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Beacon Grand, A Union Square HotelvsThe Orchard Garden Hotel
Both Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel and Orchard Garden Hotel are praised by experts. Overall, Orchard Garden Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel. Orchard Garden Hotel ranks #11 in San Francisco with praise from 16 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Fodor's.
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
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Michelin Guide
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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."
The Orchard Garden Hotel Rough Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Time Out Star Service Gayot BlackBook Show All Reviews
466 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA
From $179/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "This groundbreaking hotel is a leader in energy-efficient environmental design... the hotel has much going for it, including a full slate of electronics and organic bath products in each room."
Michelin Guide "This eco-chic boutique hotel brings a much-needed dose of oxygen to the hustle and bustle of downtown."
Frommer's "Going green doesn't mean you have to cut back on comfort... Egyptian cotton linen on the king-size bed, real feather down in the pillows, Aveda bath products, and plush spa-style robes in the closet." Full review
Concierge "Best of all, this Union Square hotel saves not only the planet but also your wallet."
Fodor's "Feel virtuous and eco-friendly by staying at the first San Francisco hotel built to environmentally stringent LEED specifications." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set in San Francisco’s tiny, unofficial French Quarter, the Orchard Garden feels exactly like a spiffy little Left Bank hotel—one that’s LEED certified." Full review
Time Out "Opened in 2007, the Orchard Garden was only the fourth hotel in the world to win LEED... certification, meaning it was designed according to strict environmental standards." Full review
Star Service "This well-situated hotel is in the middle of the so-called French Quarter and just a few doors from the carved Foo dogs guarding Chinatown's ornate dragon gate; Union Square is a four-block walk." Full review
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The granite-trimmed baths have organic EO toiletries, robes (slippers upon request) and hair dryers.
Gayot "Opened in 2006, this 86-room hotel was built from the ground up following environmentally sensitive building practices."
BlackBook "Elegant lobby, restaurant and spacious uber-insulated guest rooms decorated in soothing colors and fabrics."
