Sir Francis Drake Hotel
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Location is the best thing about the Sir Francis Drake. The cable car stops right in front. The staff were warm and inviting and eager to please. Scala's restaurant is great for dinner but, breakfast is another story (at least the continental breakfast). Rooms are very dated and bathrooms tiny and in need of updating. Lobby makes you feel like you stepped back into time (in a good way) and is very relaxing. Internet access was a major pain to get. IT company had no idea what they were doing in trying to help. After an hour of our own efforts we finally had the internet available and I don't believe that it was the hotel's WIFI. Our room rate was $179 a night which was a bargain in this area.
Reviewed by: MIKE from on Feb 02 2009
I stayed at this hotel on my first visit to San Francisco in September of '07. The service was great. Doormen and guest services were very helpful and always friendly. If you enjoy being in a very busy part of San Francisco with lots of good shopping then this is a decent place. It's very close to China Town, Little Italy, and the waterfront, but it is not close to Golden Gate Park, the Pacific, Castro district, or Twin Peaks. My main complaint about this hotel is the very tiny bathroom. If you are not supermodel thin and double-jointed, using the toilet comfortably is a challenge. It's in a little cubby-hole type area. Also, no space to lay out toiletries, requiring you to keep them in your bag. The next time I go to SFO I'll opt for a bed and breakfast in a neighborhood.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 19 2007
The rooms are small
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 05 2007
You have to wonder who is writing these. From NY on vacation. Great location, great door man, Great Hotel and decor.. Highly suggest staying there. Great beds, small rooms but expect that in the city.
Reviewed by: Darren from on Mar 05 2007
This is a great hotel if you want to be close to everything. Shopping, restaurants, theater, churches, tourist attractions, etc.
Reviewed by: George from on Feb 14 2007
#1 we never heard from them regarding our comments as promised at departure #2 the $45 per day parking fee was NEVER disclosed,even after i asked if there would be a place to park!#3 key never worked for my husband. He went down 4 times, but that never solved the problem & they never offered another solution, or help.#4 room was never cleaned. We left for 7 hrs and had the same dirty towels and unmade bed as when we left. front desk said"oh sorry. can you leave for a couple more hours so we can get it cleaned for you?"we were on our way to a dinner engagement! At check-out, our complaints were taken with a grain of salt, and a mummbled"sorry to hear that" was uttered by the mgr. on duty."you will be hearing from us VERY soon to go over your stay" 2 weeks later..NOTHING!!!!! we must say though that that guys in the red outfits, that greet you as you 1st arrive, are the most helpful, knowledgable and wonderful group of fellows we met anywhere in the hotel. they made the stay tolerable.Especially Tom (you rock Tom!)
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 10 2006
I spent five nights at the Drake and had a wonderful experience. I went with my elderly parents, who were given a special needs room that made their stay much easier. The hotel staff were also very friendly and accomodating. My wife and I reserved a "petite queen" room because of the lower rate and I had some concerns about how small it might be. It was small but had recently been refurbished and was quite nice. The bathroom was excellent and the shower awesome. If I had spent lots of time in the room, it would have been difficult because of its size but the hotel is located in the heart of Union Square and we only came back to our room to collapse in the very comfortable bed. This was my second stay at the Drake and for the money, it is hard to beat!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 13 2006
This I fell was a great hotel to stay in considering the busy streets of San Francisco. It is a prime location within the city. Very classy, yet seemed to be a little bit pricy for what was offered.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 12 2006
Located centrally to everything that I wanted to see in San Francisco, plus they have the most incredible nightclub ONTOP of the hotel. Its called Harry Denton's Starlight Room, and the place was phenemonal. The staff was totally professional, very safe environment, INCREDIBLE VIEW!, plus the entertainers there were the best I've ever heard. Their resident DJ Dave Gillis lit the room up! He played everything- R&B, Disco Funk, Pop, Dance, and Hip Hop, and was incredibly smooth and funky. I had never been to a place where I was around people from all over the world, partying all in one place, having an incredible time.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 24 2006
Sir Francis Drake was very elegant, the view was excellent as it looked over the san fransico skyline. The rooms were kinda small but very comfortable. Nightlife within walking distance.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 13 2006
Opulent Decor
Back to Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Location is the best thing about the Sir Francis Drake. The cable car stops right in front. The staff were warm and inviting and eager to please. Scala's restaurant is great for dinner but, breakfast is another story (at least the continental breakfast). Rooms are very dated and bathrooms tiny and in need of updating. Lobby makes you feel like you stepped back into time (in a good way) and is very relaxing. Internet access was a major pain to get. IT company had no idea what they were doing in trying to help. After an hour of our own efforts we finally had the internet available and I don't believe that it was the hotel's WIFI. Our room rate was $179 a night which was a bargain in this area.
Reviewed by: MIKE from on Feb 02 2009
I stayed at this hotel on my first visit to San Francisco in September of '07. The service was great. Doormen and guest services were very helpful and always friendly. If you enjoy being in a very busy part of San Francisco with lots of good shopping then this is a decent place. It's very close to China Town, Little Italy, and the waterfront, but it is not close to Golden Gate Park, the Pacific, Castro district, or Twin Peaks. My main complaint about this hotel is the very tiny bathroom. If you are not supermodel thin and double-jointed, using the toilet comfortably is a challenge. It's in a little cubby-hole type area. Also, no space to lay out toiletries, requiring you to keep them in your bag. The next time I go to SFO I'll opt for a bed and breakfast in a neighborhood.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 19 2007
The rooms are small
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 05 2007
You have to wonder who is writing these. From NY on vacation. Great location, great door man, Great Hotel and decor.. Highly suggest staying there. Great beds, small rooms but expect that in the city.
Reviewed by: Darren from on Mar 05 2007
This is a great hotel if you want to be close to everything. Shopping, restaurants, theater, churches, tourist attractions, etc.
Reviewed by: George from on Feb 14 2007
#1 we never heard from them regarding our comments as promised at departure #2 the $45 per day parking fee was NEVER disclosed,even after i asked if there would be a place to park!#3 key never worked for my husband. He went down 4 times, but that never solved the problem & they never offered another solution, or help.#4 room was never cleaned. We left for 7 hrs and had the same dirty towels and unmade bed as when we left. front desk said"oh sorry. can you leave for a couple more hours so we can get it cleaned for you?"we were on our way to a dinner engagement! At check-out, our complaints were taken with a grain of salt, and a mummbled"sorry to hear that" was uttered by the mgr. on duty."you will be hearing from us VERY soon to go over your stay" 2 weeks later..NOTHING!!!!! we must say though that that guys in the red outfits, that greet you as you 1st arrive, are the most helpful, knowledgable and wonderful group of fellows we met anywhere in the hotel. they made the stay tolerable.Especially Tom (you rock Tom!)
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 10 2006
I spent five nights at the Drake and had a wonderful experience. I went with my elderly parents, who were given a special needs room that made their stay much easier. The hotel staff were also very friendly and accomodating. My wife and I reserved a "petite queen" room because of the lower rate and I had some concerns about how small it might be. It was small but had recently been refurbished and was quite nice. The bathroom was excellent and the shower awesome. If I had spent lots of time in the room, it would have been difficult because of its size but the hotel is located in the heart of Union Square and we only came back to our room to collapse in the very comfortable bed. This was my second stay at the Drake and for the money, it is hard to beat!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 13 2006
This I fell was a great hotel to stay in considering the busy streets of San Francisco. It is a prime location within the city. Very classy, yet seemed to be a little bit pricy for what was offered.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 12 2006
Located centrally to everything that I wanted to see in San Francisco, plus they have the most incredible nightclub ONTOP of the hotel. Its called Harry Denton's Starlight Room, and the place was phenemonal. The staff was totally professional, very safe environment, INCREDIBLE VIEW!, plus the entertainers there were the best I've ever heard. Their resident DJ Dave Gillis lit the room up! He played everything- R&B, Disco Funk, Pop, Dance, and Hip Hop, and was incredibly smooth and funky. I had never been to a place where I was around people from all over the world, partying all in one place, having an incredible time.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 24 2006
Sir Francis Drake was very elegant, the view was excellent as it looked over the san fransico skyline. The rooms were kinda small but very comfortable. Nightlife within walking distance.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 13 2006
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