Elegant, stylish, intimate and ideally located in the heart of San Francisco's fashionable downtown union square area, The Sir Francis... more »
Elegant, stylish, intimate and ideally located in the heart of San Francisco's fashionable downtown union square area, The Sir Francis Drake has been a symbol of the gracious charm of San Francisco since 1928. And right at our front door, the famous cable cars stop to take visitors to popular attractions in everyone's favorite city. Enjoy you next meeting or social gathering in the opulent elegance of another era and let our well-trained professional staff make your function a success. The Sir Francis Drake Hotel is managed by Kimpton hotels of San Francisco well-known for boutique style hotels and fine restaurants throughout San Francisco, Beverly Hills, Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, Chicago, Washington DC and Boston. An extensive remodeling of all guest rooms, meeting facilities, shops and restaurants was recently completed. The Sir Francis Drake is located one block from Union Square, in the Heart of downtown San Francisco. The cable car stops right outside our front door. The hotel is just minutes away from Moscone Center, the financial district, Ghiradelli Square, Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf. Theaters, shops and restaurants are within walking distance. The Sir Francis Drake is also currently undergoing complete renovation its guestrooms. The renovations for all of the rooms will be finished in March, 2007.
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Location. Built in 1928, the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco, Calif. is one of the city's most revered properties. Positioned on Union Square, this downtown hotel is located within one-half block of many fashionable shopping boutiques, nightclubs and entertainment venues. The business district and Moscone Convention Center are within one-half mile. Chinatown is five blocks away and the Opera House is one mile from this hotel. Hotel Features. Doormen in full Beefeater regalia offer assistance at this landmark hotel, home to the famous Harry Denton's Starlight Room, a 1930s style nightclub featuring dancing, live entertainment and a 180-degree view of downtown San Francisco. Renovated in 2007, the hotel features Grand chandeliers and pallets of gold, purple and red that welcome guests into the lobby area, complete with plush seating and paintings of Sir Francis Drake. Seared salmon fillets, paper-thin carpaccios and boeuf bourguignons are showcased at Scala's Bistro. The property also features a renovated Starbucks. A winding marble staircase leads to the mezzanine lounge, which overlooks Union Square and the cable cars below. The hotel hosts conference rooms, a business center with three high-speed Internet computer workstations and complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to the fully-equipped fitness center. Guestrooms. Accommodations at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel are embellished in neo-classic décor, antique reproduction furniture and bold interior fabrics. Windows frame downtown views and bathrooms contain eco-friendly Aveda toiletries and bathrobes. Rooms offer satellite television and complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests' pets receive welcome kits that includes toys, treats and loaned dog beds. Expert Tip. Cable cars provide cost-effective transportation in San Francisco to popular destinations such as Fisherman's Wharf. The cable cars stop directly in front of this hotel.
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There aren't enough words to explain how much we enjoyed our stay at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in SF. The location was great. The rooms were comfortable, clean and we loved how they were decorated. We were supplied with fresh linens and towels every day. The staff was polite, friendly, helpful and professional. The added bonus was the awesome Scala's Bistro that had an entrance off the lobby of the hotel. The food was so delicious. The staff was very accommodating,informative and also very friendly. Both the Sir Francis Drake and Scala's staff just couldn't do enough to make our first San Francisco experience a memory to treasue forever.
35 year old with a luxury budget, traveling for business
The Francis Drake Hotel ... where should I start? If you value sleep, steer well clear. Never mind that the "corner room with a view" on the fifth floor means half your view is blocked by the extended roof of the rest of the building below you, incl
50 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
Convienant to all areas of San Fransico. Cable car stops right in front of the hotel. Greeted warmly by doorman, he immediately had our luggage taken care of and parked our car. The front desk personnell were very nice and called us by name and w
Rooms were clean and nice but so small.
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Posted Sep 03, 2008
Good
Rooms were clean and nice but so small. Good service and food. Housekeeping was very accomodating. It is also well located and not a bad walk to the convention center, restaurants etc. Would recommend this...
21 year old male with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
This hotel offers everything: scalas bistro, fancy lobby with many people walking around, and even a fancy door man. It's very close to the cable car stop, and closer is union square. If you need a coffee: there's a Starbucks in the building.
34 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
This is just a nice hotel. My room wasn't huge but it was cozy and welcoming. It's not over-the-top luxury but you certainly don't feel like you're slumming there. Everything just went smoothly. Of course it's also located near the shopping/tourist center of the city with many options for food and beverage nearby. I find this site offers a great balance between having easy access to many things yet not being completely overrun with tourists. They have an excellent restaurant right on site as well. I had a great stay while I was there and look forward to returning.
43 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for business
Walk in off Powell Street, and immediately feel that you're entering an era of unassuming elegance. The staff is cordial, engaging, authentic. There is something achingly lovely about the hotel. The lobby bar makes the best pomegrante martini ever--not too sweet, with a twist of lemon that looks like art in the glass. There are wispy palms, gorgeous chandeliers, and yes, the rooms are smaller, more intimate and humble in the 1920s elegant sort of way. Bed is cozy. Starlight Room is dreamy if you can grab a table by the window. It's a great place for wandering around, looking at the architectural elements, design, and wishing you could just once run your fingers across the baby grande, sit by the fireplace, and listen instead to Macy Gray and music just the perfect counterpoint for the beauty of a hotel where you'd at least expect to hear As Time Goes By. But happy that you don't because all in all, it's pretty hip.
I was initially put in a room designed
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Posted Jan 19, 2008
Horrible
I was initially put in a room designed for individuals confined to will chairs...all of the mirrors were at waist level making it impossible for me to see myself unless I bent over. When I asked to get a different room I was placed in a tiny little...
When I first found the Drake on the
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Posted Dec 08, 2007
by edwat
Excellent
pros: Union Square, Value, Views, Comfort, Attentiveness, Cable Car Stop outsideWhen I first found the Drake on the hotels dot com website - at an unbeatable rate, I was a little nervous. I pictured the Drake of the 80's when it was the orphan of...
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