Sir Francis Drake Hotel, San Francisco

Trends come and go. A true classic withstands the test of time. The Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel in downtown San Francisco, has been in style since 1928. A mixture of timeless elegance and high style, this landmark San Francisco hotel offers historic accommodations in the heart of Union Square just steps from the Moscone Convention Center, the Financial District, Nob Hill, Chinatown, SOMA, and the Theatre District. The Beefeater doorman, the exquisite service, and the unique style all create a vibrant presence on Union Square.

Rooms & Accommodation

A mixture of timeless elegance and high style, the Sir Francis Drake Hotel offers stylish and comfortable accommodations in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco.Done in a rejuvenating cream and sage green color scheme, the hotel features 416 rooms with spectacular views of the City and San Francisco Bay, including five luxurious hotel suites and the Presidential Suite with its private sauna and outdoor deck. In keeping with the services and amenities expected of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, all of our hotel suites and guestrooms feature:

• Complimentary high-speed Internet access in all our guestrooms and hotel suites
• Television with cable, on-demand movies, complimentary movie channel
• Fully stocked honor bar/refrigerator
• Iron, ironing board and hairdryer
• Individual air-conditioning and thermo-control
• Phones with voice mail modem hook-ups
• Room service (6–10:30 a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. for lunch and dinner)
• Safety deposit boxes
• "Mind. Body. Spa" program with in-room spa services, Yoga channel on every TV and complimentary yoga accessories for use during your stay

Activities

• Onsite 24-hour fitness center, with full selection of cardio equipment and free weights
• Harry Denton’s Starlight Room - Luxury nightclub on the 21st floor with San Francisco views, offering cocktails, live entertainment, and dancing
• In-Room Spa Services - Imagine the absolute luxury of having a full-service day spa in the calm and comfort of your Kimpton Hotel room.

What to do

• Guests at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel on Union Square find the thriving cultural center for which San Francisco is so well known - artists, theatres, galleries, gourmet restaurants, musicians and locals - right outside the front door.
• The Sir Francis Drake Hotel is a stop on the Powell Street cable car line. Hotel guests are around the corner from destinations like Tiffany & Co, Gucci, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Coach, Betsey Johnson and Louis Vuitton, as well as North Face, Niketown and the flagship Levi’s. Right next door to the distinctive hotel is Saks Fifth Avenue with Neiman Marcus and Macy’s just a block away.
• San Francisco is an easy city to get around, with major landmarks in close proximity to each other. The Sir Francis Drake Hotel’s central location means ready access to favorite spots like Chinatown, Moscone Center, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Financial District. Also easily accessible are destinations such as the Embarcadero along the waterfront, AT&T Park (home of the San Francisco Giants), North Beach, Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower, and the ever-popular Fisherman’s Wharf.

For Children

• Each child is greeted with a special KimptonKids welcome gift
• A list of kid-friendly activities in the area includes parks, restaurants and enriching classes

Dining

• Scala’s Bistro - Italian and French inspired menu; facing Powell Street cable cars on Union Square; breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
• Located inside the lobby of San Francisco’s famous Sir Francis Drake Hotel, Bar Drake transports guests back to this time and completes the experience with 1920s-inspired cocktails.