality I'd expect for a hotel of this level of service, location, and history. The room had a large and very comfortable bed, and large bright windows with a fantastic view of the city. Loved the view and the high floor and the pillows. My sleep quality felt good. The location is great, very close to Union Square, though be warned this area gets many homeless wanderers after 9pm.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 25, 2020

Usman
Pakistan
8.8

“Great Trip”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They should allow bike service after 6 aswell
Everything is good

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 18, 2020

Christopher
United States of America
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
Small rooms, POOR lighting of bathroom, no tubs, condescending and rude staff. The concierge was also not available often, and when he was, was not able to produce opportunities like a top level concierge in a city like New York or Rome. The "amenities" provided which we never used. These included: bicycles, wine bar, in-room yoga mats, use of business center (not centre - we live in the US not Britain), and use of fitness center (not centre again). When questioned about these, the hotel staff seemed shocked that we did not consider them important. Additionally, I found it funny that they thought we should appreciate the 14% room tax (daily) along with the $33.77 destination fee (daily) for both rooms because.....(wait for it) we were in San Francisco. They acted as if our lives should be complete because we had stayed in San Francisco. My family and I have traveled all over the world and San Francisco ranks in the probably the bottom third of destinations.
Location. Very near Chinatown and several eating facilities close. Manager was very helpful. Opportunity for catamaran tour was very nice.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 18, 2020

Andrew
United States of America
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Though the valets were incredibly friendly and helpful, parking is going to be a hassle anywhere in the hear of the city, and this hotel was no exception. Also the cost of the mini bottles of wine in the hotel room, was exorbitant, but they always are, so it was decently expected.
The location directly on Union Square is very centrally located within San Francisco. From the outside the hotel might not look like much, but is quite beautiful in its interiors, and though our room didn't have the best view, it was very comfortable and had a good deal of space for being in the middle of a busy area within the city.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 11, 2020

Brian
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff were excellent

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 9, 2020

Christopher
United States of America
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Parking
Hotel is in walking distance of every event for that weekend

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 5, 2020

Richard
Australia

1 helpful vote
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was no water pressure in shower and tiny bathroom had sink thatdidn’t took approximately 30mins to drain.
Great location

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 3, 2020

Marc
Switzerland
9.0

“Great experience”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing special all was ok
The ambiance of this old style of Hotel and friendliness of the all hotel staff ready to help and very kind

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 26, 2020

James
United States of America
7.0

“I'd stay there again if offered a completely soundproof room.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
It was the NOISIEST HOTEL ROOM I've ever been in. The noise from the street was unbearable until about 2:00 a.m. I heard cars screeching, people partying, horns blaring.
Beautiful hotel in a great location for us.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 18, 2020

Muys
United States of America

1 helpful vote
6.7

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noise on corridors, little dated
Location

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 13, 2020

Nick
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms very dated and old.
Location

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 11, 2020

Richard
United States of America
8.0

“Great for dancing and romantic stay!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
No coffee pot in the room was a little inconvenient The drinks at the bar was a little expensive.
Went to the hotel so we could dance at the Star Light room. It made it so easy after dancing to just go to our room. Very quiet also

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 7, 2020

Regan
Australia
5.0

“We did love the starlight room experience! Good music and singer and amazing view.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Be aware you are charged for wifi a fee per day although it advertises it has wifi. $30 us which adds up in Australian! The breakfast during weekends didn’t start until 8:00 but most tours are pick up before 8:00 and so you lose the 50 US which is $72 AUS and then you have to buy breakfast anyway so don’t get breakfast included option. The male staff said they would move the $50 dollar to an evening or lunch meal but the female management staff said no and we just lose the $50 although it was the opening hours that was an issue and this wasn’t in the booking information. We also specifically booked a room with a fridge to try and reduce costs as eating out in San Fran high cost! But on arrival it didn’t have a fridge and the lady on the phone was rude when we questioned it. Fridge was delivered that evening which was good.
We loved the view, the starlight room and location. The room was funky and we had a king deluxe so was great. Other people said their room was old and not very nice but the king deluxe was lovely.

Stayed in January 2020

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