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Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

450 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Location. Built in 1928, the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco, Calif., is one of the citys most revered properties. Positioned on Union Square, this downtown hotel is located within one half block of many fashionable shopping boutiques, nightclubs and entertainment venues. The business district and Moscone Convention Center are within one half mile. Chinatown is five blocks away and the Opera House is one mile from this hotel.
Hotel Features. Doormen in full Beefeater regalia offer assistance at this landmark hotel, home to the famous Harry Dentons Starlight Room, a 1930s style nightclub featuring dancing, live entertainment and a 180 degree view of downtown San Francisco. Renovated in 2007, the hotel features Grand chandeliers and pallets of gold, purple and red that welcome guests into the lobby area, complete with plush seating and paintings of Sir Francis Drake. Seared salmon fillets, paper thin carpaccios and boeuf bourguignons are showcased at Scalas Bistro. The property also features a renovated Starbucks. A winding marble staircase leads to the mezzanine lounge, which overlooks Union Square and the cable cars below. The hotel hosts conference rooms, a business center with three high speed Internet computer workstations and complimentary wireless Internet access. A fitness room boasts cardiovascular equipment.

Guestrooms. Accommodations at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel are embellished in neo classic d�cor, antique reproduction furniture and bold interior fabrics. Windows frame downtown views and bathrooms contain eco friendly Aveda toiletries and bathrobes. Rooms offer satellite television and complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests pets receive welcome kits that includes toys, treats and loaned dog beds.

Expert Tip. Cable cars provide cost effective transportation in San Francisco to popular destinations such as Fishermans Wharf. The cable cars stop directly in front of this hotel.
Renovation Notice:
The hotels fitness room is under construction. The estimated completion date is December 2008. This date is subject to change. During the renovation period, the hotel offers discount passes to a nearby fitness center.

Rates:
97 - 459.49

Number Of Rooms: 417
Number Of Floors: 22
Check In Time: 3 p.m.
Check Out Time: 11 a.m.

Amenities:
Safe
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Pets Allowed
Business Center

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Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
450 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Driving Directions:
From San Francisco International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 14 miles.

Exit the airport and take US 101 N toward San Francisco.
Bear right onto I 80 toward the Bay Bridge.
Take the 4th Street exit.
Bear left onto Bryant Street and proceed one block.
Turn left onto 3rd Street. Proceed five blocks and cross Market Street.
When 3rd Street crosses Market Street, it becomes Kearney Street.
Turn left onto Geary Street.
Proceed three blocks.
Turn right onto Powell Street.
The hotel is located on the right.

From Metropolitan Oakland International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 18 miles.

Exit the aiport on Hegenberger Road.
Take I 880 N toward Oakland.
Take I 80 W/San Francisco/Bay Bridge across the Bay Bridge.
Take the 5th Street exit on the left side of the Interstate.
Turn right onto 5th Street.
5th Street crosses Market Street and becomes Cyril Magnin Street.
Turn right onto OFarrell Street.
Turn left onto Powell Street.
The hotel is located on the right.