Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel vs Hotel Zetta San Francisco
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel ranks slightly better than Hotel Zetta San Francisco. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel comes in at #14 in San Francisco with accolades from 16 reviews such as The Telegraph, BlackBook and Oyster.
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 Zetta San Francisco
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55 Fifth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
From $152 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"With a playful lobby lounge accented in splashes of acid yellow... and slick tech-friendly rooms, Hotel Zetta has boldly announced itself on the hotel scene."
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Star Service
"Purpose-built for fans of high-energy boutique-hotels, this is San Francisco's "it girl," a fashionable and hospitable alloy boasting adult-oriented modern decor and entertainment."
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Gayot
"A hotspot for hotel hoppers, the Hotel Zetta San Francisco emphasizes interactivity with its services."
Frommer's
"Sleek, masculine, and trendy with an L.A. sensibility, this hotel embodies San Francisco’s young professionals’ “work hard, play hard” motto."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Opened 2013, this snappy eco-conscious downtowner by the Viceroy group plays to techies who work too much."
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