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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$402
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(104 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (View)

Highlights

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

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Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Union Square, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Ferry Building and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Dragon's Gate and Westfield San Francisco Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • San Francisco City Hall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

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

  • ‪OneUp Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk
  • Boba Guys
  • ‪Starlite - ‬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, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • A water dispenser, wedding services and multilingual staff
  • 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

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

  • In-room 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 21 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 41.20 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 31 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on 13 Sept 2025 start from AU$338.88, 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.

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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1225 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1741 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very walkable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great beds!! Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept hotel with cool bars. Convenient location as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helmut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand looking lobby, inviting bar, friendly staff, very comfortable room and overall excellent hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely book another stay here, the room service was great, the food options on the menu had enough options that I could satisfy my cravings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located with plenty to see
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very classy, updated, old style hotel. Rooms were small but very nice. Great location, right on the Powell Street cablecar route.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, bar and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a convenient part of the city. Great late night spot on the top floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is prime location with amazing rooftop bar restaurant. It’s historic hotel so think old 1930’s swing era.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so close to everything we wanted to do.
Our room on the 8th floor.
Lobby area was so beautiful
Love all the flower details.
Love all the old details. Free postcard in your room to send out in the letterbox. No postage needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Intimate boutique hotel near everything. The beds and bedding were exceptional, the food excellent, the bar (and Starlight) fabulous. May not stay anywhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always LOVE staying at the Beacon Grand, our favorite place in SF!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abilash Padmanabhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good hotel in general. Convenient access to all areas from here. Close to the Tram tracks which is good experience. Good diners around.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! It was a very beautiful hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, and service; loved the bar and restaurant. Especially, loved the bar/lounge at the penthouse. Great views, atmosphere and drinks; fun DJ. We plan to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kershel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were amazing. Cute bar at the Post Room as well as a delicious breakfast. Easy access to street cars as well as other transportation. We will happily stay here any time in San Francisco
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025