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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star historic hotel near Dragon's Gate

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available

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450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Union Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Westfield San Francisco Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite (Beacon)

Grand Suite (Beacon)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (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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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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About the area

San Francisco

Union Square stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Union Square hotel, you'll find Dragon's Gate and Westfield San Francisco Centre. Grace Cathedral and Golden Gate Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 Intl. 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

4-star historic hotel near Dragon's Gate
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.

  • 1 building
  • 418 guestrooms or units
  • 21 levels
  • Built in 1928
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 15.00-45.00 for adults and USD 10.00-20.00 for children
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 41
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • 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

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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 37.66 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 84.02 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 820 out of 1203 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1203 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1203 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1203 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1203 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

Rachel, Greeley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is nice, but the parking was very expensive
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Oleksii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY, Las Vegas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Perfect location. Cable cars stop near hotel. Close to restaurants, shops. Staff was first-rate. Room was comfortable. On-site restaurant is very good. Room rates were excellent for late October. We would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an issue with outside noise the first night. They immediately moved us to another room after we voiced our complaint. This is a beautiful hotel in the heart of downtown SF. There were plenty of eating and shopping options close by, no need for a car. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
building had old school charm. very clean, and well managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navid, Santa Ana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we first arrived me and my partner were making love and the staff walked in without knocking or announcing themselves. Front desk was very nice and kind. Bar didn’t open until after 5 so we had to go elsewhere for a drink. The room was very beautiful and esthetically pleasing. There was construction going on outside of the hotel which didn’t make it look good. Our view was absolute ass.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karla

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lana

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We arrived a little early and were able to check in on the fourth floor and there is insane protesting going on at the Marriott across the street. We were guaranteed a room change the next day to a higher level away from the noise. They put us on the same side actually Alma put us on the same side on a higher level. We didn’t sleep for The time that we were there, three days. A really crappy decision by Alma. Especially since I was there for my birthday and she guaranteed us a room away from the noise. I had a friend staying there at the same time to celebrate it with us and she had a room away from the noise so it was possible. Do not stay here if you want a guaranteed good nights rest. Because even complaining and moving your rooms will do nothing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Santa Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stylish art deco lobby, with a live piano bar, jazz in style!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Enzo, Mississauga

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and “grand” in the entrance area. There is a strike going on across the street. It woke us up every morning and It was hard to go to sleep. I would recommend not staying here until the strike is over. You are surrounded my bars and restaurants that are walkable distance which i loved. Don’t rent a vehicle if you’re staying at this location. Parking was 72/day at the hotel and $50/day in the parking garage. Great tourist area. Fisherman’s wharf about 10-12 min away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Beacon Grand is located in a great area with much to explore in the surrounding areas. Many of our activities were of walking distance, making it so convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Irma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The restroom was not very clean. The shower stall still had hair in it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

stephen barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was ok. The lounge at the top of the hotel was the best thing about it. The protestors outside the hotel made it impossible to sleep in. Room was really small.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica, Morgan Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice property, disappointing room
Room was disappointingly run down -- including an exposed water pipe dripping into the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024