Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel

Unforgettable! it feels like San Francisco history with a fresh twist. Great spot for anyone wanting comfort, character, and convenience all in one place.

The atmosphere, building, service and bars were excellent; however, when your toilet doesn't work, all of that doesn't matter.

What a beautiful property. The Beacon Grand is elegant and modern throughout, from the lobby to the guest rooms, and the beds were some of the most comfortable I've slept in during any stay. But what really sets this hotel apart is the service. I travel frequently for both business and pleasure, and Michael and Evan were genuinely some of the best hosts I've ever worked with, anywhere. They were attentive without being intrusive, anticipated what I needed before I asked, and made the entire stay feel effortless. It's rare to find service this consistently excellent, and it puts this hotel among the best I've experienced in the country. Highly recommend, and I'll be back.

This is a beautiful hotel in a prime location on Union Square. Union Square felt very safe. There were lots of high-end stores nearby for shopping and the trolley line was right outside on Powell Street. There's also a beautiful rooftop bar at this hotel that we really enjoyed. We did not use the hotel parking since it was $70 a night but we were able to get parking for $30 a night a block away. The only thing unusual is you can't reach the front desk at this hotel after 10 PM. We only know this because we were on our way from Sacramento and called several times to check on parking but there was no answer. But when we arrived, there was someone at the front desk who gave us parking information.

The location of this hotel is centrally located in Union Square. The atmosphere was captivating and the dining was superb, but the room was quite small.