Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

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

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Grand Suite (Beacon) | Living area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
The current price is €216
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

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Room options

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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
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

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

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Grand Suite (Beacon)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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 - 0.1 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • San Francisco City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.4 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

  • ‪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 24-hour front desk and wedding services
  • A ballroom, a reception hall and a lift
  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on 13 Mar 2025 start from €181.36, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 874 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1267 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

Hannah

Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Amazing service, incredibly clean, and overall a beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

yassuan

Very central and good area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Hotel was perfect, staff was amazing! Parking was expensive but valet staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Overall, a very good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alazey

Highly recommend this hotel if you are staying in SF
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Love the old architecture of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Smaller rooms but convenient location and great bar downstairs

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Hotel was great, close to a lot of things walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

I’m not a frequent traveler but I know a great hotel when I stay in one. I had a comfortable room, a view kind of, a clean desk to write at, quiet and efficient service. Will stay again and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Beautiful hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Beautiful property, the staff top notch. Perfect location. Everything was amazing. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Everything was great! Clean room, great location and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Just the best hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Overall a great experience. Centrally located in the city, easy access to multiple major sites, very helpful staff and service, and clean and functional rooms. My room had a great view of the bay and Union Square. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mario R

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

Audrey

Wonderful hotel! Welcoming staff, from the time you walk through the door, they make you feel at home!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Loved this hotel! Will stay again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

israel

Beacon Grand is a great property. The restaurant is also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kylie

A wonderful hotel to stay at So central to everything Area safe and people so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosy Jamilet

Historian & classy. Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enzo

Completely enjoyed staying at your property.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024