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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. best thing was the location as its only a block from union square.

"Great location, nice hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/14/2012 Vote

2. We're the people that tidy up before house-keeping sees the room and this saved us time and bother and saved you endless resoursesThe best addition is by far the Wiki Concierge, Michelle.

"even better the second time :) " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/13/2012 Vote

3. best concierge desk in the universe makes an enjoyable city more enjoyable.

"Great service at The Sir Francis Drake " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2012 Vote

4. The Sir Francis Drake is a very grand hotel with quite possibly some of the best hotel staff I have encountered.

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

5. best location in San Francisco for shopping, dining, and sightseeing.

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

6. The bell boys are the BEST.

"Super location and great atmosphere " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2012 Vote

7. One of the best places to have breakfast in all of San Francisco is right across the street [Sears Fine Foods] and the Powell-Hyde cable car runs right in front of the hotel.

"Super location and great atmosphere " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2012 Vote

8. It's the best place to view the city and dance the night away.

"THE BEST PLACE TO SPEND YOUR 50th...OR ANY OCCASION! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/11/2012 Vote

9. However, I had two colleagues staying with me, and their rooms were much much smaller than mine (one in a deluxe king on the 10th floor and one in a standard room) so I would ring the hotel reservation line directly to see if they can reserve the best room for you.

"Great location, nice rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/3/2012 Vote

10. First, you are greeted by Tom, the best doorman ever.

"Lovely hotel, small bathrooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/30/2012 Vote