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Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel scores significantly higher than Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel. Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre hotel scores 94 with accolades from 20 publications including BlackBook, Condé Nast Traveler and Michelin Guide.

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
8/10
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
From $175/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
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  • Concierge
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Rough Guide 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 Michelin Guide
"This San Francisco landmark is all prince and no pauper."
Frommer's 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 Fodor's
"The renovation was just what this ole gal needed, injecting her with new life and energy." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A $20-million renovation has recast guestrooms in a lovely sage green, cream, and plum color scheme."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A long-established Union Square hotel, the Sir Francis Drake glows in Art Deco splendor."
Time Out 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 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 Gayot
"Now under the Kimpton Hotels umbrella, this property is one of San Francisco'€™s better-known landmark hotels."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Lavish European rococo swathed in rich royal colors in lobby of 1928 gem. Old-school ambience at a reasonable rack rate."
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1 Hotel San Francisco
9/10
8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
From $219/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"Steps from the Ferry Building, this luxury boutique hotel boasts 199 elegant contemporary rooms."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"It's right on the waterfront set along the revitalized Embarcadero. It's urbane and chic with a definitive tranquility."
Frommer's Frommer's
"In addition to its prime location... Hotel Vitale looks pretty darn chic... Excellent service from the well-trained staff." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The Vitale promotes California-style serenity with free daily yoga classes—often held in the penthouse studio—and private soaking tubs in the spa's rooftop garden."
Fodor's Fodor's
""Luxury, naturally," the theme of this eight-story terraced bay-front hotel, is apparent in every thoughtful detail." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Zen palace of reclaimed wood, with water views and a rooftop spa, a buzzy bar and market-fresh Italian fare." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Location, location, location… the 199-room Vitale has it in spades." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Situated along the Embarcadero, it has all the advantages of a destination resort, in the heart of the city."
Star Service Star Service
"This stylish Joie de Vivre hotel may boast 200 quarters, but its excellent service and well-designed guest rooms and public areas create a boutique sensibility. " Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This 199-room, Joie de Vivre property brings classy, boutique style to the Embarcadero --- an area infamous for its big, less-than-personal hotels."
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