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Beacon Grand, A Union Square HotelvsHotel Triton
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Triton. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel comes in at #14 in San Francisco with endorsements from 16 sources such as BlackBook, Gayot and Frommer's.
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 Triton Rough Guide Michelin Guide Fodor's Insight Guides
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342 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "An eccentric, smartly located hotel... Rooms themselves are stylish but gaudy."
Michelin Guide "The individually designed rooms and suites appeal to all sorts of visitors with their uplifting colors and distinctive furnishings."
Fodor's "A spirit of fun has taken up full-time residence in this Kimpton property, which has a youngish, superfriendly staff, pink- and blue-neon elevators, and a colorful psychedelic lobby mural." Full review
Insight Guides "Steps from the Chinatown Gate, this trendy, eco-friendly hotel has a lobby with wild designs and furniture, and guestroom decor ranging from creamy whites to cherry red."
Oyster Mid-Range
"This casual, pop-themed Kimpton is full of character, with funky furnishings, a great restaurant, and a free wine hour." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Part eco-friendly, part rock-and-roll, the Triton is most famous for its seven “celebrity suites,” individually designed by music stars like Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia." Full review
DK Eyewitness "It is just across the street from Chinatown and in the heart of San Francisco’s art gallery district."
Time Out "Created by nine artists, this colourful hotel, across from the ornate Chinatown gate, succeeds in being both fun and funky." Full review
Star Service "The Triton continues its quest for uniqueness, and short of offering medical marijuana in the minibars, this hotel is up for almost anything." Full review
Gayot "Located just outside the entrance to Chinatown, the Hotel Triton is a 140-room property that features the works of cutting-edge Bay Area artisans."
