We had read all the lovely reviews of this hotel and couldn't wait to stay at Hotel Drisco. After a few days in wine country, we were exhausted and got to the hotel around 6. We checked in and immediately offered warm towels. So fancy! Now this is a boutique hotel and it is in an old building. But it is so charming and nice. When you walk into the room and see the beautiful white linens on the bed and everything is clean you know you are staying at a really nice place. Michael the concierge at night was very helpful in helping us figure out where to go that night and gave us maps and called us a cab! We stayed there 2 nights and had breakfast both mornings, such a nice spread of pastrys, cereals, fruit, juice, hard boiled eggs, cheese and ham, it was fabulous! The first morning we were going to meet downtown for a tour of SF and we had a cab called. It didn't come after about 25 minutes and we were starting to cut it close to get on the bus. The concierge (I forgot her name...) talked to the driver of the towncar and without hesitation he drove us down to the pier to our tour for the same price as a cab. It was a lifesaver..we would have missed our tour!! Everyone goes out of their way to make you feel really important and welcomed. And the neighborhood. Absolutely amazing. Some of the nicest homes are in their district and although hilly, we walked around and admired these old Victorian mansions. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Fantaastic boutique hotel located close to the Persido and a short distance from downtown SF and the Fisherman's Warf. Quite hotel with a very professional staff that was very anxious to please. Rooms, although small, were extremely comfortable and up to date furnishings wise. Room views were not spectacular however if you choose a "room with a view" you can have a beautiful view of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. One great thing about the hotel is that our party of 7 arrived at different times ranging from 10:00 am till 2:00 pm we all had rooms ready for occupancy. What a great experience considering most times you have to store your luggage and hang around until a room is ready. This site served our purposes very well and a short distance to very excellent restaurants. This hotel gets a 5 star in my book.

Our family just completed our second stay at the Hotel Drisco and it was every bit as wonderful as we remembered it from a year ago. At the end of a long day in the city, I felt as if I was coming home to a luxurious yet relaxed retreat. The rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated and appointed, clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful, often times giving us directions, calling a taxi for us, or recommending restaurants. And the complimentary breakfast is not only fresh and healthy, it is presented in a very relaxing setting. I plan to return to the Hotel Drisco whenever I'm in San Francisco and wouldn't hesitate recommending it as a place for others to stay.

After reading all the stellar reviews, my wife and I were thrilled we found a room at the Drisco on short notice for a couple of nights in August. We were on vacation in the bay area looking for a nice place to stay in San Fran before we headed to Sonoma for a few days.

We've stayed in several very good SF hotels in the past, and based on the high tripadvisor rating I guess we were expecting a lot, but this hotel was a BIG dissapointment. It was OK at best.

Very helpful doorman (not so much for the snooty front desk guy... seemed like new part-time staff). Rooms a bit cramped and LOTS of noise from creaking pipes, floorboards, and adjacent rooms. Also very cold since our in room radiator didn't seem to work despite someone coming to fix it... had to call for an extra electric heater. Mind you we had a discounted rate and probably got a poor room as a result(??). Breakfast was included and although we had trouble finding a seat, the meal was very good.

Bottom line is that this is an older property in a very residential neighborhood without a lot of amenities. Decent lodging for the price, but my wife and I can't comprehend why it ranks so highly. We're a bit baffled.

We didn't stay here the next weekend on our way home and we will not stay here when we return to SF in the spring. Again, not a bad hotel, but it simply doesn't seem to fit a top pick for SF, a city with so many fabulous hotels. We're thinking maybe top 100 would be more accurate. I can't emphasize enough how confused we are by the high ratings this property receives.