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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with bar/lounge, near Dragon's Gate

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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
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$207 nightly
The total price is $243
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
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
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Grand Suite (Beacon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
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 cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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 cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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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

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 28 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 34 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 36 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
  • South San Francisco Station - 14 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 24 min walk
  • Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Powell St & Post St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Powell St & Bush St Stop - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • OneUp Restaurant & Lounge
  • ‪Shelton Theater - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and Moscone Convention Center. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. This historic hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from San Francisco Bay and Oracle Park. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk from public transportation: Powell St & Sutter St Stop and Powell St & Post St Stop are steps away.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 418 rooms
    • Arranged over 21 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 84.02 per night; includes in/out privileges)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1928
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 41
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 41.20 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness center access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15.00 to 45.00 for adults, and USD 10.00 to 20.00 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 87.33 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 84.02 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, Barclaycard
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.

Also known as

Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Sir Drake Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 87.33 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 84.02 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like sailing and windsurfing, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel like?

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is in Union Square, a short 1-minute walk from Powell St & Sutter St Stop and 15 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with delicious options, including French pastries, omelets, and great coffee. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay
Bethany, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel with a fantastic staff.
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Grand looking lobby, inviting bar, friendly staff, very comfortable room and overall excellent hotel!
Helmut, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place
Carlos, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location, comfortable bed
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a great stay
Jayesh, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Jolie, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very centrally located with plenty to see
Jeremy, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very classy, updated, old style hotel. Rooms were small but very nice. Great location, right on the Powell Street cablecar route.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!
Marina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good location, bar and staff
Patricia L, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel in a convenient part of the city. Great late night spot on the top floor.
Jeffrey, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Intimate boutique hotel near everything. The beds and bedding were exceptional, the food excellent, the bar (and Starlight) fabulous. May not stay anywhere else.
Lynette, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
Desiree, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Always LOVE staying at the Beacon Grand, our favorite place in SF!
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff was amazing! It was a very beautiful hotel
Alyssa M, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Super nice staff. Loved my stay
Maria, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Wayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
Kershel, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The starlight lounge was a beautiful experience of this hotel. The hotel room was stunning and the staff was very accommodating and helpful with delivering our luggage to the room and setting up w www
Ivan, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely beautiful hotel, I excellent service, eco friendly, great location.
Kremena, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Beacon Grande is the old Sir Francis Drake Hotel greatly remodeled. It is in a convenient location on Union Square in SF.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely room, excellent restaurant, walkable area. Comfortable beds. Clean.
Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Bartender had made great drinks up in starlight lounge! Great ambience too
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a good experience! Friendly staffs!
Helen, 4-night trip