Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
2901 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94115
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#1 of 248 hotels in San Francisco
Location
4.6
Cleanliness
4.9
Service
4.9
Value
4.6
Travelers' Choice
GreenLeaders Gold level
The Hotel Drisco, constructed in 1903, blends traditional elegance with the convenience, comfort, and amenities of a world-class modern hotel. The warm hospitality, inviting atmosphere, and impeccable service are designed to please business and leisure travelers alike. Complimentary services include a gourmet continental breakfast, evening wine reception, chauffeured sedan service to several popular San Francisco locations and complimentary high-speed Internet access.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children's television networks
Parking
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Kid-friendly buffet
Wine / champagne
Aerobics offsite
Bowling offsite
Raquetball offsite
Squash offsite
Tennis court offsite
Board games / puzzles
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business center
Spa
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Doorperson
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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City view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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Residential Neighborhood
Boutique
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Chinese and 2 more
Location
62Somewhat walkable
Grade: 62 out of 100
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2901 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94115
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The Hotel Drisco is a special little gem located in the quiet and lovely neighborhood of Presidio Heights. The hotel is small and quaint, beautifully appointed, bright w natural light on most floors, and casually elegant. The staff could not be more accommodating and pleasant, always available, yet discreet in presence. The morning breakfast and evening wine service are remarkable, both in quality, selection and presentation. Plan your day around both of these services - they are a huge value add to the price of your room. Plan your stay for at least 2-3 nights to fully enjoy this wonderful hotel. If you want a people watching venue, bar/dining activity, and a location closer to downtown SF, you will be better served staying elsewhere.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Hotel Drisco not only met the expectations but exceeded 110%. No Covid excuses to limit services or amenities, just 1st class of everything that left you feeling great that you chose this hotel to stay. Yes the amenities were outstanding , bathroom had everything you could ask for, shower was excellent , the beds more then comfortable and you had a choice of the type of pillow you wanted. Breakfast is included and is outstanding well beyond anyones expectations. There is a wine hour with snacks every evening also part of your stay. Then here is the best part all the staff were magnificent, friendly and made me feel as if I was staying with my family ( the ones I like) If you are in San Francisco don’t even think about another hotel, nothing else comes close.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Wonderful stay! Highly recommend. Despite being a very old hotel, I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. They also provided a white noise machine which was great. Newly remodeled rooms are spacious, even in the lowest category. Also the tram went above and beyond for some unusual requests that I had. A special shout out to Francis who bent over backwards for me!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from John Spear, General Manager at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
Responded 5 days ago
Dear guest, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. I will make sure that Francis sees your lovely review!
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We had the pleasure of staying at this Amazing Hotel for 3 nights The staff are very professional and very courteous The hotel is in a lovely area The breakfast and the evening snacks and wine are superb The staff in the dining room are very good
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 5 days ago
Dear Colin, thanks so much for your great review!
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We recently celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary at the historic Hotel Drisco in SF’s Pacific Heights area, and had such a wonderful, romantic, and unforgettable experience there. The hotel itself is charming and elegant, inside and out. It is located in one of the nicest areas of San Francisco atop a hill with great views of the city. The area is safe and walkable if you don’t mind hills. We walked to and from dinner, and enjoyed the views of the city and even the bay in some spots. Inside, this historic hotel is very elegant and harkens to a bygone era. Our room was gorgeous and luxurious, with amazing views of the city. The hotel staff left us champagne for our anniversary, which made us feel really special. The room had nice amenities like filtered water, a Nespresso machine, plush robes and slippers, and we felt very pampered. (We even got to take home our reusable glass water bottles with insulated sleeves as a memento of our stay.) The customer service at this hotel is second to none, with wonderful staff who made us feel so welcome and comfortable. Prior to our arrival, one of the employees assisted my husband in ordering flowers and having them delivered to our room, and my husband said this person was so nice and helpful. The employees we encountered at the front desk, evening reception and breakfast were all very friendly and accommodating, which made us feel so pampered. The amenities provided at this hotel are also second to none. The hotel has an evening reception and breakfast in the morning, both of which were amazing and exceeded our expectations in every way. At the evening reception, there were a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as hot and cold appetizers that could have been dinner had we not had reservations elsewhere. We were so impressed with both the quantity and quality of items as well as the sophisticated presentation and table service. Breakfast was equally impressive, with both hot and cold options and plenty of high-quality choices. In addition to the buffet options, we were able to order egg dishes and coffee drinks from our table. All in all, we cannot say enough good things about this hotel. Thank you hotel Drisco for helping us create such wonderful memories from our 30th wedding anniversary. We will be back!…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from John Spear, General Manager at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
Responded 5 days ago
Dear Michellea, what a wonderful review, thank you! I am so pleased that we were able to make your 30th wedding anniversary so special.
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Hotel Drisco is a neighborhood gem! With the amazing staff and their attention to detail, our stays have been absolutely fabulous! With the complimentary daily happy hour, we never miss the opportunity to try a new wine and delicious appetizers. The morning breakfast gets us off to a great start of our day. The consistent and wonderful experience at Hotel Drisco keeps us coming back. You won’t be disappointed.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from John Spear, General Manager at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
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Dear guest, thank you so much for continuing to call the Drisco your home away from home. We look forward to your next visit!
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Another remarkable experience after our last trip during the Christmas week of 2022. This time it was after the lobby had been largely redone. They did a wonderful job creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere which is highly unusual in any US hotels. The location perched on top of Pacific Heights contributes greatly to the magic of the place. The staff is also superb. It has to be one of the very best if not the best "boutique" hotels in the US.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from John Spear, General Manager at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
Responded 4 weeks ago
We are so pleased to have welcomed you back after your great Christmas, 2022 experience. So glad that you liked the recent renovations.
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One of the best hotels I know. Beautiful, welcoming, ideally located, you will feel pampered and looked after by its amazing staff. Great rooms, lovely breakfast and classy wine reception… Love the Drisco!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from John Spear, General Manager at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
Responded 4 weeks ago
So glad you loved the Drisco. We loved having you as our guest!
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Attention to details is their specialty, with amazing rooms and chef spreads for happy hour and morning too. Located close to everything and we felt like we slipped into a London palace. We urge you to get a suite, its your own castle.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from John Spear, General Manager at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
Responded 4 weeks ago
So pleased you noticed all the details! We do endeavor to get everything just right.
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Hotel Disco is the perfect hotel for a visit to San Francisco. Located Upper Pacific Heights. Beautifully updated rooms, amazing breakfast, 5:00pm wine, heavy hor dourves. However, mostly it is about the people that work there. They are all wonderful and accommodating. I will not stay anywhere else when I'm in San Franciso.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from John Spear, General Manager at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
Responded 4 weeks ago
We're so honored that you only stay with us when you come to San Francisco. Thank you!
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PRICE RANGE
$496 - $688 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
drisco hotel san francisco, hotel drisco, drisco san francisco
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan FranciscoPacific Heights
NUMBER OF ROOMS
44
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights?
Nearby attractions include Marina District (0.7 miles), Pacific Heights (0.6 miles), and Lyon Street Steps (0.4 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a fitness center.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights?
Conveniently located restaurants include B. Patisserie, Sweet Maple, and Pacific Catch.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness center during their stay.
Does Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino.