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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel vs Hotel Vertigo
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel and Hotel Vertigo are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel ranks significantly better than Hotel Vertigo. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is ranked #17 in San Francisco with positive reviews from 14 reviewers including Zagat, DK Eyewitness and Insight Guides.
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
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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."
Hotel Vertigo
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940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
From $153 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
Star
"This swanky spot boasts a mix of classic French style and modern urban sophistication. Top value for uniquely fun accommodation."
Fodor's
"Scenes in Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller Vertigo were shot in this ornate hotel... and designer Thomas Schoos has reworked the hotel's interiors to pay tribute to the film."
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Travel + Leisure
"Designed by Thomas Schoos, the rooms are also furnished with tilted horse head lamps, bright orange wingback chairs, and white leather headboards."
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DK Eyewitness
"This hotel has undergone a wonderful renovation with plush and comfortable rooms that are elegant and whimsical yet contemporary."
Time Out
"Part of the Personality Hotels mini chain, this striking property was undergoing a transformation at the time of writing."
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