Sir Francis Drake Hotel
San Francisco Wedding Location450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415/395-8509
www.sirfrancisdrake.com
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Description
The Sir Francis Drake Hotel’s 21-story, Gothic-style tower just off Union Square and its Beefeater-attired doormen have been beloved San Francisco attractions since 1928. Happily for those of us who appreciate architectural gems, hotelier Bill Kimpton purchased the Drake in 1993 and spent $10 million restoring its splendid interior.
Stepping into the Drake’s opulent Italian Renaissance lobby is just like stepping back into 1928. Marble staircases, walls and pillars convey a stately air; crystal chandeliers shine and its lofty, ornately detailed ceiling sparkles with gold leaf. The main event spaces, the Empire Ballroom and the Franciscan Room, have a high-society, Age of Innocence ambiance. The gold-and-ivory Empire Room features beautiful hand-painted murals. Three crystal chandeliers suspended from a vaulted ceiling painted with ribbons of gold leaf give the room a delicate amber glow. The adjoining wood-paneled Walnut Room, with its club-like, Edwardian atmosphere and built-in bar, makes a great prefunction space.
Located just off the mezzanine, the spacious and grand Franciscan Room is an excellent choice for a formal wedding. It’s a regal setting, featuring a 21-foot ceiling with intricate gold embossing, chandeliers, windows draped with blue silk curtains, and columns with carved gold capitals. Guests can enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the adjacent mezzanine, which offers a cozy fireplace and a bird’s-eye view of the vibrant hotel lobby below.
And for those who have a yen for a panoramic 180-degree view of San Francisco, try Harry Denton’s Starlight Room, located on the 21st floor. Recently renovated, it not only has a built-in dance floor and a shiny baby grand piano, it features floor-to-ceiling windows that wrap around the entire room, making it seem like you’re floating in the clouds.
If you haven’t seen the Sir Francis Drake in a long time, we suggest you come by for a visit. Like a phoenix, the Sir Francis Drake has risen again to reclaim its standing among San Francisco’s vintage landmark hotels.
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Max. Seated Indoors: 250 Max. Seated Outdoors: |
Max. Seated Indoors: 250 Max. Seated Outdoors: Max. Standing Indoors: 350 Max. Standing Outdoors: |
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Fees & Deposits
For weddings, a nonrefundable deposit is required to confirm your date. Half the total food and beverage payment is payable 4 months prior to the event; the balance and guest count guarantee are due 3 days prior. Wedding packages range $100–120/person and include open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, champagne, wine, wedding cake and a 3-course dinner. Tax, and a 20% service charge are additional. Per-person prices for seated meals are as follows: luncheons start at $30, dinners at $40, luncheon buffets at $36, and dinner buffets at $55. Alcohol, tax and a 20% service charge are additional. Bride and groom receive a complimentary suite, and group discounts for overnight guests can be arranged.Fees for meetings and business functions vary depending on rooms and services selected; call for specifics.
Availability
For special events and business functions, year-round, daily, 6am–midnight. Weddings usually take place on Saturdays 11am–5pm or 6pm–midnight; other days have more flexible time frames. The Starlight Room is available Saturday 10am–8pm, and Sunday 6pm–midnight.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners On-Site Accommodations Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided, no BYOKitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: provided Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: no Parking: nearby garages or valet, extra fee Accommodations: 417 guestrooms Telephone: guest and pay phones Outdoor Night Lighting: n/a Outdoor Cooking Facilities: n/a Cleanup: provided View: Starlight Room has 180 degree view of San Francisco skyline Meeting Equipment: AV Other: event coordination, baby grand piano |
MusicIndoorsWheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsCityscapeRestrictionsAlcohol: provided, no BYOSmoking: designated areas Music: amplified OK Wheelchair Access: yes, elevator Insurance: not required Other: no rice or open flames |
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