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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

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

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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
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is ฿5,694
฿8,048 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • City 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

Highlights

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

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Grand Suite (Beacon)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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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

  • Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪OneUp Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 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 water dispenser and tour/ticket information
  • 1 meeting room, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • 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

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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

  • 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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
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 41.19 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

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 15 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on 1 Nov 2025 start from ฿5,694.38, excluding 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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Reviews

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1245 out of 1779 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1779 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1779 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1779 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1779 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff at a hotel in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Easy check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was all very nice and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for exploring the whole city , tram stop outside the hotel entrance Roof top bar a must visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very walkable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Very nice hotel at fun location. We also had fun at pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great beds!! Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent bedding, quality shampoo, soap, lotion, great coffee. Great room details. Staff extremely friendly and service oriented. Nice bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great time!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic service and a lovely restoration
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept hotel with cool bars. Convenient location as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helmut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand looking lobby, inviting bar, friendly staff, very comfortable room and overall excellent hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a shop, a gym, an elegant bar, a conference room, a restaurant, and a penthouse ballroom within the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located with plenty to see
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! Sooo comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, bar and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025