InterContinental San FranciscovsBeacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
InterContinental San Francisco and Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel scores significantly better than InterContinental San Francisco. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel ranks #14 in San Francisco with praise from 16 sources including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and DK Eyewitness.
InterContinental San Francisco Show All Reviews
888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
From $121/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Owners of the iconic Mark Hopkins on Nob Hill, InterContinental opened this sleek, blue 32-storey skyscraper hotel in 2008, and it’s certainly caused quite a local stir. Its 500-plus..."
Michelin Guide
"For the city's latest and greatest, just look up to catch a glimpse of the glittering lnter Continental."
Fodor's
"Spectacularly light, expansive, thoughtfully laid-out guest rooms, which have all the ultramodern conveniences." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The modern, 550-room InterContinental's luxury-level service, high-tech guest rooms, lap pool, well-reviewed spa, and Michelin-star restaurant make it one of the best values in San Francisco." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated in SoMa, the InterContinental San Francisco hotel is housed in a 32-story blue glass tower just down the street from Moscone Center." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This architectural wonder opened to much fanfare in San Francisco. It boasts an elegant, modern interior with luxurious guest rooms."
Star Service
"Perfectly located for conventioneers, it is adjacent to Moscone Center and just a few blocks from the city's best shopping areas, as well as its peer, the edgier Hotel W San Francisco.." Full review
Gayot
"The property is LEED Gold Certified under the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC), and it offers Zipcar Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles for guests to get around town."
Zagat
4.5
"This "pristine" "modern" tower in SoMa "still has that new hotel smell" and reeks of "business luxury" as well, with "gorgeous" public spaces, "elegant", "spacious" rooms."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This statuesque, luxury hotel feels like a cosy urban retreat despite its stately size." Full review
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel 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."