Sir Francis Drake Hotel San Francisco, San Francisco, Mold

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Out of 493

Sir Francis Drake Hotel San Francisco	Average Price: $252 Check Rates

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450 Powell Street

San Francisco, 94102 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 22 of 110
Average review rating: 3.5

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (5) , Expedia (54) , Travelocity (5) , TripAdvisor (721) , YahooTravel (28)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (3/5 issues found)

Is this hotel safe to book? See the trends in negative comments below to find out the real deal before you commit:

Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Remodeling, Renovation.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	Recent comments complained about bed bugs.

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1. Before you book, if you can, go upstairs and look at the baseboards and moldings in the halls.

"You Really Can Do Better " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/17/2012 Vote

2. My family and I all loved the gorgeous early 19th century touches, such as beautiful drapes, flooring, molding, chandeliers etc.

"Clean and Unique - I'll return after the renovations! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/5/2011 Vote

3. fix that mold/mildew issue on the 7th floor.

"82 years old and it shows! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/14/2010 Vote

4. As has been mentioned before in other reviews the bathrooms are teeny tiny and the appearance of the walls and molding was shabby.

"It depends what you are looking for... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/3/2010 Vote

5. FYI, the only way you can rule out bed bugs would be to completely remove all moldings, carpet, outlet covers, light fixtures, etc.

"If not for the BED BUGS... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/4/2009 Vote

6. There were holes in the wall paper, molding missing from doorways and a general run down look to the once glamourous hotel.

"Sir Francis Hotel San Francisco needs an update " Read full review on Travelocity 10/1/2009 Vote

7. The bathroom was tiny, and in disrepair - I noted loose tiles, heavily chipped wood moldings around the door, etc.

"Great location, small rooms, few amenities " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/30/2009 Vote

8. I stayed two nights in a cramped, tiny room, with mold slowely seeping out of the shower drain, The view was spectacular (20th floor) unfortunately nobody mentioned the very, very loud night club was located on the 21st floor.

"The cacaphony was unbearable " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/20/2009 Vote

9. The filthy windows, taped over bath vent and mold are still there.

"Walked In and Walked Right Out " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/10/2006 Vote

10. Bathroom full of mold, countless broken tiles, bathtub`s entire surface was chipped off and jagged.

"Please, PLEASE do not stay here!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/29/2006 Vote