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58th

Out of 493

Sir Francis Drake Hotel San Francisco	Average Price: $252 Check Rates

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450 Powell Street

San Francisco, 94102 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 22 of 110
Average review rating: 3.5

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (5) , Expedia (54) , Travelocity (5) , TripAdvisor (721) , YahooTravel (28)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (3/5 issues found)

Is this hotel safe to book? See the trends in negative comments below to find out the real deal before you commit:

Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Remodeling, Renovation.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	Recent comments complained about bed bugs.

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1. The bathroom stunk all the time, felt like the smell was coming from the walls.

"DISAPPOINTING!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2012 Vote

2. i had specifically asked for a pet free room as i am allergic to pet smell in a confined area.

"DISAPPOINTING!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2012 Vote

3. Simply put, the hallways smelled pretty bad, and the hotel's non-smoking policy didn't seem to preclude a few loud drug-fueled parties.

"Comfortable but for the strong smell of drugs " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/9/2011 Vote

4. The elevator and hallway were seedy and dismal and smelled like cleaning solution.

"Dark, depressing, desperately needs a renovation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/5/2011 Vote

5. If you are not a smoker and sensitive to the smell of smoke, I recommend making sure that you request a non-smoking room.

"Very satisfied " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/29/2011 Vote

6. But the painting had just been completed and the smell was really strong.

"Lovely room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2011 Vote

7. It was so renovated that I was a little worried about the paint smell.

"Give renovated rooms a chance " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/17/2011 Vote

8. Hallway and elevator carpets worn out and smell old.

"So, So " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2011 Vote

9. the room was so bad that i would not walk on the carpet due to the old smell, inside is so old that you have just walkied in a cheap motel.

"Totally misleading.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/7/2011 Vote

10. My co-workers room smelled like dog urine.

"OK prices for SFO, but this hotel is tired and worn " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/23/2011 Vote