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Hotel Zelos San FranciscovsBeacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel scores slightly better than Hotel Zelos San Francisco. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel comes in at #14 in San Francisco with accolades from 16 reviews like Time Out, Gayot and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Zelos San Francisco
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12 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "A chic, neo-Nouveau bolthole in the commercial heart of the city."
Michelin Guide "Want the shopping and dining of Union Square, proximity to the businesses of the Financial District, and a front-row seat to the action of the thriving SoMa district? Look no further than the Palomar."
Concierge "Snappy art installations add a contemporary touch to the lobby of this soigné downtown hotel, tucked away in a historic 1905 building."
BlackBook "Grandiose Victorian-era pistachio-green brick building with classic white granite flourishes."
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""Real old SF charm" and "enthusiastic", "welcoming" service lures "the young and fabulous" to this "high-end Kimpton" historic boutique in SoMa."
Lonely Planet "The sexy Palomar is decked out with crocodile-print carpets, stripy persimmon-red chairs, chocolate-brown wood and cheetah-print robes in the closet." Full review
Afar Magazine "Formerly Hotel PalomarHotel Zelos brims with understated luxury. Rooms are kitted out with on-demand movies and music, in-room spa services upon request, and a complimentary honor bar." Full review
Frommer's "Tailored lines and rich textures throughout lend a sophisticated, fresh aspect to the overall air of elegance." Full review
Jetsetter "Playful boutique San Francisco stay with rooftop firepits and a buzzy restaurant-cocktail lounge." Full review
Gayot "This Union Square boutique hotel brings whimsical flair to the circa-1908 building it inhabits."
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Rough Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's
Fodor's
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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."
