Sir Francis Drake Hotel San Francisco, San Francisco, Unfortunate

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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)

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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. unfortunately they have to make up for the poor state the hotel is in.

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

2. unfortunately, ours was on the 3rd floor facing the very busy Powell St, with it's constant stream of cable cars.

"Booked for 5 nights, left after 1. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/28/2012 Vote

3. unfortunately, this Kimpton did not have this event.

"Boutique'y but not as charming as some of the other Kimptons in San Francisco " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/2/2012 Vote

4. unfortunately, I have to give it a 'terrible' rating because I only managed to get a couple hours of sleep during my stay.

"A noisy old hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/24/2011 Vote

5. The lobby and general interior is lovely and historic with beautiful wooden panels and ornate ceilings, unfortunately a part of the hotel was under refurb when we were there.

"Nice hotel, good location, but there's room for improvement " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/18/2011 Vote

6. unfortunately, the night club on the top floor was closed for renovations - it is supposed to be outstanding.

"Great hotel, most convenient " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/8/2011 Vote

7. It's unfortunate that this happened because I do like the Kimpton brand and do appreciate the customer service which is why I hate giving it a low mark.

"El Draque " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/9/2011 Vote

8. unfortunately I had to take advantage of that kindness many times during my stay.

"El Draque " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/9/2011 Vote

9. unfortunately, so is a lot of the hotel.

"Clean and Unique - I'll return after the renovations! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/5/2011 Vote

10. unfortunately, the in-laws got the small room.

"Old fashioned but grand hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/29/2011 Vote