Address
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What to Expect:
The crystal chandeliers, scrolled wrought iron railings and vaulted gold leaf ceilings add to the grandeur and history of this stunning hotel and its lobby.
There are large murals depicting scenes from the adventures of Sir Francis Drake, the English explorer and sea captain after whom the hotel is named.
The stylish location of the hotel near Union Square is popular with a diverse clientele from business people to leisure travellers.


Amenity Highlights:
The rooftop Starlight Room nightclub sits at the top of the historic Sir Francis Drake Hotel and not only offers nightly entertainment and dancing but also stunning views across San Francisco from the 21st floor.
An Italian and French inspired menu is available at the opulent Scala’s Bistro with snacks and coffee on offer at the hotels Starbucks.
A concierge service and room service are available to guests with complimentary wireless internet access in the lobby and guest rooms on offer too.

Insider tip:
For those who enjoy shopping, the hotel is no more than two blocks from a host of world famous shops, including Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci, Prada and Giorgio Armani to name a few.
The Powell Street cable car also runs right past the hotels front door.

Property Amenities:
The Sir Francis Drake Hotel has an excellently furnished fitness centre on site.
For those looking to unwind after a hard days work or shopping, there is a fine dining restaurant, a rooftop nightclub and an on street Starbucks Coffee shop offering snacks and hot drinks.
Those staying at the hotel will have access to three high-speed internet enabled computers in the business centre.
Complimentary wireless access is available in the lobby and guestrooms.
Faxing and photocopying is also available free of charge, whilst valet parking (surcharge) is also on offer.
•  Technology helpdesk
•  Concierge services
•  Concierge desk
•  Complimentary newspapers in lobby
•  Nightclub
•  Breakfast available (surcharge)
•  Bar/lounge
•  Restaurant(s) in hotel
•  Coffee shop or café
•  Parking (surcharge)
•  Parking garage
•  Parking (secure)
•  Limo or Town Car service available (Mon - Fri)
•  Banquet facilities
•  Ballroom(s)
•  Exhibit space
•  Conference room(s)
•  Event catering
•  Meeting rooms (small groups)
•  Audio-visual equipment
•  Business services
•  Internet access - wireless
•  Internet access in public areas - complimentary
•  Porter/bellhop
•  Express check-out
•  Doorman/doorwoman
•  Security guard
•  24-hour front desk
•  Multilingual staff
•  Number of rooms: 416
•  Express check- in
•  Number of floors: 21
•  Shopping on site
•  Babysitting or child-care
•  Tour assistance
•  Medical assistance available
•  Dry cleaning/laundry service
•  Pool table nearby
•  Air-conditioned public areas
•  Elevator/lift
•  Parking (valet) $46/Day $51 SUVs/Day
•  Umbrella
•  Business centre
•  Wedding services
•  Fitness equipment
•  Room service (limited hours)
•  Safe-deposit box - front desk


Rooms:
The guestrooms at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel have been furnished with an Edwardian-style décor, featuring lime green and white striped wallpaper, fuchsia coloured drapes with valences and lithograph prints on the walls.
The furniture is antique style, with the beds featuring beautiful headboards, with a writing desk situated in the room.
There is complimentary wireless internet access, a coffeemaker and a turndown service on request.
For children staying at the hotel, ice cream bars can be delivered to them.
Under the Kimpton Hotels EarthCare environmental programme, all of their hotels have more than 40 eco-friendly products and practices in place.
Guests can therefore expect to find water efficient bathrooms, recycling bins, energy efficient light bulbs, non-toxic cleaning products and recycled paper in use.

Room Amenities:
•  Internet access - wireless
•  Premium TV channel(s)
•  DVD player
•  Video-game console
•  Pay movies
•  Climate control
•  Air conditioning
•  Complimentary newspaper
•  Blackout drapes/curtains
•  Internet access - complimentary
•  Multi-line phone
•  Voice mail
•  Direct-dial phone
•  Mini-bar
•  Wake-up calls
•  Housekeeping (daily)
•  Turndown service (on request)
•  Designer toiletries
•  Bathrobes
•  Hair dryer
•  Shower/tub combination
•  Extra towels/bedding in room
•  Child-care (in room, surcharge)
•  Electronic check-out
•  Electronic/magnetic keys
•  Television - Satellite service
•  Iron/ironing board
•  Alarm clock
•  Desk
•  Clock radio
•  Rollaway beds
•  Cribs (infant beds) available


Dining:
Scala’s Bistro – specialising in Italian and French inspired food, this is a very popular Mediterranean style bistro with locals and visitors.
With a Parisian ambience and views over Powell Street and its famous streetcars, some of the speciality dishes include carpaccio, mussels, seared salmon fillet, pan-roasted monkfish and pastas.
Breakfast, dinner and lunch is served daily with an extensive wine and cocktail list on offer.

Harry Denton’s Starlight Room – the panoramic views across San Francisco from the hotels 21st floor make this nightclub all the more unique.
A light menu is on offer, as is dancing and cocktails each night, with live bands playing four nights a week.
This has become a popular nightspot for celebrities and sports stars.

Starbucks – street level coffee shop serving a selection of hot drinks and delicious snacks


Recreation:
Five blocks from the Sir Francis Drake Hotel is Yerba Buena Gardens, a large public gardens area with a children’s playground, an antique carousel and a year-round ice-skating rink.
For golfers, there are three public golf courses nearby:
Presidio Golf Club    4 miles
Harding Park      6 miles
Lincoln Park Golf Course  6 miles
There is also a popular waterfront jogging area for people just a mile from the hotel called Embarcadero.


Policies:
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to