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Situated in the prestigious San Francisco neighborhood of Pacific Heights is the historic Hotel Drisco. Built in 1903, this charming hotel evokes an understated elegance along Millionaire's Row and enjoys breathtaking views of the city. Notable guests have ranged from authors and musicians to leaders of the free world, including a visit from President Eisenhower. Hollywood's elite have also found their way to this Edwardian beauty, including A-listers Ethan Hawke and Ashley Judd, just to name a few.
Hotel Drisco
2901 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, California
94115
Nearest Airport: SFO
The Hotel Drisco might be one of the nicest, friendliest and favorite hotels I have ever stayed in. It is fairly small, is very quiet, but super luxurious. The rooms are not big,(but quite clean), nor are the bathrooms. However, they make it up in everything else. The location is a neighborhood, and it is quiet and civilized. I felt quite safe there. The breakfast and nightly "spread" of food is unbelievable! There are so many choices for breakfast, it is hard to not overeat. and the nighttime offering of "snacks" is enough food for dinner. Plus an open bar and lovely wine being poured. All are part of the nightly price for the room. The staff was great too. I give it an A+++.
Kimberly J - Fairhope, Alabama
What a great surprise Hotel Drisco was. High up in Pacific Heights near the Lyon Street Steps, it was lovely in every way — our room, the service, hospitality, breakfast, and the attention to detail throughout. The lobby sitting room, with cookies and tea during the day and charcuterie and wine in the late afternoon / evening, was a particularly nice touch. One of my concerns beforehand was that the hotel does not have a garage, and I was a little intimidated by the prospect of parking on the San Francisco hills. It turned out to be no problem at all. The front desk took charge, parked my car on the street right in front of the hotel, and had it available whenever I needed it. For this visit, I was interested in staying in a neighborhood rather than downtown, and Hotel Drisco was exactly what I was looking for — a charming boutique hotel in a beautiful part of the city. A terrific find.
NYC1952 - New York City, New York
Outstanding experience from start to finish. The rooms were beautifully appointed, and the location in the heart of Pacific Heights is unbeatable. The complimentary breakfast offered a generous selection, and the evening happy hour was exceptional—among the best we've experienced at any hotel. Highly recommended.
criancadodeus - Washington State
This is one of the best hotels I’ve ever had the pleasure to stay. Wonderful service, beautiful and comfortable accommodations and a lovely, quiet neighborhood. The included breakfast and happy hour buffet spreads are incredible. Our family absolutely loved visiting San Francisco and we plan to come back repeatedly. Any future visits will for sure include a stay at Hotel Drisco. Thank you for a wonderful visit!
echsmith26 - Cincinnati, Ohio
This was my first time staying at a luxury hotel, and it was truly wonderful. Check in and check out was quick, and every interaction with staff at the hotel was genuine. We stayed Monday-Wednesday, and it was rather quiet at the hotel. The nights were calm, and guests at the hotel were friendly during wine receptions and breakfast. The staff during mealtimes were especially helpful and kind. Their spread for breakfast and wine receptions was spectacular. With local bites, and a wide array of options (their smoothie bar, cocktail cart, and olive oil choices) there was something new to try every day. I am already daydreaming about the breakfast omelet and B. Patisserie granola. The hotel was very clean and the room came with several amenities. We ordered room service which came at no extra cost for delivery, and was available 24 hours! We were able to connect our phone to the TV for streaming shows, which was also very convenient. Their pillow menu offered even more comfort. While parking was a bit difficult, their kind chauffer service offered much help in the morning to travel to the Academy of Sciences. Their sitting room was cozy and peaceful, and allowed for quiet rest while snacking on homemade biscotti and refreshing fruit water. I will definitely stay again if I find myself needing to be in SF/Pacific Heights. Thank you so much to everyone at the Hotel Drisco for making this stay great. I'm so glad I was able to stay here and treat my mom to a luxury vacation in San Francisco.
enyavk - Monterey, California
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Not only was the Hotel Drisco luxurious, the service was impeccable, the suite was absolute luxury (we didn't want to leave the room!), the breakfasts were fantastic, and the afternoon wine gatherings were superb. Luxury does not begin to describe the experience. The only drawback is that I now will never want to stay anywhere else in San Francisco.
-R. Hart
We recently stayed at the Hotel Drisco and it was one of the most enjoyable stays I've ever had at a hotel. This extremely quaint hotel is located on a beautiful street and the hotel staff was particularly nice. The next time I'm in San Francisco, I'll be staying at the Drisco a hotel that captures the grace and charm of Europe.
-Tony B.
We stayed at the Drisco...Absolutely terrific! Great facility, great neighborhood, great service, great room with a wonderful view. It doesn't get much better than this. Thanks for the opportunity.
-NJ. Biker
We just returned from our stay at the Hotel Drisco in SF & wanted to let you know that it was a fantastic hotel & we really enjoyed our stay.
-J. Alfalahi