Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel

well-located, historic, functional

The Sir Francis Drake is adjacent to Union Square, Chinatown + the cable car line. You can walk to almost anything you need, and you don't need to go far. The staff is always helpful, even to late arrivals wanting a different room. The housekeepers respect "do not disturb" signs -- important when paperwork is left everywhere -- but are quick to make up a room when you're ready. AND it's across the street from Sears Fine Food, another SF tradition.

When it's busy, the elevators take a minute to get to you. Be prepared to wait. The bar backs up, too, and that can mean getting a drink when it's crowded is an ordeal -- especially since the lobby cab get loud. But the people are nice, so in terms of this negative, it's really just a fact that's not terrible.

Lovely but could do with some maintenance

Just a few maintenance items marred what was otherwise a perfect score for this lovely boutique hotel. Great location and fabulous staff made for a fantastic stay,

Blocked drains and a dicky light switch were a slight issue but were attended to promptly.

Great Location

The Drake has a great location, it's clean and comfy with some traces of old excellence. The Concierge was very helpful with directions and suggestions for meals.

Tiny bathroom but then, who comes to San Francisco to hang out in the bathroom?

The location was excellent. Friendly staff with spacious room. Loved the free wine cocktail reception.

No jacuzzi

Great location

Small bathrooms, placement of valet was a bad place