Sir
Francis Drake Review
San
Francisco
450
Powell Street @ Sutter - Union
Square Area 417 Rooms
While hotel prices fluctuate rapidly-- for June 1-5, 2003-- prices
quoted ranged from $170-$360 with a median price quote of $240.
The
only hotel with doormen
wearing Beefeater costumes! The Drake was built in 1928 and
is located directly on the Powell Street cable car line. The
lobby
has been beautifully restored, as have the rooms. 
A nice hotel, but you may find better choices
at their full retail prices.
Please
click on our many thumbnails to see our full photos from
Fall 2001...
George
writes in Fall 2001, "Driving, we arrived
at the Sir Francis Drake about mid-afternoon on Sunday, September
9, 2001. Planned stay was three days. The Beefeater quickly helped
us with our luggage, and tagged it for later delivery to our room.
He also hung onto the car keys while I registered (wanted to get
the car returned by 5PM.) Great service, and kept us from having
to pay a parking charge for, essentially, a short stop.
A lovely hotel,
as we found out later when we finally got up to our room. I'd booked
it a few weeks before over the WWW, via a third-party. Got a great
rate, as they're currently cleaning the outside facade (sidewalk
IS protected.) The room was about 10x20, plus closet and bathroom.
Not particularly large, but we didn't spend much time in it (except
for September 11th.) Had a queen-size bed, desk, bedside table,
chair and TV cabinet/dresser.
Found the help
quite helpful. From the front desk, through the concierge, and those
manning the front door, request for assistance were quickly and
pleasantly answered. We had no tough demands, until the last day,
when we needed a 3AM shuttle to the airport (they normally don't
start until 4.) However, before we went out to dinner, we left it
in the hands of the concierge. When we got back, later in the evening,
we found she'd done the trick and made our reservation.
Yup, the Union
Square location is great. As is the cable-car stop at the front
door. Eateries abound, from the corner coffee shop upwards. Shopping
for all tastes...I was particularly fond of the Borders book store
within walking distance.
Our stay was
originally for three days. Because of the tragedy, we had to stay an
extra three days, before we could get a rescheduled flight back
home. The extra three nights were billed at the original rate--
quite thoughtful on their part.
Would we stay
there again? You bet...even at a higher rate!"
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L.P.
raves in 3/99, "We had a wonderful experience
in S. Fran. Took all your advice, and experienced
the great city fast and furiously for four days. The people
at the SFD are friendly, helpful, and most accommodating...We loved
their service. The hotel is newly remodeled, decorated, and painted.
Rooms are individually heated and cooled, and a well-stocked honor
bar is handy and re-stocked each day.
Rooms
and bathrooms are small, but very clean. The view of the city
from our 11th floor was delightful. The rooms are also very
quiet, with the only "Noise" the clang of cable cars outside.
The best
feature of the SFD is its location: one can easily walk to
cable car/bus station,
BART, Chinatown,
and The Golden Gate Theater. We saved on transportation
because of the ideal location. We would stay there again as
well as recommend it to readers.
Another plus: Cafe Espresso (I hope I spelled it correctly)
is downstairs on the corner. This is a fabulous, bakery/deli.
Opening at 6:30 a.m., every pastry, sandwich is fresh and the coffee/tea
excellent. Once again, the service here is fast and friendly.
We stopped there each day for breakfast and had a dinner there as
well. The patrons and waiters recognize you by name when
you return :) The wine selections are also excellent.
A definite stop for those visiting the Drake."
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