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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel vs San Remo Hotel

Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel and San Remo Hotel are both praised by professionals. On balance, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel ranks slightly better than San Remo Hotel. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel ranks #18 in San Francisco with recommendations from 15 reviewers including Zagat, Frommer's and The Telegraph.

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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San Remo Hotel
San Remo Hotel
8 / 10
2237 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
From $121 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Known for its chatty, helpful staff... Rooms are cosy and chintzy."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This small, European-style pensione is one of the best budget hotels in San Francisco." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Rooms are small but charming, with lace curtains, forest-green-painted wood floors, and brass beds and other antique furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the city's best values, the San Remo dates to 1906 and is long on old-fashioned charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The only budget hotel in the area, San Remo is a well-maintained Italianate building, and one of the first to be constructed following the earthquake and fire of 1906."
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