Omni San Francisco HotelvsBeacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Omni San Francisco Hotel and Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Omni San Francisco Hotel ranks marginally higher than Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel. Omni San Francisco Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 12 sources including Jetsetter, Gayot and Zagat.
Omni San Francisco Hotel Show All Reviews
500 California Street, San Francisco, CA
From $191/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Although the lobby's glittering crystal chandeliers... may hark back to an old-fashioned gentility, this 1926 redbrick-and-stone building... is now home to a modern luxury hotel." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 362-room Omni has spacious standard rooms and terrific service that's on par with some of San Francisco's best (and most expensive) hotels." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"First built as a bank in 1926, this 17-story Nob Hill hotel retains much of its original Renaissance-style architecture." Full review
Time Out
"With a great central location right on the cable car line, this business-friendly hotel is relatively new, but feels as though it's been part of the landscape for years." Full review
Star Service
"Located on the corner of Montgomery Street, this celebrated second-tier corporate house is in a 17-story circa-1926 former bank headquarters with a cable-car stop just outside the door." Full review
Gayot
"This 1926 Florentine Renaissance-style landmark building boasts classic decor, ornate crown moldings and public areas dominated by excellent city views."
Zagat
4.2
"From the "breathtaking" lobby to the "attentive", "efficient" service, this "lovely old" Downtowner – converted from a 1920s bank building to a "high-end" oasis."
Afar Magazine
"The Omni San Francisco’s central location in the Financial District makes it a popular destination among business travelers." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"When you walk into the Omni San Francisco Hotel in the bustling Financial District, you can’t help but feel as if you’ve stepped back to a simpler, grander time." Full review
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The menu offers more than six different cuts of steak to choose from and delicious sides like skillet-fried potatoes with sautéed onions and peppercorn gravy, and wedge salad with blue cheese dressing and bacon.
Jetsetter
"A renovated bank building-turned-hotel brings a Renaissance Florence feel to the Financial District." 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."