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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property
Experience the perfect blend of history and hospitality at this iconic hotel where you can unwind after exploring San Francisco's vibrant streets.

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Grand Suite (Beacon) | Living area
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In the heart of San Francisco, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offers a blend of historic charm and modern amenities. Enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar with in-room WiFi nearby attractions like Dragon's Gate and Grace Cathedral. The hotel also provides limo/town car service and multilingual staff for added convenience. Guest reviews rave about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$400
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor & View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor & View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor & View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (High Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor & View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (High Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite (Beacon)

Grand Suite (Beacon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 1 min walk
  • Westfield San Francisco Centre - 7 min walk
  • Moscone Convention Center - 15 min walk
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive
  • San Francisco City Hall - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shelton Theater - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Upscale historic hotel near Westfield San Francisco Centre
Located close to Dragon's Gate and Grace Cathedral, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, a lift and 1 meeting room
  • A porter/bellboy, luggage storage and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 418 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 84.02 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 45 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (104 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 87.33 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 37.66 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 45.00 for adults and USD 10.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 84.02 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 87.33 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Sir Drake Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 87.33 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on 20 Feb 2025 start from AU$340.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Valet parking is available for USD 84.02 per night.

What time is check-in at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel located?

Located in Union Square, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dragon's Gate, Westfield San Francisco Centre and Grace Cathedral. Golden Gate Theatre and Moscone Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Powell St & Sutter St Stop and Powell St & Post St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 843 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1229 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rustam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Old World Style Hotel!! The Staff was very friendly and helpful. The Food was excellent and I had quite a few meals at the Hotel. I loved the Room Service Staff.. they were friendly and professional every time. I am planning another stay and it is likely I will again choose the Beacon Grand
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Newport Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was absolutely beautiful and the staff were so nice and accommodating. Great location to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is an older building that has been nicely designed and upgraded. It has a speakeasy vibe which is warm and cozy. It was easy to get to several destinations such as The Ferry Building and there are swveral easy modes of transportation such as the trolley, ride shares and even driverless options. I stayed on an upper floor which was very quiet and i did not hear a lot of street noise. The room.was clean and the beds are extremely comfortable. I slept like a baby! My favorite part of the hotel is The Post Room, which is the bar and restaurant. The staff is absolutely lovely and attentive. The food was delicious but the cocktails were extraordinary! Highly recommend at least having a drink there even if you plan to dine elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alazey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel if you are staying in SF
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, the staff top notch. Perfect location. Everything was amazing. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, we were there during the Hotel strikes. The noise was heard from 7am to late in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smaller rooms but convenient location and great bar downstairs

10/10 Excellent

Hans Arthur

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel that I will visit again and again! Helpful and attentive staff! My room was fresh and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosy Jamilet

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historian & classy. Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in front of the Trolley! Great location and the rooftop bar makes for a fantastic way to end the night!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the old architecture of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a very good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel lobby & property were stunning; elegant & quiet with a unique Gatsby charm. Housekeeping was splendid & did an exceptional job at refreshing our room while we were out for the day much to our delight. Unfortunately, the room itself was a bit disappointing. The bathroom was terribly inconvenient & quite tiny. We did not opt for a luxury suite however I would have hoped for more spacious quarters; at minimum enough space to be able to comfortably navigate the room in its entirety. Overall an averagely pleasant experience for those planning to use the hotel primarily as sleeping quarters otherwise I suggest upgrading.

8/10 Good

Mario R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff and nice old school historic hotel. Glad to see it is back and Starlite on top floor is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Niranjan, San jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too small rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Clean room, great location and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel! Welcoming staff, from the time you walk through the door, they make you feel at home!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Tight space in rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula Gabrielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely gorgeous historic hotel! The central location was perfect for our visit. Cable car pickup just steps from the lobby. The staff was so kind, professional and helpful at every interaction. Elevators were very accessible. The rooms were spacious, elegant and spotless. Lots of excellent food selections within just a few blocks. We plan to return annually. Simply superb accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Roberto

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and needs lots of updating besides a fresh coat of paint. I also don’t appreciate that I was charged additional fees in addition to what I paid on Expedia when all fees were included.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0