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 $146 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

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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)

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

I've stayed here before and enjoy it. It is an older hotel with character. The location is about a block from Union Square so convenient. The bed was very comfortable. If you are an IHG member, there are extra perks such as free coffee in the restaurant, a wine hour on the mezzanine and an option for a $10.00 credit to "raid the mini-bar" or 400 points. There were shades for the windows that still let the light in and block out curtains when needed. There were a lot of electrical outlets at the desk.

Marion

United States of America

Free cocktail hour and restaurant on premises. Also Beefeater doorman who were very helpful with information and assistance

Stan

Australia

I liked the facility though the lobby would get a little crowded with bar area. I missed the opportunity for the wine tastings upstairs for some unknown reason, so I was disappointed..

Andrea

United States of America

I loved the location and that it also had a bar/restaurant.

Dan

United States of America

Enjoyed the complimentary coffee in the mornings and the location was amazing.

Erica

United States of America

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9.1

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“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
“I've stayed here before and enjoy it. It is an older hotel with character. The location is about a block from Union Square so convenient. The bed was very comfortable.”

Marion United States of America
“Free cocktail hour and restaurant on premises. Also Beefeater doorman who were very helpful with information and assistance”

Stan Australia
“I liked the facility though the lobby would get a little crowded with bar area. I missed the opportunity for the wine tastings upstairs for some unknown reason, so I was disappointed..”

Andrea United States of America
“I loved the location and that it also had a bar/restaurant.”

Dan United States of America
“Enjoyed the complimentary coffee in the mornings and the location was amazing.”

Erica 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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

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“boutique style”

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Private parking available

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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

Closest Landmarks *

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

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location is excellent and the lounge was very nice. The rooms were spacious.”

Greg

United States of America

7.0

“Terrific location with walking access to major shopping destinations and Union Square. Direct access to the cable car route to Fisherman's Wharf. Beautiful ...”

Koban

Australia

7.0

“Historic hotel with a quality old world feel, but with all the mod cons you would expect. Very convenient location, great bar and restaurant, helpful staff. We ...”

Tame

Australia

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1 Restaurant On Site

Scala's Bistro

Food: Italian, Local

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

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

Check-out

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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 9 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.

Room options at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel include:
- Double
- Family
- Suite
The payment methods and timing of payment may vary. However, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel accepts the following payment methods:
- Mastercard
- China UnionPay
- Apple Pay
- Diners Club
- American Express
- PayPal
- Booking.com Wallet
- Visa
- JCB
- iDEAL
- Discover
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
In total, there are 10 rooms at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel.

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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.
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
From the nearest airport, you can get to Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel by:
- Taxi 30 minutes
- Airport shuttle (public) 35 minutes
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
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel has 1 restaurants:
- Scala's Bistro
Check-in at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

“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.”

“I've stayed here before and enjoy it. It is an older hotel with character. The location is about a block from Union Square so convenient. The bed was very comfortable. If you are an IHG member, there are extra perks such as free coffee in the restaurant, a wine hour on the mezzanine and an option for a $10.00 credit to "raid the mini-bar" or 400 points. There were shades for the windows that still let the light in and block out curtains when needed. There were a lot of electrical outlets at the desk.”

“I liked the facility though the lobby would get a little crowded with bar area. I missed the opportunity for the wine tastings upstairs for some unknown reason, so I was disappointed..”

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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
Reviewed: October 29, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
2.9

“Both BOOKING & Hotel MISLEAD customers on what total cost will be.”
- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Both the Hotel and Booking MISLEAD on the final price charged AS THEY DON’T INCLUDE AMENITY/FACILITY/RESORT FEE, which adds another 15% - 20% to your bill, is mandatory, but is only disclosed once you arrive and you don’t have any other options to go elsewhere at the last minute. FALSE ADVERTISING!!!!!!
Location is central.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 27, 2019

Larry
United States of America
7.1

“Great location for what we wanted.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not having a refrigerator
For the amount a night, a refrigerator would have made this a better experience

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Rebecca
United States of America
10

“Perfect”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom could have been bigger
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

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 10, 2019

Ron
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not your fault -- neighbor was a loud drunken jerk in the middle if the night. Security shut him down after a while.
The restaurant was a wonderful bonus -- ate breakfast and dinner there. Delicious food, generous portions and excellent, friendly staff!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 10, 2019

Tamarah
Australia
7.5

“A beautiful, visually opulent venue. Very San Fran!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Airport shuttle ran very late and meant I barely made my flight. I could hear a woman coughing throughout the night, presumably next door, during one night of my four night stay. But apart from that, it was quiet. Also, the cosmetic salespeople outside the entrance of the hotel became irritating because I was accosted by them to try product every time I passed by.
Michelle, the concierge, was lovely. She was easy to chat with, patient and very helpful.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Carlos
Argentina

1 helpful vote
7.1

“Well located hotel but with bathroom very small”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Extremely expensive the parking $62 plus tax per night, and the voucher for breakfast of $ 10 is just per two capuchinos
Very well located at the heart of unión Square, nice and elegant hotel

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Hugh
Ireland

3 helpful votes
10

“Ok but would pick another hotel on next visit.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No Coffee machine, would have liked nice shampoos etc not one large secured bottle. No help on departure for our luggage . Staff lacking in charm.
Bedroom very clean and comfortable.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Paul
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 6 nights
Great location, nice staff, and comfortable room.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 5, 2019

Jeffrey
United States of America
8.3

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
$30 extra fee is a farce. No pool no parking no extra amenities bathroom size of a closet. No coffee in lobby. They are only in business because of location.
Good location good bed

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 3, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
9.0

“Nice hotel, great location with a free wine reception in the evenings.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent location, right on Union square.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 21, 2019

Branko
Canada
9.2

“Good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No shelf space in the bathroom Stupid facet in the bathroom sink Could barely wash your hands water every where
Location

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 21, 2019

Jim
United States of America
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
The smallest hotel room I've ever stayed in at any price. When you pay in excess of $300 per night for a room, you would expect to be able to open the closet door more than 40% of the way before it bangs into the foot of the medium-sized bed. Barely enough open floor space to accommodate our luggage. Glad we had plenty of outside activities planned.
Great location. Friendly staff. Clean. Old World atmosphere :).

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 19, 2019

Sarah
United States of America
5.8

“I would not stay again. This was not on par with other Kimpton hotels.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
Added fees, cleanliness. I booked for my birthday and got no special treatment... At other hotels you usually get something.
Location was great. Hotel was below par.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 19, 2019

Ronald
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
Wonderful

Stayed in September 2019

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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

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