Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel

Union Square, San Francisco

Classic Two Queen Beds
View from Starlight Room
Starlight Room
Lobby Lounge and Bar
Lobby Lounge and Bar
Lobby Lounge and Bar
Queen Bed
Classic Two Queen Beds
View from Starlight Room
Starlight Room
Lobby Lounge and Bar
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 at the door before ushering you into the magnificently restored lobby, with antique crystal chandeliers, gilded ceilings and a grand, sweeping staircase. Guest rooms are sumptuous with artwork on the walls and jewel-toned fabrics. They also come well-equipped to ensure you feel at home straightaway. And it’s not just a case of style over substance at the Sir Francis Drake, it truly is remarkable in every way, from the high standard of service to the fashionable Scala’s Bistro, so beloved of local’s and guests alike. Adjacent to the hotel, Scala’s serves Italian and French inspired cuisine and is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, with elaborately painted ceilings and richly coloured floor tiles. Reminiscent of a classic Parisian bistro, it’s a wonderful place to while away an evening or two. Also unmissable is Bar Drake with its speakeasy-hued stylishness and The Starlight Room, saturated in 1930s glamour and open until the early hours.

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 (daily breakfast and dinner, weekday lunches), Bar Drake, The Starlight Room (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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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (22)
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  • Average (5)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Old San Francisco Charm

Jan 21, 2020 125alexandram San Francisco, California

As a San Francisco native, I love the days the Sir Francis Drake represents. It's beautiful and there isn't a neon sign in sight. My sis and I just spent 2 nights in one of their larger double queen rooms. We switched to a higher floor because in our first room we were level with a rooftop of vents. There was no problem accommodating us. Except… Read more
As a San Francisco native, I love the days the Sir Francis Drake represents. It's beautiful and there isn't a neon sign in sight. My sis and I just spent 2 nights in one of their larger double queen rooms. We switched to a higher floor because in our first room we were level with a rooftop of vents. There was no problem accommodating us. Except for the lady who checked us out, the staff was wonderful and the service was great. I would absolutely give the SFD a B+, A-. The only things that bugged us were when we ordered room service, they don't bring a table so you're eating on your bed while one person eats from a desk. So forget the intimate dinners. Also, they add an automatic gratuity of 20% to the bill which is fine if you're aware of it, otherwise, you're over-tipping. All in all, it was great! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice renovations, fresher look, elevators need help

Jan 19, 2020 683matthewj Boston, Massachusetts

I stayed at the Drake for 4 days during a conference. Room was neat and clean, service was friendly and helpful. Breakfast at Scalas Bistro was very good but expensive - and no better than the diner across the street. The only negative were the slow elevators that can’t keep up with the traffic and the stairs are a steep alternative. The Starlight… Read more
I stayed at the Drake for 4 days during a conference. Room was neat and clean, service was friendly and helpful. Breakfast at Scalas Bistro was very good but expensive - and no better than the diner across the street. The only negative were the slow elevators that can’t keep up with the traffic and the stairs are a steep alternative. The Starlight Room renovations were excellent and worth going upstairs to visit and see the incredible views. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Convenient, clean, exceptional service

Jan 14, 2020 J P M

The hotel has been meticulously restored to its days of grandeur. The staff was incredibly helpful at every step from front door to housekeeping. The rooms were small but a great value. It’s my new go to place in SF.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Please do not trust this hotel or IHG

Jan 8, 2020 3noah Toronto, Canada

Please be aware that IHG (the rewards group for this hotel) will not honour any guarantees made in your reservation. It is deeply troubling to have all your arrangements prepared, confirmed and guaranteed only to arrive and be scorned for explaining there had been confusion on written guarantees made on your reservation. Customer Service has been… Read more
Please be aware that IHG (the rewards group for this hotel) will not honour any guarantees made in your reservation. It is deeply troubling to have all your arrangements prepared, confirmed and guaranteed only to arrive and be scorned for explaining there had been confusion on written guarantees made on your reservation. Customer Service has been equally frustrating. I've spent more than two hours on the phone with all levels of managers. With each level came less remorse, less accountability and less hospitality. I urge you not to stay at this hotel and even more so not to align yourself with IHG and their family of hotels. Besides their colossal mistake this hotel was terrible. You can hear everything, the bathrooms are dirty, small, and uncomfortable. There are much betters hotels with great rewards who appreciate hospitality. Stay somewhere better, you deserve it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent Veneu with excellent staff!

Jan 7, 2020 RuRuGB2351 San Francisco, California

Excellent Venue with excellent staff! We had a company holiday party at their one of their private rooms. The venue and staff are excellent! However the catering food quality was not good at all. Too expensive for the food that we got. Bland, overcooked, did not taste fresh. lacking of any flavor, some tasted like rubber.