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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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk

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
$209 nightly
The total price is $246
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Grand Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
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
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
(106 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Grand Suite (Beacon)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪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

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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 418 rooms
    • Arranged over 21 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

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

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

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 41.19 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

Popular mentions

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Location
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Restaurant
Bathroom
Bar
View
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Historical

What guests liked

  • The property offers a variety of dining options, including a restaurant, bar, and room service, with many nearby restaurants and cafes to choose from. (18 reviews)
  • The property's gym is state of the art with modern equipment and 24/7 access. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Our second visit. Great central location. Lovely rooms.
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is our 4th time staying at this beautiful hotel. The beds are so comfortable and the rooms are always clean. The hotel is stunningly beautiful with so much to appreciate. The staff is truly the definition of EXCELLENT customer service.
Ashley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing! Excellent, friendly staff!! Beautiful hotel! Loved staying there!!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed there because of the proximity to AT&T park. Was a very enjoyable walk to and from the park. Hotel staff, room, amenities, and accommodations were great.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6th visit!

Always a wonderful stay!
Kristine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay
Jayesh, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Grand stay at the Beacon Grand!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

18th floor Amazing Views
Tim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Marina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel! Conveniently located. Super cute rooms and the bar on the top floor is beautiful. Full view of the city.
Victoria, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always enjoy staying here

Nice, professional staff!
PATRICIA, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

The front desk staff was friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean and comfortable and the aesthetic is amazing! We would definitely recommend this hotel.
Margaret, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Small but great room. Comfortable bed and pillows.
Jose francisco, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place
Travis, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Great indication that SF is back.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean property, nice location
Numra, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location.
Grygorii, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The employees are excellent and very accommodating. The location is great. We had a pleasant stay overall.
Cesar, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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