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Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San FranciscovsBeacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Palace Hotel ranks significantly better than Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel. Palace Hotel comes in at #3 in San Francisco with approval from 18 reviews such as Forbes Travel Guide, National Geographic and Rough Guide.
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
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2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
From $312/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Hushed, opulent landmark building... Stay here for snob value, above all."
Michelin Guide "Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who's the grandest of them all? Why, the Palace, of course. This grande dame proudly shows off her old-world refinement."
Frommer's "The original 1875 Palace was one of the world's largest and most luxurious hotels, and every time you walk through the doors here, you'll be reminded how incredibly majestic old luxury really is." Full review
Concierge "The Palace is San Francisco's most storied hotel."
Fodor's ""Majestic" is the word that best sums up this landmark hotel, which was the world's largest and most luxurious when it opened in 1875." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The cushy (if staid) accommodations cater to expense-account travelers, but prices drop weekends." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Boasting ample turn-of-the-20th-century elegance and 550 rooms on only eight floors (dig these corridors), the Palace is aptly named." Full review
Travel + Leisure "When the Palace Hotel was built on New Montgomery Street in 1875, it was thought to be the largest and costliest luxury hotel in the world." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Early in the 20th century the Palace was one of the most famous hotels in the world, hosting royalty and heads of state, including President Harding, who died here in his sleep in 1923."
Star Service "It remains a historic reminder of San Francisco's florid past, making a stark contrast to the gleaming modern city that is being rebuilt around it." Full review
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Rough Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's Fodor's
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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."
