Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
450 Powell St
SAN FRANCISCO,
CA,
US 94102
Location. Built in 1928, the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco, Calif., is one of the city's most revered properties. Positioned on Union Square, this downtown hotel is located within one-half block of many fashionable shopping boutiques, nightclubs and entertainment venues. The business district and Moscone Convention Center are within one-half mile. Chinatown is five blocks away and the Opera House is one mile from this hotel.
Hotel Features. Doormen in full Beefeater regalia offer assistance at this landmark hotel, home to the famous Harry Denton's Starlight Room, a 1930s style nightclub featuring dancing, live entertainment and a 180-degree view of downtown San Francisco. Renovated in 2007, the hotel features Grand chandeliers and pallets of gold, purple and red that welcome guests into the lobby area, complete with plush seating and paintings of Sir Francis Drake. Seared salmon fillets, paper-thin carpaccios and boeuf bourguignons are showcased at Scala's Bistro, while Caffe Espresso features light meals and beverages. A winding marble staircase leads to the mezzanine lounge, which overlooks Union Square and the cable cars below. The hotel hosts conference rooms, business services, three high-speed Internet computer workstations in the lobby and complimentary wireless Internet access. A fitness room boasts cardiovascular equipment.
Guestrooms. Accommodations at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel are embellished in neo-classic décor, antique reproduction furniture and bold interior fabrics. Windows frame downtown views and bathrooms contain eco-friendly Aveda toiletries and bathrobes. Rooms offer satellite television and complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests' pets receive welcome kits that includes toys, treats and loaned dog beds.
Expert Tip. Cable cars provide cost-effective transportation in San Francisco to popular destinations such as Fisherman's Wharf. The cable cars stop directly in front of this hotel.
Renovation Notice:
The hotel's fitness room is under construction. The estimated completion date is December 2008. This date is subject to change. During the renovation period, the hotel offers discount passes to a nearby fitness center.
Surrounding Area
UNION SQUARE - 1 BLOCK
Room Information - Sir Francis Drake Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel
Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Queen Room Long Description: One queen bed. Approximately 150 square feet. Edwardian-style décor incorporating lithograph prints, striped wallpaper, and antique-style furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Complimentary HBO. Pay movies, video games, and music. DVD Player. Complimentary daily newspaper. Voice mail. Minibar. Aveda bath products. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Room Long Description: One king bed, one queen bed, or two double beds (depending on availability at check-in). Approximately 150 square feet. Edwardian-style décor incorporating lithograph prints, striped wallpaper, and antique-style furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Complimentary HBO. Pay movies, video games, and music. DVD Player. Complimentary daily newspaper. Voice mail. Minibar. Aveda bath products. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Room type and quality depend on availability at time of check-in.
Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe King Room Long Description: One king bed. Approximately 150 square feet. Edwardian-style décor incorporating lithograph prints, striped wallpaper, and antique-style furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Complimentary HBO. Pay movies, video games, and music. DVD Player. Complimentary daily newspaper. Voice mail. Minibar. Aveda bath products. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bed Type: Short Description: Queen Petite Long Description: One queen bed. 120 square feet. Edwardian-style décor incorporating lithograph prints, striped wallpaper, and antique-style furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Complimentary HBO. Pay movies, video games, and music. DVD Player. Complimentary daily newspaper. Voice mail. Minibar. Aveda bath products. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bed Type: Short Description: Executive King Long Description: One king bed. Sofa bed. 409-440 square feet. Edwardian-style décor incorporating lithograph prints, striped wallpaper, and antique-style furnishings. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. DVD player. Satellite TV. Complimentary HBO. Pay movies, video games, and music. Complimentary daily newspaper. Voice mail. Minibar. Aveda bath products. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bed Type: Short Description: Towers-Level King Long Description: One king bed. Limited view of city. May have limited view of Union Square. Located on the Towers level (floors 16-20). 143-207 square feet. Edwardian-style décor incorporating lithograph prints, striped wallpaper, and antique-style furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma TV. DVD Player. Satellite TV. Complimentary HBO. Pay movies, video games, and music. Complimentary daily newspaper. Voice mail. Minibar. Aveda bath products. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Queen/Queen Long Description: Two queen beds. Edwardian-style décor incorporating lithograph prints, striped wallpaper, and antique-style furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access. DVD player. Satellite TV. Complimentary HBO. Pay movies, video games, and music. Complimentary daily newspaper. Voice mail. Minibar. Aveda bath products. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Nonsmoking. Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Double/Double Long Description: Two double beds. Approximately 150 square feet. Edwardian-style décor incorporating lithograph prints, striped wallpaper, and antique-style furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Complimentary HBO. Pay movies, video games, and music. DVD Player. Complimentary daily newspaper. Voice mail. Minibar. Aveda bath products. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bed Type: Short Description: Executive Queen/Queen Long Description: Two queen beds. 409-440 square feet. Edwardian-style décor incorporating lithograph prints, striped wallpaper, and antique-style furnishings. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. DVD player. Satellite TV. Complimentary HBO. Pay movies, video games, and music. Complimentary daily newspaper. Voice mail. Minibar. Aveda bath products. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bed Type: Short Description: Towers-Level Queen Long Description: One queen bed. Limited view of city. May have limited view of Union Square. Located on the Towers level (floors 16-20). 143-207 square feet. Edwardian-style décor incorporating lithograph prints, striped wallpaper, and antique-style furnishings. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma TV. DVD Player. Satellite TV. Complimentary HBO. Pay movies, video games, and music. Complimentary daily newspaper. Voice mail. Minibar. Aveda bath products. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Floors - 21
Guestrooms - 416
Hotel Built - 1928
Hotel Renovated - 2007
Limo/Town Car service available - Monday - Friday
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Tour assistance
Undergoing renovations
24-hour front desk
Star rating: 3.5
Check in time is 3:00 PM,
Check out time is 12:00 PM.
Area Activities
Union Square: 0.5 block
Market Street: 3 blocks
Yerba Buena Gardens: 5 blocks
Moscone Convention Center: 0.5 block
Financial District: 0.5 mile
Chinatown: 0.5 mile
AT&T Park: 1.0 mile
Historic Ferry Building: 1.0 mile
Embarcadero: 1.0 mile
North Beach: 1.0 mile
Opera House: 1.0 mile
Fisherman's Wharf: 1.5 miles
Union Street Shops: 2.0 miles
Alamo Square Historic Houses: 2.0 miles
Castro District: 3.0 miles
Twin Peaks: 3.5 miles
Golden Gate Bridge: 5.0 miles
Ocean Beaches: 6.0 miles
Driving Directions - Sir Francis Drake Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel
From San Francisco International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 14 miles.
Exit the airport and take US-101 N toward San Francisco.
Bear right onto I-80 toward the Bay Bridge.
Take the 4th Street exit.
Bear left onto Bryant Street and proceed one block.
Turn left onto 3rd Street. Proceed five blocks and cross Market Street.
When 3rd Street crosses Market Street, it becomes Kearney Street.
Turn left onto Geary Street.
Proceed three blocks.
Turn right onto Powell Street.
The hotel is located on the right.
From Metropolitan Oakland International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 18 miles.
Exit the aiport on Hegenberger Road.
Take I-880 N toward Oakland.
Take I-80 W/San Francisco/Bay Bridge across the Bay Bridge.
Take the 5th Street exit on the left side of the Interstate.
Turn right onto 5th Street.
5th Street crosses Market Street and becomes Cyril Magnin Street.
Turn right onto O'Farrell Street.
Turn left onto Powell Street.
The hotel is located on the right.
Policies & Disclaimers
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
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