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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬
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Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 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)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(116 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, grey upholstered furniture, a round coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Grand Suite (Beacon)

Grand Suite (Beacon)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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Classic Two Queen High Floor and View

  • Sleeps 4

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

  • Sleeps 2

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

  • Sleeps 4

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Classic King High Floor and View

  • Sleeps 2

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Grand King High Floor and View

  • Sleeps 2

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Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Grand Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Grand Two Queen High Floor and View

  • Sleeps 4

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Classic King Room-High Floor

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic King Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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Beacon Grand Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Classic King Accessible High Floor

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic Two Queen Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

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Grand King Accessible High Floor

  • Sleeps 2

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Grand Two Queen Accessible High Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

  • Sleeps 4

Grand Suite (Beacon)

  • Sleeps 4

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Room with View

  • Sleeps 2

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Grand Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Grand King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

A bar/lounge, valet parking, and a meeting room are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offers 418 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel . During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Union Square. Features include a bar, breakfast (surcharge), and dry cleaning service. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Dragon's Gate and 7 minutes by foot from Westfield San Francisco Centre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Business amenities include a meeting room and limo/town car service. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the historic Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel . For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 90.06 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 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 available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 87.33 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 41.19 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 90.06 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 87.33 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1403 out of 2016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 2016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 2016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 2016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 2016 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mishel, Great Neck

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay in a perfect Union Square location. The hotel was spotless, beautifully maintained, and had a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff was attentive, courteous, and made the entire experience feel effortless. The room was comfortable and quiet, allowing for a great night’s sleep right in the heart of the city. Everything exceeded expectations, and I would gladly return on my next visit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Derrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My primary issue was the cleanliness of the room. My window was dirty and there was something sticky on parts of the floor. I also took issue with towels/detergent used to clean them. When I arrived to the hotel, I went straight on the shower to wash off airport germs before exploring the city. Immediately after drying with the towels, I started itching uncontrollably ( I contacted front desk regarding this issue). As a result of this discomfort i could not enjoy my first night in town and had to shower at a friend’s home. I also am displeased about the refreshments. I believe additional water should be provided when housekeeping cleans the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brock

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Beacon Grand was exceptional. When we checked in Veronica was friendly, professional, and very helpful. We were also impressed to see management, Leif Abram, greeting guests in the lobby! The room was clean and provided a impressive view. We felt safe. The location is ideal for sightseeing, dining, and shopping at Union Square. We did not need a car and walked to China Town, North Beach, and to the SF Museum of Modern Art. We could not recommend the Beacon Grand more highly! WE WILL RETURN!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CARLOTA

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

sandra

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great,old hotel. Friendly staff, great bartenders in the lobby bar. will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ross

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place. Great renovations, and of course great location and the Starlite did not disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and staff were great. Beautiful design in such a historic Hotel. They should have kept the old name in my opinion, but it's a block from Union Square and Chinatown. You couldnt ask for a better location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing and the staff were super accommodating and were very nice the entire stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, terrific view from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026