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Chancellor Hotel on Union SquarevsBeacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square and Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel scores significantly better than Chancellor Hotel on Union Square. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is ranked #14 in San Francisco with approval from 16 publications including Fodor's, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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433 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "This charming boutique hotel offers comfortable beds, a full range of pillows and oversize bathtubs."
Fodor's "This busy hotel is considered by many to be one of the best bets on Union Square for comfort without extravagance." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This boutique hotel bends over backwards to offer extra amenities at a bargain price."
Star Service "This hotel is a contender for best small budget hotel. Its popularity with families and couples in search of a midrange comfort and convenience is justified.
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Gayot "This boutique hotel was built in 1914 in Edwardian style and is located near the Powell Street cable car line."
Zagat3.7
"The "appeal and romance" of "classic San Francisco" meets modern comforts at this "lovely", "updated" 1914 Downtown boutique with "impeccable" service."
Lonely Planet "Built in 1914, the family-owned Chancellor has simple, if small, rooms with double-pane glass that blocks the noise of passing cable cars." Full review
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Oyster Mid-Range
"The Chancellor Hotel doesn't have loads of amenities, but for those seeking a great, central location and a bit of boutique charm, it might fit the bill." Full review
Time Out "This family-run, 137-room hotel is another historic gem that’s withstood the test of time." Full review
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Rough Guide
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450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
From $175/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The Sir Francis Drake’s lobby is a hallucinogenic evocation of all things heraldic... the Sir Francis Drake’s lobby is a hallucinogenic evocation of all things heraldic."
Michelin Guide "This San Francisco landmark is all prince and no pauper."
Frommer's "This landmark hotel is one of San Francisco's grand dames, operating continuously since 1928 in the heart of Union Square." Full review
Fodor's "The renovation was just what this ole gal needed, injecting her with new life and energy." Full review
Insight Guides "A $20-million renovation has recast guestrooms in a lovely sage green, cream, and plum color scheme."
DK Eyewitness "A long-established Union Square hotel, the Sir Francis Drake glows in Art Deco splendor."
Time Out "n its prestigious Powell Street perch just above Union Square, the venerable Sir Francis Drake Hotel, built in 1928, has something to offer just about everyone." Full review
Star Service "This is a colorful San Francisco treat with a reputation as one of the more interesting and engaging boutique-style hotels." Full review
Gayot "Now under the Kimpton Hotels umbrella, this property is one of San Francisco's better-known landmark hotels."
BlackBook "Lavish European rococo swathed in rich royal colors in lobby of 1928 gem. Old-school ambience at a reasonable rack rate."
