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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel vs Harbor Court Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel ranks significantly better than Harbor Court Hotel. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel ranks #14 in San Francisco with accolades from 16 reviewers like Oyster, BlackBook and Insight Guides.
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
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Michelin Guide
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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."
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Fodor's
"The renovation was just what this ole gal needed, injecting her with new life and energy."
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Insight Guides
"A $20-million renovation has recast guestrooms in a lovely sage green, cream, and plum color scheme."
Harbor Court Hotel
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Frommer's
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165 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA
From $199 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Rooms here are grandly decorated... some offer spectacular views."
Frommer's
"Anyone who seeks stylish, high-quality accommodations... with a superb view and lively scene will be perfectly content here."
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Be sure to request a bay-view room, for an extra fee.
Fodor's
"Exemplary service and a friendly staff earn high marks for this cozy hotel, which overlooks the Embarcadero and is within shouting distance of the Bay Bridge."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Freebies... an evening wine reception, and a great location on the Financial District's revitalized waterfront make it a reasonable choice for couples and solo travelers."
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DK Eyewitness
"Housed in what was originally a YMCA building, the Harbor Court is the only hotel in San Francisco with a location right on the waterfront."
