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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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Restaurant
Grand Suite (Beacon) | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies
Restaurant
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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
  • Westfield San Francisco Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 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

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 37.66 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 May 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on May 25, 2025 start from $175.2, 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. 1031 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1481 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

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY, Las Vegas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for walking to nearby Chinatown and North Beach areas. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are nice and updated. I would definitely recommend staying at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

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

8/10 Good

Samuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Definitely my new go-to when I’m staying in SF!

The Beacon Grand is an unbelievably charming hotel. From the grand lobby and dining area, all the way to the adorable letter chute (which made it so easy to send postcards as they’re available on every floor I believe!). The rooms are extremely clean and also just gorgeous. The beds are soooo comfortable. It was honestly hard to leave the hotel every day hahahaha. The food is also delicious, and service is fast. The staff—Stuart from guest services, in particular—were always very helpful and accommodating. I am in love with this hotel and I cannot wait to stay here again when I’m next in town!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Tonyaa

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying We stayed for Christmas with our kids Our son was having a hard time (he’s disabled) and I know they didn’t know what was going on so they checked in on us But helped us get to our room quickly so we could calm down and relax. The whole hotel was so beautifully decorated for the holiday. My husband and I came back alone to celebrate our Anniversary and had the best time. So nice and romantic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rustam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Old World Style Hotel!! The Staff was very friendly and helpful. The Food was excellent and I had quite a few meals at the Hotel. I loved the Room Service Staff.. they were friendly and professional every time. I am planning another stay and it is likely I will again choose the Beacon Grand
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful stay! Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Newport Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was absolutely beautiful and the staff were so nice and accommodating. Great location to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is an older building that has been nicely designed and upgraded. It has a speakeasy vibe which is warm and cozy. It was easy to get to several destinations such as The Ferry Building and there are swveral easy modes of transportation such as the trolley, ride shares and even driverless options. I stayed on an upper floor which was very quiet and i did not hear a lot of street noise. The room.was clean and the beds are extremely comfortable. I slept like a baby! My favorite part of the hotel is The Post Room, which is the bar and restaurant. The staff is absolutely lovely and attentive. The food was delicious but the cocktails were extraordinary! Highly recommend at least having a drink there even if you plan to dine elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, calabasas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 out of 5

We love this hotel! The staff is always so kind! The hotel is in a great location and Starlite the rooftop bar at the hotel is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alazey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel if you are staying in SF
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

Beacon Grand

Thank you Veronica for helping me with a smooth checkin. William was very attentive to my needs during lunch at the restaurant. Angelo was instrumental in helping us with our packages and valet as we arrived. I would definitely stay again at the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, the staff top notch. Perfect location. Everything was amazing. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, we were there during the Hotel strikes. The noise was heard from 7am to late in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024