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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.
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel
450 Powell Street
2
San Francisco, California
94102
Nearest Airport: SFO
I was honestly surprised by the condition and layout of this room. There was a bug on the pillow, marks on the blanket, and a dirty towel in the bathroom. There was also no bath mat the first night, although I appreciated that one was provided for my second night. The biggest issue was the walkway in the room. It was extremely narrow and felt like a potential safety hazard. I had to lean over just to walk through while trying not to hit my back on the TV. I’m surprised this particular room is being offered to guests and, in my opinion, it should be taken offline until the layout is addressed. I appreciated that housekeeping noticed the missing bath mat, but overall, the cleanliness and room setup definitely needed more attention.
Leah A
We had such a great experience checking in thanks to Jojit! He was incredibly friendly and welcoming and went out of his way to help me get a room on the same floor as my sister, which I really appreciated. He made the entire check-in process so easy and was genuinely kind and helpful. It was such a great way to start our stay. Thank you, Jojit, for taking such good care of us!
Reham R
Lovely grand hotel in a great central location. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Tanya M
Most central location Well appointed rooms Lively n helping front desk Nice restaurants Beautiful decor heritage property Excellant breakfast Lovely bar
104praveenm - Ludhiana, India
We really enjoyed our stay! The bed was so comfortable. The hotel was beautiful. It was centrally located for walking and using public transportation. We really enjoyed breakfast too
Patricia C
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