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The Good HotelvsBeacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel ranks significantly better than The Good Hotel. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is ranked #14 in San Francisco with approval from 16 reviews like Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
The Good Hotel
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Time Out
EuroCheapo
Jetsetter
112 Seventh Street, San Francisco, CA
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide Star
"One of San Francisco’s newest hotels, this fun and eco-aware spot is located within walking distance of several museums."
Frommer's "An affordable alternative to SoMa's traditionally pricey lineup of hotels. With an eco-friendly take on things... the hotel is designed to give back to the environment." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The aesthetic is like a smartly decorated college dorm room, youthful and fun." Full review
Oyster Budget
"Situated on a somewhat desolate stretch of the artsy SoMa neighborhood, the Good Hotel earns its moniker, "hotel with a conscience"." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located in a century-old building in the SoMa district, the Good Hotel is a 117-room boutique property billed as the first “hotel with a conscience.”" Full review
Gayot "Philanthropy and eco-consciousness are front-of-mind at this modern hotel in San Francisco's SoMa district."
Time Out "This simple hotel plays to an under-30 demographic, with a dorm-room aesthetic and an emphasis on green." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"Now here’s a hotel that lives up to its name—it’s all about good vibrations and good ethos at the cheery, eco-friendly Good Hotel." Full review
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Jetsetter "Hip, budget boutique with a conscience in bustling SoMa, featuring studio-like guest rooms and an admirable green ethos." Full review
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness Time Out
Star Service Gayot
BlackBook 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."
