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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)

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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. The bathroom being the worst part.

"Kimpton never let me down so BAD!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/9/2012 Vote

2. Yes the decor is funky, but I must have had the worst room in the hotel, it was tiny, the bathroom wasnt clean, the paint on the ceiling was peeling, it was very noisy being next to the lift well and looked out onto theroof next door.

"Need to get over themselves " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/2/2012 Vote

3. The bathroom is the worst bathroom I have ever encountered in the area of size and amenities.

"5 Star Service but a 3 Star Property " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2012 Vote

4. The worst thing was that I had to sleep with earplugs because of the noise outside.

"Not a great experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/23/2012 Vote

5. The hotel get terrible marks because the soundproofing between rooms is some of the worst I have experienced at any hotel in any price range.

"Horrible Soundproofing in rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/18/2012 Vote

6. On our way to see our SF Giants play, the worst happend.

"LOVE THE EMPLOYEES AND SERVICE AT THE CA SIR FRANCIS DRAKE " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

7. We could hear the person in the adjacent room clear her throat, but worst of all we could hear her speak on the phone very clearly, even with our TV on.

"Not a 4 star hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/27/2011 Vote

8. Definitely the worst Kimpton Hotel I've ever stayed at, the management is unhelpful if you happen to get downstairs for the free coffee that ends promptly at 8AM.

"A Grand Old Lady badly in need of a facelift " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/26/2011 Vote

9. The worst part of the stay was the completely unhelpful concierge.

"did not live up to Kimpton expectations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/14/2011 Vote

10. As a business traveler, internet access was vital to me, and the inconsistent service in this regard may have been the worst aspect of the hotel.

"Best of times, worst of times " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/8/2010 Vote