Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel

Union Square, San Francisco

Lobby Lounge and Bar
Classic Two Queen Beds
View from Starlight Room
Starlight Room
Lobby Lounge and Bar
Lobby Lounge and Bar
Queen Bed
Lobby Lounge and Bar
Classic Two Queen Beds
View from Starlight Room
Starlight Room
Lobby Lounge and Bar
Lobby Lounge and Bar
Queen Bed

The hotel

You’ll know you’re somewhere special from the minute you arrive at the Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel. A brightly attired Beefeater will greet you as you walk into the lobby, with its antique chandeliers, gilded ceilings and grand staircase. This feast for your eyes continues throughout the hotel, with artwork on the walls and jewel-toned fabrics. Be sure to drop in to Bar Drake with its trendy speakeasy style, and Lizzie's Starlight on the 21st floor, drenched in 1930s glamour. And, when you’re hungry, head to Scala’s for some rustic Italian food. It’s like a classic Parisian bistro, with elaborate ceilings and rich floor tiles — no wonder it’s popular with the locals as well.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Valet parking
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Near the Moscone Convention Centre and Union Square, within walking distance to fine dining, shops and cultural attractions.

Hotel information

All rooms with air-conditioning, LCD HD TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, WiFi*, tea/coffee-making facilities, iHome docking station, safe, bathrobes, hairdryer, iron and board. Classic Rooms with either 1 or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Scala’s Bistro (Italian menu, open for breakfast, dinner and weekday lunches), Bar Drake, Lizzie's Starlight (21st floor late-night lounge). Fitness centre. In-room spa service with customised treatments*. Nightly hosted wine reception in the hotel lobby from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Complimentary tea and coffee each morning. WiFi*. Complimentary hotel bicycles and in-room yoga kits. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Concierge service. Room service*. Valet parking $62 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - $10 daily credit in Scala’s Bistro - Unlimited local phone calls
 - Discounts of 10-20% in hotel retail stores - Upgraded WiFi speed in guest rooms and public spaces for up to 5 devices. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Mar 16, 2020 heather681 Bromley

Unfortunately, this stay was tinged with knowing our cruise to Hawaii on the Grand Princess had been cancelled the night before while we were still in Las Vegas! Having said that, the staff were wonderful. We were going to celebrate our Ruby Wedding on the cruise. They upgraded our room and sent us a bottle of Prosecco, fruit, cheese and toast. A… Read more
Unfortunately, this stay was tinged with knowing our cruise to Hawaii on the Grand Princess had been cancelled the night before while we were still in Las Vegas! Having said that, the staff were wonderful. We were going to celebrate our Ruby Wedding on the cruise. They upgraded our room and sent us a bottle of Prosecco, fruit, cheese and toast. A lovely and much appreciated gesture. The room was not huge but was fine. We had a bath with showers over. This was fine. Toiletries provided. The bed was very comfortable. From 17.00 to 18.00 there was free wine and small pizza bites in the main foyer. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The only down side was La Scalia for breakfast. Very expensive for what as served. Read less
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Mar 11, 2020 Sulindersharma

This Hotel has fooled us. We had stayed in this hotel from 5th March and checked out on 9th March 2020.We were shared Wifi Password without intimation that it is chargeable and on our day of departure from the hotel, in the morning around 5:15 there was a paper on the floor with Credit of 135.08$. On further enquiry at the reception we were told… Read more
This Hotel has fooled us. We had stayed in this hotel from 5th March and checked out on 9th March 2020.We were shared Wifi Password without intimation that it is chargeable and on our day of departure from the hotel, in the morning around 5:15 there was a paper on the floor with Credit of 135.08$. On further enquiry at the reception we were told that, these charges are for the WIFI which we had used in the hotel.We told the concern person that we were not informed about it prior and it is incorrect to charge without letting the customer know about it prior. I will not recommend anyone to visit this hotel where the hotel staff cheat with customers. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good boutique hotel with a couple of flaws

Mar 11, 2020 HoosierTraveler60 Bloomington, Indiana

I love boutique Kimpton hotels generally, and this one met my expectations -- a renovated historic, quirky property. It's not a modern Hilton, so don't expect large bathrooms. Expect a friendly staff and a warm feeling. It's also only a 5 minute walk up Powell St from the BART station, so it's easy to get to. My only complaint was that the rooms… Read more
I love boutique Kimpton hotels generally, and this one met my expectations -- a renovated historic, quirky property. It's not a modern Hilton, so don't expect large bathrooms. Expect a friendly staff and a warm feeling. It's also only a 5 minute walk up Powell St from the BART station, so it's easy to get to. My only complaint was that the rooms are bit small (more like European standards than US), the wif-fi was awful, and they stuck a $28 "guest amenity fee" on my bill which is basically fraud. I realize everyone does it so the online price looks low, but I wish they would be honest about the final bill up front. I would have stayed there anyway. Another bonus is Lori's Diner across the street, an amazing place with great and affordable food (affordable by San Francisco standards anyway). No obvious parking, but you don't want to bring a car into SF anyway. Read less
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Mar 9, 2020 David N Bexley, United Kingdom

Although we only booked in for 2 nights we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we found the Hotel very comfortable, clean, the room was nice, location was excellent, plenty to do, we were booked to go on a cruise but unfortunately it was cancelled due to the Coronavirus, the staff at the Hotel were excellent in helping us. In particular the concierge Mr.… Read more
Although we only booked in for 2 nights we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we found the Hotel very comfortable, clean, the room was nice, location was excellent, plenty to do, we were booked to go on a cruise but unfortunately it was cancelled due to the Coronavirus, the staff at the Hotel were excellent in helping us. In particular the concierge Mr. Lief Abram was excellent, he recommended places to go for food, amenities etc. he also he booked a boat trip round the bay for us which we thoroughly enjoyed, his overall persona was excellent, he could not do enough for us and made our stay very enjoyable, he made us feel very welcome in San Francisco and without him our stay would not have been so enjoyable. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place to stay

Mar 8, 2020 Neilosiuk Birmingham, United Kingdom

Stayed here in October last year during thanksgiving,great place to stay for a city break,as its near to everything,shops,diners,local transport,friendly helpful staff,particularly the concierge,who could not have been more helpful,would definately recommend...