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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property
Experience the perfect blend of history and hospitality at this iconic hotel where you can unwind after exploring San Francisco's vibrant streets.

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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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)
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
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8.8 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 4
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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor & View)

9.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 4
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor & View)

9.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
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8.6 out of 10
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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (High Floor)

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
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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)

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  • Sleeps 4
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Grand Suite (Beacon)

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Union Square, a neighborhood in San Francisco, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Dragon's Gate and Westfield San Francisco Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. With windsurfing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
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450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square, San Francisco
    Union Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Francisco: il California Masonic Memorial Temple il 13 giugno 2010. Icona dell'architettura modernista di metà secolo, il tempio massonico California Memorial è stato progettato da Albert Roller
    SF Masonic Auditorium
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Francisco
    Moscone Convention Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dragon's Gate
    5 min walk - 0.3 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

  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Golden Gate Tap Room
    1 min walk
  • 7-Eleven
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • OneUp Restaurant & Lounge
    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 front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, wedding services, and a banquet hall
  • 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 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

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

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 90.06 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
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

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 90.06 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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Reviews

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1348 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1932 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, staff were amazing and the hotel still held its charm
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location and very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, terrific view from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing and the staff were super accommodating and were very nice the entire stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was absolutely amazing. They let us check in early our room was great! They put our family on same floor like requested honestly our experience here was exceptional! Thank you to the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nelofar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tiny but clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, excellent location and a great bar and restaurant. Definitely a good place to stay whenever visiting the city
Queen Room
A touch of hospitality which my kids loved. Thanks Sebastien
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here twice and definitely will do so again. The location could not be better. Superb restaurants within walking distance, proximity to Chinatown, cable car stop right in front and comfortable, clean rooms. The best staff I've ever encountered. A classy and elegant hotel with a long history.
Typical queen beds, very comfortable. Great bathroom. Safe & mini fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff. Great food and room service. Wonderful rooms and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room and staff. Hotel was quiet and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfy and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay for Valentine’s Day! I had a wonderful experience with both the front desk staff and the Post Room Staff. Plan ahead if you plan to valet as the street gets crowded. But the stutter garage is a fantastic option as well. Overall happy with the booking and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely decor, friendly staff, great location. Festive holiday decorations in the lobby and lounges were sure sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great amenities. Love the updated decor and bathroom. Also we enjoyed the lobby restaurant and bar. All over wonderful experience - I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautifully designed, absolutely gorgeous, but most of all it's the staff: everyone was friendly and welcoming, it warmed our hearts! Thank you, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

yogesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service, especially at the bar!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very nice remodel. Starlight lounge on 23rd floor is fantastic. Also enjoyed the hotel gym!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, wonderful staff, great recommendations on food and drinks in the Starlight Lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice. Staff were friendly and hospitable. The rooms were a bit smaller and no real views, but clean and with a nice bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk and valet service was excellent, room was beautiful, and I was so appreciative that the beacon was so accommodating with our last-minute reservation. I look forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room. It had a lovely view of Union square. We had great service! My family always stays here when we come to San Francisco.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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