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 $136 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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Hotel Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and food – Check location 450 Powell Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and food – Check location 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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9.2

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 – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and food – Check location 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.

Union Square is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, city trips and food.

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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Max adults: 2	Historic Queen Room 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2	Classic Queen Room 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2	Double Room with Two Double Beds 2 full beds
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Max adults: 2	Standard Room 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2	Deluxe Double Room 1 full bed
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Max adults: 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

– Excellent location – show map

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

Scala's Bistro

Food: Italian, Local

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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

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

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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.

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.

Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel has 1 restaurants:
- Scala's Bistro
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Bikes available (free)
- Fitness
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.
From the nearest airport, you can get to Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel by:
- Taxi 30 minutes
- Airport shuttle (public) 35 minutes
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.
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

“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: 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
Reviewed: January 2, 2020

Jana
United States of America
10

“Wonderful!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Exceptionally small bathroom. However, we were given a corner room with one of best views we've ever had (& we've had some great views!) so we could live with the small bathroom.
EVERYTHING! this is our favorite Hotel in the city. Location is PERFECT.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 2, 2020

Michelle
United States of America
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room was not serviced. We went to get coffee at 11:25 am and they didn’t open until 11:30, and he made me leave. I went elsewhere.
Beautiful decor. Nice robes. Quiet. Historic. Nice staff at check in, bar and security.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: December 19, 2019

Jlgonsalves
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

“Perfect holiday trip!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
Was all great!
Location is great! Close to Union Square, Chinatown, Market Street. Love walking the neighborhood.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: November 3, 2019

Eddy
Guatemala
8.0

“Great location in a historic hotel.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location. Free wine tasting.

Stayed in October 2019

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