Beacon Grand, A Union Square HotelvsFour Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel and Loews Regency San Francisco are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel ranks marginally better than Loews Regency San Francisco. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel comes in at 87 with recommendations from 16 reviewers like Insight Guides, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
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."
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero Show All Reviews
222 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA
From $332/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"San Francisco's best hotel with a view, this Mandarin Oriental property occupies the top 11 floors of the city's third-tallest building."
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For the best sightlines and more elbow room, request a corner location—these have bridge-to-bridge vistas.
DK Eyewitness
"Particularly convenient for business travelers, Mandarin Oriental is first class in every respect."
Time Out
"Few hotels in the world can boast such extraordinary views, or such decadent means of enjoying them, as the Mandarin Oriental." Full review
Zagat
4.7
""On the top floors of a skyscraper", this "sophisticated" Downtown "standout" is "close to heaven", with "exquisite" quarters featuring "gorgeous" marble bathrooms."
Condé Nast Traveler
"A total makeover of the first Mandarin Oriental property in the United States (opened in 1987), with 158 redesigned rooms and lobby, a brand-new spa, and a reimagined restaurant." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel opened with a bang as the Mandarin Oriental in 1987, and today, as a Loews Regency, it continues to compete with its luxury counterparts in the area of distinction."
Star Service
"The hotel's superlative contemporary design, reputable dining and soigne service are San Francisco treats." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Top-of-the-world views, and the rooms are ranked in price accordingly." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It’s no secret San Francisco has some of the world’s most stunning vistas and guests at Loews Regency San Francisco Hotel will certainly get an eyeful." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Service is a signature here, where gorgeous rooms styled with a simple elegance and a natural palette offer a respite from the Financial District’s hustle and bustle." Full review