Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Historic elegance in downtown San Francisco

Beautifully situated in downtown San Francisco, this historic property offers newly updated rooms and a charming lobby bar. Enjoy stunning views from the top bar and explore nearby attractions with ease.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(107 reviews)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

Highlights

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

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

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

Grand Suite (Beacon)

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, View (high Floor & View)

  • Sleeps 4

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

  • Sleeps 2

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, View

  • Sleeps 4

Grand Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Grand One Bedroom Suite Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 4

Classic King Room-High Floor

  • Sleeps 2

Classic King Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Beacon Grand Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Classic King Accessible High Floor

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Two Queen Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Grand King Accessible High Floor

  • Sleeps 2

Grand Two Queen Accessible High Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Grand Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Grand King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grace Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westfield San Francisco Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 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

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 like:
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, a ballroom, and a water dispenser
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 418 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 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)
  • 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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 41.19 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

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 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 87.33 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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 ?

Check-out 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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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1252 out of 1789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1789 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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel, nice penthouse lounge and very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, restaurants and right in the middle of the shopping area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Union Square!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly staff, comfortable bed and bedding, free refillable water bottle with water stations and good in-room coffee, and a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room, attentive front desk. The Post Room was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I quite enjoyed my stay here. Staff were so kind, which was refreshing. Room and bathroom were clean, and
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast and smooth. Rooms clean and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

Bethany

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

6/10 Okay

Claudia

It was just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in Union Square. The room was small but well equipped. Staff were friendly and everything is clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Maria

old needs a remodel not 5 stars , not a good view , but, staff was nice !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

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

ORGELIA M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite hotels to stay at in the city. Always feel safe and comfortable in their rooms, it's a beautiful hotel, great bar and the piano is always played weekends and really sets a great tone to a stay in the city. The rooftop bar is an awesome experience as well, the views are incredible. The price is worth it, usually only like 50 bucks more than other poorly tended hotels and its right across from a Walgreen's and smack dab in the middle of union square!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Beacon Grand was a nice hotel to stay at in Union Square. Close to a lot of shops and restaurants. Cable car access right outside of hotel. The physical hotel room was basic and small, but clean and all we needed for two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the hotel for 1 night for business purposes. Check in was okay, room was clean, bright and very comfortable. Bar on the mezzanine level was nice (little expensive and took too long for a drink). Check out was quick and fast and the hotel was close to the office, restaurants and shopping!! Great for overnight for work or for visiting SF!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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