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Beacon Grand, A Union Square HotelvsParker Guest House
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel and Parker Guest House are both endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Parker Guest House. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel comes in at #14 in San Francisco with endorsements from 16 reviews including Star Service, Jetsetter and Zagat.
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
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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."
Parker Guest House Rough Guide Frommer's
Lonely Planet Gayot BlackBook Fodor's
Oyster
The Telegraph Time Out
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520 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
From $161/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide Star
"This 21- room converted mansion is set in beautiful gardens and features ample common areas, a sunny breakfast room and a sauna; rooms are decorated in flower prints with down comforters."
Frommer's "This is the best B&B option in the Castro, and one of the best in the entire city." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Castro's most stately gay digs occupy two side-by-side 100-year-old Edwardian mansions." Full review
Gayot "This 1909 Edwardian is a popular, gay-friendly, 21-room hotel in the heart of San Francisco's Castro District."
BlackBook "Gay-friendly guesthouse at edge of Castro, one block from Dolores Park."
Fodor's "Two yellow 1909 Edwardian houses enchant travelers wanting an authentic San Francisco experience." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"While geared toward to gay travelers, everyone is made to feel welcome at this three-pearl property." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A gay-friendly San Francisco hotel offering a genteel atmosphere, exceptionally friendly service, contemporary design and surrounding gardens, in the Mission district." Full review
Time Out "A couple of blocks from the heart of the Castro, this smartly renovated Victorian (with an Edwardian annex) caters to gay and lesbian travellers, but everyone is welcome." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 21-room guest house on Church Street offers a young, boutique atmosphere nestled between two of SF's most vibrant neighborhoods: the Castro and the Mission"
San Francisco Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
