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InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG Hotel vs Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel ranks slightly higher than InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel comes in at #14 in San Francisco with recommendations from 16 reviewers including BlackBook, Frommer's and Time Out.
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, an IHG Hotel
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1 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
From $161 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Once the chic choice of writers and movie stars, this grand, castle-like hotel... is more corporate these days in both clientele and design."
Frommer's
"Nowadays, this grand hotel caters mostly to convention-bound corporate executives, since its prices often require corporate charge accounts."
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Be sure and head up to the Top of the Mark for a twilight cocktail and some of the best views in the city.
Concierge
"Nearly every room has a stunning view and some luxe touches, like Frette linens."
Fodor's
"The circular redbrick drive of this towering Nob Hill architectural landmark leads to an opulent, mirrored, marble-floor lobby which is the gateway to luxurious rooms."
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Oyster
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"One of the city's grandest dames, the Mark Hopkins sits regally on top of Nob Hill with dazzling views and the famous 19th-floor Top of the Mark bar."
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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."
