Sir Francis Drake - A Kimpton Hotel

Neighborhood: Downtown
450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Sir Francis Drake - A Kimpton Hotel
Check Rates  for ~ $142

Avg. Attribute Rating: 3.2 (out of 5 stars)

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-08-24 at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
"Room was small but comfortable. Hotel is close to everything and on the cable-car route which made getting around the city very easy. Plenty of restau"...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.5
  • Room SizeRoom Size 0.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 0.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed Marla O at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
"Our family enjoyed our stay at the Sir Francis Drake during our recent visit. The hotel greeters with their bright red regal attire were delightful an"...Read Full Review

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  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.5
  • TraditionalTraditional 3.5
  • HistoricalHistorical 3.3
  • CleanlinessCleanliness 2.9
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-08-16 at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
"The staff was wonderful! I was plugging in my cell phone charger and the outlet arched and shocked me. I reported this to the front dest and they move"...Read Full Review

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  • FoodFood 2.7
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.6
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.4
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.2
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
"We stayed at Sir Francis Drake for a weekend trip and I absolutely loved the location. The hotel is situated in Union Square, which is filled with pla"...Read Full Review

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  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.5
  • Bathroom QualityBathroom Quality 4.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.0
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-08-05 at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
"it was okay and room to sleep."...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 3.0
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.5
  • Room SizeRoom Size 1.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-08-05 at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
"Rooms are very small and we were in a corner and couldn't get wireless service in our room; had to go to lobby to get internet."...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 2.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 1.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 0.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 0.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-08-03 at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
"The room was so small I can't see two people staying in it comfortably."...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 2.2
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 1.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 0.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 0.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-08-02 at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
"The Sir Francis Drake is a wonderful old hotel. Service and atmosphere are great, but because it is an older hotel the rooms tend to be small and the"...Read Full Review

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  • HistoricalHistorical 5.0
  • TraditionalTraditional 5.0
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.5
  • ServiceService 3.5
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 3.0
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Reviewed by Reviewed Cathy T at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
"Hotel and Location are terrific! Unfortunately the front desk is woefully understaffed - lines every day for 5 days, phones ring and ring - no coffee"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.0
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.4
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.4
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.3
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-07-31 at Hotels.com on September 7th 2009
"The hotel was great. The location was in a great location in the middle of the city cab ride away form most evrything. The only disappoinment was we a"...Read Full Review

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  • Bathroom QualityBathroom Quality 5.0
  • FamilyFamily 2.5
  • FoodFood 2.5
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 2.0
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-07-31 at Hotels.com on September 7th 2009
"I was very satisfied with my hotel experience at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco. As a single traveler, I felt safe and secure. I enjoyed"...Read Full Review

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  • CleanlinessCleanliness 5.0
  • TouristTourist 5.0
  • FamilyFamily 5.0
  • Bathroom QualityBathroom Quality 4.7
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.7
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Reviewed by Reviewed Patricia G at Hotels.com on September 7th 2009
"Beautiful Hotel The Location was perfect Everyone one was especially friendly"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-07-09 at Hotels.com on September 7th 2009
"I always like classic old hotels, and thought, given the description of the property on the web site, as well as the photos I would be getting that. H"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed Lynn D at Hotels.com on September 7th 2009
"It's a grand old place and overall we were quite satisfied. There were issues with the cable television. It kept switching back to the hotel promo cha"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-07-04 at Hotels.com on September 7th 2009
"We were looking for a place central to transportation in San Francisco and this certainly fit the bill! The cable car stops right outside, you can't b"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-07-02 at Hotels.com on September 7th 2009
"Highly recommend hotel. Great room. Staff very friendly helpful. I liked the doormans uniform! Good location, one block up from Union Square. Also a W"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-06-14 at Hotels.com on September 6th 2009
"If you like being close Union Square and many other downtown spots in San Francisco, this hotel is for you. However, the hotel is older and the rooms"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.8
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 3.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.5
  • ParkingParking 2.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-06-08 at Hotels.com on September 6th 2009
"This hotel was a huge disappointment. The first room I was given was so small I was afraid I could not fit my luggage in the room. Really I couldn't w"...Read Full Review

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  • BedBed 1.5
  • Bathroom QualityBathroom Quality 1.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-06-03 at Hotels.com on September 6th 2009
"The location is fabulous, the lobby is beautiful. The room was very tiny. There was hardly enough room in the bathroom to turn around. The bathroom do"...Read Full Review

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  • FoodFood 5.0
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.0
  • Bathroom QualityBathroom Quality 2.6
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-06-02 at Hotels.com on September 6th 2009
"Our stay for 3 nights was ok, but not super. The room looked a little worn, they did not give us any hand towels, and it was noisy. The front desk was"...Read Full Review

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  • BusinessBusiness 2.6
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 2.4
  • Room SizeRoom Size 0.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-06-02 at Hotels.com on September 6th 2009
"comfortable and in a great area."...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed c h at Hotels.com on September 6th 2009
"will never stay there again"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-27 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"Overall, it was a great place other than the size of the room."...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 5.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
  • ParkingParking 4.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 3.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-26 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"We were put on the 4th floor, it reaked of cigarette smoke. After asking to be moved, we were given a new room, it didn't smell, but it was occupied b"...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.5
  • FamilyFamily 4.5
  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.2
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.0
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-26 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"Overlooks SF in all directions. Union Square location ideal. Great restaurant and hotel service."...Read Full Review

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  • BusinessBusiness 5.0
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.5
  • ServiceService 3.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-26 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"The hotel was overall great, but the rooms are very small."...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-26 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"Hotel was in a good location for our trip and where we were traveling in the city. Employee's were very gracious. One problem was the ice machine was"...Read Full Review

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  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.5
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 2.7
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Reviewed by Reviewed Girard M at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"I normally prefer Kimpton hotels, and had actually recommended this location to our SF office for a price-value option, but after staying there I have"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-09 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"Great history and beautifully renovated. Located in Union Square. Wow!"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-07 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"If youre in SF you must stay here with the specials...you will not be dissapointed. great location. Awesome ambiance."...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed Jason C at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"This was a great hotel for the price. It is near all shopping and bus and rail lines and also next to the cable car. Many great restaurants nearby and"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed Antonio J at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"The rooms might be small but they are clean and very comfortable. I enjoyed my stay."...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-06 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"Obtained a really good deal for a hotel that has character and history. The only drawback was the tiny size of the bathroom."...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-03 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"Thought the room was tiny and a bit shabby, walls were scuffed and dirty. Advertised Aveda products, a tiny bar of Aveda soap and mystery non-Aveda sh"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-02 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"Great deal for being so close to Union Square"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed M C at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"My husband and I checked into the Drake for the last 2 nights of our honeymoon. When we arrived around noon, we were given a room on a corner that was"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed Mary P at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"For the price we paid our stay was fine. We only needed somewhere to crash after going out, but for someone who is actually looking for a comfortable"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-18 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"The hotel is very close to everything in San Francisco, right on the cable car route and walking distance to many things. The room was quite noisy wit"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-17 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"This hotel is a classic and situated in a perfect Union Square location. My mother and I attended a dinner party and enjoyed having drinks back at the"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-16 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"This hotel was a little disappointing. The hotel itself is beautiful - rooms are in need of sprucing up. Had to ask to change rooms because the disco"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-15 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"Outstanding - great accomodations, excellent service, friendly staff. Will absolutely stay there again when I go back to San Francisco"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-15 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"I was wowed the moment I walked through the door. Stepping into the lobby is like visiting a long past more glamorous era. Although the rooms do not h"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed Maria C at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"I arrived on a Saturday and was able to check in early, a plus. However, my mini bar was not working, I called 3 times, the first 2 calls the day I ar"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-14 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"great location,outstanding hotel"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-13 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"This is a well known hotel, however I had some problems with it. When we checked in they had overbooked the room I was in and we had to settle for a s"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-12 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Some of the reviews are quite correct; bathrooms were quite small. Only one Aveda product, the soap. No coffee pot unt"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-11 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"The Sir Francis Drake is a little old and tired inside the rooms, but they do a good job of keeping things clean. You caould not ask for a better loca"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-04-07 at Hotels.com on September 4th 2009
"The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We loved the lobby bar and Scala's restaurant for happy hour. Very beautiful hotel in the heart of Union S"...Read Full Review

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  • CleanlinessCleanliness 5.0
  • ServiceService 4.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 3.2
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 3.0
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Reviewed by Reviewed Janis w at Hotels.com on September 4th 2009
"The hotel was very convenient to downtown just one block for Union Square."...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.0
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Reviewed by Reviewed Carl F at Hotels.com on September 4th 2009
"But the bathroom is very tiny!!"...Read Full Review

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