Each Kimpton hotel has a distinct personality and a soul of its own – a story. The stories are varied and colorful; wine, art, literature, well-being, food, and architecture to name a few. Each unique story promises you adventure, inspiration, and delightful surprises while offering the familiarity and style of the Kimpton Hotels brand.

The story of Sir Francis Drake Hotel is Experience the Legend.

Few hotels in the country are as synonymous with the city they're in as Sir Francis Drake Hotel. Known by locals as "The Drake," the hotel defines San Francisco – exciting, romantic, and a little off-beat. Take in the ornate lobby, the clang of the cable cars, and the smell of sourdough wafting up from our famous Café Espresso – it's all part of the legendary San Francisco experience. Thousands flock here to have their picture taken with the most photographed person in San Francisco, our famous Beefeater doorman, Tom Sweeney.

You may leave your heart in San Francisco, but you’ll always know where to find it... at Sir Francis Drake Hotel.
Sir Francis Drake Hotel - A downtown San Francisco historic hotel on Union Square near Moscone Convention Center