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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel vs JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square

Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel and JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel scores significantly higher than JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 16 sources including Time Out, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
8 / 10
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
From $175 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide 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 Michelin Guide
"This San Francisco landmark is all prince and no pauper."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This landmark hotel is one of San Francisco's grand dames, operating continuously since 1928 in the heart of Union Square." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The renovation was just what this ole gal needed, injecting her with new life and energy." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A $20-million renovation has recast guestrooms in a lovely sage green, cream, and plum color scheme."
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JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
7 / 10
500 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
From $143 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Its rooms are a tech-lover’s dream – each is equipped with a 42-inch LCD TV with a plug-in panel, Bose sound system, ergonomic office chair, and wireless internet."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The hotel features a state-of-the-art fitness room and technologically savvy meeting rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The public areas are glamorous, and the bedrooms refined and elegant. Business travelers will find the staff extremely helpful."
Time Out Time Out
"Rebranded in 2006, the former Pan Pacific hotel is far enough from Union Square that guests can avoid the crush, but close enough that the shops are mere steps away." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"At the corner of Mason Street, one block west of Union Square, and six blocks shy of the Bank America Center and the Financial District, this...is in an excellent location for business and pleasure." Full review
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