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4.9 out of 5

" Classic San Francisco hotel with interior design and services. Some things still under construction (restaurant, cabaret). Small bathrooms " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 25 Sep 2022

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Hotel Description

Historic hotel near Dragon's Gate

Downtown San Francisco stay

Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown San Francisco 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).

Bar/lounge

A bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk are featured at this hotel, along with valet parking. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers everything you'll need for your pet including food and water bowls. Limo/town car service, express check-out, and dry cleaning are also on offer.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$122* Per night/room Mar 24 - Mar 25

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Junior Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Grand Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ratings based on 8 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.9 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Everyone (4) Family (3)
5 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 19, 2023

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5 out of 5
Classic San Francisco hotel with interior design and services. Some things still under construction (restaurant, cabaret). Small bathrooms

Posted by on Sep 25, 2022

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4 out of 5
I was disappointed the starlight room was not open.

Posted by on Sep 6, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 12, 2019 by David

Thank you for sharing. We are nearing completion of our Starlight Room renovation. Please come back and visit us again soon!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 31, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 2, 2019 by David

Thank you for the top rating!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 3, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 8, 2019 by David

Thank you for the top rating!

5 out of 5
this property is in an excellent location on union square.It is close to good restaurants the cable cars and fine shopping.

Posted by on Jun 29, 2019

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5 out of 5

Posted by on May 12, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 14, 2019 by David

Hey! Thanks for the great rating! We hope you had a fantastic stay!

5 out of 5
This is an excellent hotel so close to so much. The beds are super comfortable Scala’s serves yummy food. 5 stars for sure!!

Posted by on Feb 11, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 12, 2019 by David

Hey, Teri! Thanks for the love! We're happy to hear that you were comfortable in our beds and we hope you had a good night's sleep! Please visit again soon and join us for another meal at Scala's - our top-of-the-line chefs are always cooking up something new!

About the Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel (formerly Sir Francis Drake)

Location 450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Property Features

Business amenities include a meeting room and limo/town car service. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the historic Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel . For a fee, parking is available. This 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: San Francisco Station (2 km / 1.2 mi)
  • Metro station: Powell St & Sutter St Stop (0.1 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

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)!

Pet Policy

  • 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

Policies

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. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Children stay free - maximum age 17
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Number of children who can stay free - 4
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 33.84 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 15.00–45.00 for adults, and USD 10.00–20.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 76.38 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.

Hotel Names

  • Sir Francis Drake Hotel
  • Sir Drake Hotel

You should know

  • 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.