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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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Lobby lounge
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 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
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 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)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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, Accessible

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(113 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

  • City 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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Grand Suite (Beacon) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Grand Suite (Beacon)

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

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • 450 Sutter Building - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Warfield Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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

  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪OneUp Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

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 90.06 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

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)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 41.19 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 90.06 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel to the airport?

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is 19.4 mi (36-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

As of Apr 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on May 9, 2026 start from $240, including 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.

Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel .

How close is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 6.2 mi (33-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel , but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15.00 and 45.00 for adults, USD 10.00 and 20.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

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

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 90.06 per night.

Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel have a pool?

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel to downtown San Francisco?

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is 1.1 mi away from San Francisco.

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1383 out of 1985 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1985 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1985 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1985 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1985 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small and, despite a recent renovation, already tattered around the edges. Some design elements were odd choices such as putting a coffee maker on a shelf that doesn't have outlets, requiring guests to move it to the floor or a side table to plug it in. There were some delay with room service and the cleaning staff like to chat loudly in the hallways beginning at 8am. Despite all this, it was a tolerable stay and management did their best to accommodate these issues. Not sure though if I would stay again. The pictures definitely paint a rosier picture than reality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location and very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary-Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but nice room. Beautiful lobby, bar, dining area. Needs new carpet in the hallways
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a clean, large room with wood floors. The bar on the top floor was classy and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Urban fee for $35. Valet for $72. $10 tax on valet parking. Another bunch of San Francisco taxes. Hotel Personnel was great. Room was small but well appointed. Lobby Bar was subpar. Mandatory tips only encourage subpar service at the bar. Even Starlight wasn’t great with cocktails. Union Square is mostly empty of retail.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great experience from arrival and their willingness to take care of me 4 hours ahead of check in time. Door staff quite helpful. Front desk staff were fantastic. Thank you for the great stay and intro to the Union Sq area!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Mountain View

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joumana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are tiny, practically zero closet space, and the bathrooms were extremely small. The parking was insanely expensive at $82 per night!!! other than that it’s a cute and charming Hotel one minute away from union Square or there’s a lot of shopping and dining options. We also went up to starlight their bar and Lounge, it was beautiful with amazing views of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Ahmad

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible communication and added multiple charges that i was not notified about till my check out. Horrible experience and cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful interior and a wonderful staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Burgin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nelofar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derick, Santa Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was nice. Didn’t love the lack of access to the roof top bar, also their valet parking situation is very stressful. You have to drive up to the side of the hotel where the trolleys are rather than the quieter side of the building which would much safer and convenient for the guests
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANASTASIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All above great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026