Map

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel vs Washington Square Inn

Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel and Washington Square Inn are both rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel scores significantly higher than Washington Square Inn. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel comes in at #17 in San Francisco with endorsements from 14 sources such as BlackBook, Jetsetter and Rough Guide.

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
show all amenities
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."
Show All Reviews
Washington Square Inn
Washington Square Inn
7 / 10
1660 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA
From $105 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast included
show all amenities
Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"This B&B-style hotel overlooking Washington Square has large, airy rooms decorated in modern shades of taupe and cream."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This small, comely, European-style bed-and-breakfast is ideal for older couples who prefer a quieter, more subdued environment than the commotion of downtown San Francisco." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Overlooking the tree-lined park of its namesake and surrounded by fine shops and cafés, this gracious corner B&B sits at the foot of Telegraph Hill in the heart of North Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"On leafy, sun-dappled Washington Square, this inn looks decidedly European and caters to the over-40 set." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"One of the few hotels in the North Beach area, this is the only one facing Washington Square Park, where you can watch people practicing Tai Chi or strolling around the park."
Show All Reviews