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Hotel Nikko San FranciscovsBeacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Nikko San Francisco. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is ranked #14 in San Francisco with accolades from 16 publications like Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Insight Guides.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter Show All Reviews
222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
From $200/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Cultures collide with chic results at this East-meets-West Coast hotel."
Fodor's "The vast surfaces of gray-flecked white marble that dominate the neoclassical lobby of this hotel have the starkness of an airport." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Clean, affordable and quiet, the Hotel Nikko seems more like a boutique hotel than the mid-size chain it is." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The hotel’s excellent fitness center, with its glass-enclosed swimming pool and full range of exercise equipment, is among the best in the city."
Time Out "Part of the Japan Airlines hotel chain, the 25-storey Nikko is incredibly popular with Japanese visitors but welcoming to all." Full review
Star Service "Standard and deluxe rooms run slightly above average for the city, measuring in at around 300 sq ft. All but standard rooms have separate shower stalls." Full review
Gayot "This 25-story hotel is a great option for business travelers keen on state-of-the-art savvy."
Zagat4.2
"A "quiet place in a crowded, noisy city", this "gorgeously slick and understated" "Asian-inspired" business boutique is a Downtown haven where sojourners "relax and pamper" themselves."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The ultra-modern Hotel Nikko San Francisco is located in downtown San Francisco just blocks from Union Square." Full review
Jetsetter "Zen digs near Union Square with superb sushi and a hot nightclub." Full review
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Rough Guide Michelin Guide
Frommer's Fodor's
Insight Guides DK Eyewitness Time Out Star Service Gayot
BlackBook Show All Reviews
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."
