Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel

San Francisco, California

8.6 Deluxe
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About the Hotel

Why stay at a hotel when you can stay at a legend? Combining historic, Renaissance-influenced architectural splendor that includes an opulent lobby, sky-high ceilings and a sweeping staircase begging for grand entrances, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake is where vintage glamour and the ideal Union Square location intersect.

Location

Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel
450 Powell Street
2
San Francisco, California 94102

Nearest Airport: SFO

Features and Amenities

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  • Pet Friendly
  • Ecologically Sustainable Practices
  • Dining
  • Restaurant
  • On-Site Amenities
  • Concierge
  • Shoe Shine Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Fitness Center
  • Valet Parking (fee may apply)
  • In-Room Amenities
  • WiFi
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Reviews for Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel

Fancy Hotel

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 days ago

Very nice!!! Very welcoming and beautiful spaces!! The staff was able to recognize us the second we checked in. Our room was clean as well!!

Charles-David M


Exceptional Stay at the Beacon Grand – Comfort, Location, and Top-Tier Hospitality

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 days ago

The Beacon Grand Hotel in Union Square was a fantastic place to stay during my trip to Salesforce TDX. I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the beds were—I slept incredibly well each night. The hospitality and food were top notch, and I highly recommend ordering the Espresso Martini. You also can’t beat the location—it’s just a short walk to the Moscone Center. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting San Francisco.

chriswE9991OY - Aliso Viejo, California


There are better hotels in the area that are cheaper

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 days ago

The photos of this hotel are just clickbait. The lobby is stunning, but that is about it. The rooms are dilapidated and falling apart. Not worth the price for such a poor quality property. Customer service was terrible.

markcI9940JQ - Chicago, United States


Wonderful hotel and great location

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 5 days ago

Location was great, very central. Easy access to many places nearby including the BART. It is a gorgeous hotel. It has also very nice and clean rooms.

Explore27396871108 - Markham, Canada


Truly caring service when we needed it most

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 1 week ago

We recently stayed at Beacon Grand Hotel and had a really memorable experience. First, I want to highlight Jojit from the front desk — he was incredibly welcoming, kind, and genuinely caring. After a very difficult day, arriving at the hotel felt like coming home. He lifted our mood right away and made sure everything with our room and stay was smooth and comfortable. His level of hospitality really stood out. The entire team was very supportive, and the service overall was excellent. The next day, we had an unexpected emergency and couldn’t return in time to pack our belongings or check out properly. We called the front desk, and the housekeeping team carefully packed absolutely everything for us — even the smallest items I was worried might be forgotten. Everything was handled with so much attention and care, and we truly appreciated that. A big thank you to the entire team for going above and beyond. The only small note: we used valet parking and requested EV charging. It seems the car wasn’t fully charged as expected, which slightly affected our plans later. Just a small suggestion to double-check charging requests in the future 😊 Overall, we are very grateful and would definitely stay again.

Anastasiia H


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