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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property

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Relax in style with a plush sofa and city views from the large windows.
Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and city view.
Study and unwind in a serene library with ample space for individual or group study, surrounded by a vast book collection and elegant decor.
Cozy seating area with a grand fireplace, leather armchairs, and ornate wall panels.
Relax in the grand lobby, surrounded by classical architectural elements and comfortable seating.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Union Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Francisco City Hall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(100 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

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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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite (Beacon)

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

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

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

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

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

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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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About this property

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4-star hotel in Union Square
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.
Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a meeting room and limo/town car service. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This historic hotel also offers multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib

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
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 21 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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 movies

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 50 lbs 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 cribs are available on request at the property

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 center 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

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1152 out of 1642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1642 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

8/10 Good

Olha

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place I Keep Coming Back To! This isn’t my first stay at this hotel, and it certainly won’t be my last. The interior design is unique and full of character, the location is perfect, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. One of the biggest highlights for me is how flexible and guest-oriented the hotel is. I arrived early — at 7 a.m. — on two separate occasions, and both times I was checked into my room immediately, without any extra fees. That level of service is rare and truly appreciated. The rooms are spotless, stylish, and the beds are incredibly comfortable — a real treat after a long flight. The on-site restaurant is excellent, with delicious breakfasts, great coffee, and a cozy atmosphere that makes you want to linger a little longer. Everything about this hotel makes it easy to come back time and time again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice room
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, tiny bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ky Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful, kind and polite. Loved my beautiful room and view. The whiskey old fashioned at the bar was amazing, definitely hit them up in The Post Room. The people hanging around in the neighborhood surrounding the hotel aren’t the most safe but it was ok walking around. Convenient stores and delivery too.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, close to union square. Easy to get around on public transport, but there are quite a few homeless people all around. Only disappointment in the room was the shower, very little water pressure and the water is very hard so tough washing longer hair.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing heritage property right in the heart of San Francisco. Fabulous location. What really sets apart a good hotel from a bad one? It's how they respond when things go wrong. In my instance, my flight was bumped a day and Tony on reception could not have been more helpful in making a very stressful situation better. It's not cheap to stay here but quality counts! Top tip: couple of nearby diners do amazing meals (Lori's and Sears) with great vibes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay, beautiful hotel, and great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small room with hindered mobility around the bed. Very poor positioning of furnishings and television. After four nights stay, I was very disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

long

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Small room, very small even I paid for king exclusive. I ask the worker, they said this room is small
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sienna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yukie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and well kept beautiful historical building. Most staffs were great. A few not so great experiences. I’m not sure where I was supposed to take advantage of ‘one free drink’ for VIP access. Not offered anywhere. Overall, great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amelie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if visiting SF for the first time. Valet parking and staff are very friendly. Unfortunately being downtown makes the property quite noisy at night. Overall a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place, the area as well
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan, DANBURY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the rooftop bar and restaurant for breakfast in the lobby area was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tricia

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

Pass on this one

Not great. Hotel is cute, but tired. Staff are very rude.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dr. Jason C, BAKERSFIELD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property is clean, beautiful, and I felt safe in the area. My only fault I find for the hotel is the showers. The half wall to block water doesn’t quit do it. Had to have a lot of towels to absorb the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awsome

Great place to stay in San Francisco. Staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome experience definitely will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

frederick

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, and the rooms are gorgeous. Our bathroom was a bit small, but it was decorated beautifully. We really loved the old world charm, and the staff was helpful and kind. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025