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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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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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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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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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(98 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
(9 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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 - 0.0 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Francisco City Hall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 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

  • ‪Union Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shelton Theater - ‬1 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 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

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

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

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.
  • 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 41.20 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 84.02 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
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, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. 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 Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on Jun 29, 2025 start from $183.2, 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.

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 6.1 mi (34-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 5.4 mi (11-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

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 84.02 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. 1090 out of 1559 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1559 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1559 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1559 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1559 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

Suzette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in many hotels and a comfortable bed after a long day is very important to me. The bed at Beacon Grand was the second best sleep l have had next to Westin in San Diego. Property is clean, centrally located to all activities and public transportation. I would highly recommend hotel to anyone staying in Union Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, River Forest

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a big change. I love when a property listens to the reviews and alters it ways. I stued hereless than 6 months ago and it was awful. The staff was so unfriendly and racist. However, the new manager that checked me in was very friendly and explained everything and pointed out all the hotel amenities. The staff this time was super friendly and i felt accepted. As a person of color, this is important. The hotel is very walkable and in the center of union square. Beautiful property and lovely rooms. Toilet had weak pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Treasure Island

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here on a business trip, area is very safe and clean with lots of restaurants around. The breakfast here is excellent but quite pricey. Quite a decent gym here too. Rooms come with a steamer which was nice especially for work related trips
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrue

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely service, nice rooms in a central location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is very nice, very helpful. Really enjoyed our stay overall. There was a crack in our ceiling that should probably be looked at. My only complaint is that when we reserved the room we specially requested a high floor for views. When we reached out to the hotel to ask about an amenity. We were told that we had been booked into a lower floor and that we should ask for an upgrade when we arrived. Thankfully staff were able to assist with that.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful but cramped

Room was nice, yet it was small. It was hard to move between the bed and the dresser.There was no stand to put your luggage, and the staff disappeared after 10pm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

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

Delightful Stay!

very very beautiful property. Bar staff and Starlught Lounge staff are absolutely amazing. Front desk staff are outstandingly friendly and helpful. Will for sure stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite hotel. Beacon is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again Bathroom tiny Room tight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emari

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

Live a little

Please don’t stay here if you’re going to call security at 10 pm on a Saturday night on the couple next door to you having just a little too much fun. I’m sorry you’re not having fun. Stay at the Marriott across the street if you’re that kind of traveler to a major metropolitan city in the year of our lord 2025. It’s not 1959, and this isn’t Topeka. Do stay here if you want a central location in the city, amazing staff, old school service and vibes, and one of the best top floor cocktail lounges around, bar none. The DJ up at the Starlight Lounge spins vintage soul on vinyl bro. Get the P0rn Star Martini and watch the sunset over Nob Hill. Or go to The Tap Room directly across the street for a more low key date night USA: there you can play pinball, pool, watch sports, eat nachos, and drink good beer on tap. Just whatever you do, don’t go to this hotel and call security on your neighbors as 10 pm for having more fun than you. Get out there. Try to live a little. You won’t regret it, we promise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

zoe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in the center of everything and everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marvin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking available
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Raina

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vertue Celeste

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning classical hotel in the heart of stunning San Francisco
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaston

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Great Staycation

We had a fun couples staycation last minute. We got a nice upgrade that overlooked the cable cars going up Powell. The room was spacious, clean and in great condition. We ordered ice and it was brought up immediately. We didn't have a phone charger so they provided one for us. The Post Room drinks and service were fantastic. They had live music and the ambience was great. We would definately stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just the perfect location. Despite the age of the premise so well maintained and upgraded. Bar scene (and tender) were great. So comfortable and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025