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Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel

4 out of 5

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

4.0/5 Very Good

Guests rated this property 4.3/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pet Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 72-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitizer provided

Explore the area

    Popular Location555 California Street10 min walk
    Popular LocationSan Francisco Museum of Modern Art11 min walk
    Popular LocationMoscone Convention Center13 min walk
    AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)19 min drive

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1-800-675-4318

  • Standard Room

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    Room amenities

    • 160 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds
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  • Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

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    Room amenities

    • 175 sq ft
    • City view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Queen Bed
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  • Room, 1 Queen Bed (Historic)

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    Room amenities

    • 160 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Queen Bed
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  • Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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    Room amenities

    • 215 sq ft
    • City view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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    Room amenities

    • 190 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsClassic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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    Room amenities

    • 190 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Queen Bed
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  • Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

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    Room amenities

    • 204 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Grand Room, 1 King Bed

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    Room amenities

    • 440 sq ft
    • City view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsGrand Room, 1 King Bed

  • Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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    Room amenities

    • 225 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More detailsClassic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Deluxe Room

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    Room amenities

    • 175 sq ft
    • City view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Double Bed
    More detailsDeluxe Room

  • Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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    Room amenities

    • 172 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Queen Bed
    More detailsClassic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Roll-In Shower)

    Photos of Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Roll-In Shower)

    Room amenities

    • 175 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Queen Bed
    More detailsClassic Room, 1 Queen Bed (Roll-In Shower)

  • Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

    Photos of Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

    Room amenities

    • 440 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More detailsGrand Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

    Photos of Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

    Room amenities

    • 175 sq ft
    • City view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More detailsDeluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • Suite, 1 Double Bed

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    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 Double Bed
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About this area

San Francisco

In the city center, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is in San Francisco's Downtown San Francisco neighborhood, an area with good shopping. Golden Gate Theatre and Orpheum Theater are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, check out Ferry Building. Traveling with kids? Make time for Exploratorium, or check out an event or a game at Oracle Park. With windsurfing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Our guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Powell St & Sutter St Stop and Powell St & Post St Stop are just steps away.
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What's nearby

  • 555 California Street - 10 min walk
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 11 min walk
  • Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk
  • Oracle Park - 8 min drive
  • Lombard Street - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • AirportSan Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 19 min drive

About this property

Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel

Family-friendly San Francisco hotel in Downtown San Francisco, walk to Westfield San Francisco Centre
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, a 24-hour business center, and valet parking. All 416 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with digital channels, and comforts like premium bedding and down comforters. Guests will also find iPod docks, minibars, and room service.
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel offers 416 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels, video-game consoles, and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 72 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking: USD 62 per night
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: USD 15-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/café
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Shopping
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 17 meeting rooms

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Linens
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Video-game console

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 1 2020 to October 31 2020 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 4 children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs (infant beds)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 33.77 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Business center/computer access
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Additional inclusions

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 15 and USD 30 per person (approximately)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 62 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Sir Drake Hotel
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel Hotel
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel San Francisco
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel?
Valet parking is available for USD 62 per night.
What time is check-in at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM–2:00 AM.
What time is check-out at Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel located?
This family-friendly San Francisco hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of Westfield San Francisco Centre and Grace Cathedral. Golden Gate Theatre and Moscone Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Powell St & Sutter St Stop and Powell St & Post St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.
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4.3/5

Cleanliness

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Staff & service

3.8/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
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We loved the history of the lobby. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family
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Classic Beauty!
Nothing shy of perfect. Had wanted to stay here for many years. Classic Beauty!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/5 Good

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Very good location to access any part of the city with
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
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I read a lot of reviews concerning this property, some good some bad. I had a great stay . Staff was helpful, friendly and willing to do what it took to make up happy even let us check in early. Doormen were very knowledgeable about the city. Places to eat, transportation etc... daily happy hour was great and the WiFi worked well. Beds were great. Only complaint is I had a 9th floor city view and could still hear outside noise. I would definitely recommend this place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

4/5 Good

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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The rooms were very clean and nicely designed however the toilet seats were not elongated which was a surprise and disappointment in a property of this level. The walls between the rooms are really really thin and we can pretty much hear everything including even normal conversations from the room next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

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