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Beacon Grand, A Union Square HotelvsHotel Adagio, Autograph Collection
Both properties are endorsed by writers. Overall, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel scores significantly better than Hotel Adagio, Autograph Collection. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel comes in at 83 with positive reviews from 14 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
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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."
Hotel Adagio, Autograph Collection Rough Guide Frommer's Fodor's Time Out Star Service Gayot BlackBook
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Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
550 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "The interior is surprisingly modern; suite-sized rooms have a calming feng shui vibe and are well appointed with huge televisions, internet and honesty bar."
Frommer's "Our local hip-hotel company, Joie de Vivre, revamped every one of this 1929 Spanish Revival hotel's 171 large, bright guest rooms in gorgeous modern style." Full review
Fodor's "Recently aquired by Marriott Autograph collection, Hotel Adagio has the steady backing of a trusted brand paired with boutique-hotel charm." Full review
Time Out "Now owned by Joie de Vivre, the Adagio has been in town in one incarnation or another since 1929." Full review
Star Service "The Hotel Adagio is the first San Francisco hotel to join Marriott International's Autograph Collection, and its post-makeover character is notably glitzier than it was while an independent." Full review
Gayot "Spanish Colonial Revival architecture provides a striking backdrop for this hotelâs modern style."
BlackBook "Old-school ornate 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival built at dawn of the Depression. This one feels right from the second you walk in."
Lonely Planet "Huge rooms and a snappy aesthetic set the Adagio apart." Full review
Afar Magazine "Two blocks from Union Square, Hotel Adagio is a stylish retreat from the frenetic energy of downtown San Francisco." Full review
U.S. News & World Report63.0
"Perched on the southern fringes of Nob Hill, this stylish hotel boasts cool colors and a boutique atmosphere." Full review
