Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic San Francisco hotel in Union Square with a 24-hour front desk
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Restaurant
Exterior
Grand Suite (Beacon) | Living area
Restaurant
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$451
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

Explore the area

Map
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Union Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Westfield San Francisco Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

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

Grand Suite (Beacon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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About the area

San Francisco

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel puts you in the heart of San Francisco, within just a 10-minute stroll of Dragon's Gate and Westfield San Francisco Centre. Highlights at this historic hotel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and limo/town car service. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Union Square hotel include Grace Cathedral and Golden Gate Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 1 min walk
  • Westfield San Francisco Centre - 7 min walk
  • Moscone Convention Center - 15 min walk
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive
  • San Francisco City Hall - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco International 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

Historic San Francisco hotel in Union Square with a 24-hour front desk
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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • 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 bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Free cot

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
  • Lift (104 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • 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 films

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
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 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

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 centre 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 aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

As of 2 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on 27 Feb 2025 start from NZ$383.87, including 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.

Is parking available at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Yep, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 84.02 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

The closest beach to Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is Ocean Beach (9.5 km).

What makes Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel .

Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

No, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Dogs are welcome at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel , with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 820 out of 1203 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1203 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1203 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1203 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1203 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Denise

Excellent location / close to everything/ cable car stop at door / secure and comfortable/ staff helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
building had old school charm. very clean, and well managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navid, Santa Ana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we first arrived me and my partner were making love and the staff walked in without knocking or announcing themselves. Front desk was very nice and kind. Bar didn’t open until after 5 so we had to go elsewhere for a drink. The room was very beautiful and esthetically pleasing. There was construction going on outside of the hotel which didn’t make it look good. Our view was absolute ass.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karla

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lana

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We arrived a little early and were able to check in on the fourth floor and there is insane protesting going on at the Marriott across the street. We were guaranteed a room change the next day to a higher level away from the noise. They put us on the same side actually Alma put us on the same side on a higher level. We didn’t sleep for The time that we were there, three days. A really crappy decision by Alma. Especially since I was there for my birthday and she guaranteed us a room away from the noise. I had a friend staying there at the same time to celebrate it with us and she had a room away from the noise so it was possible. Do not stay here if you want a guaranteed good nights rest. Because even complaining and moving your rooms will do nothing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Santa Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stylish art deco lobby, with a live piano bar, jazz in style!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Enzo, Mississauga

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and “grand” in the entrance area. There is a strike going on across the street. It woke us up every morning and It was hard to go to sleep. I would recommend not staying here until the strike is over. You are surrounded my bars and restaurants that are walkable distance which i loved. Don’t rent a vehicle if you’re staying at this location. Parking was 72/day at the hotel and $50/day in the parking garage. Great tourist area. Fisherman’s wharf about 10-12 min away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Beacon Grand is located in a great area with much to explore in the surrounding areas. Many of our activities were of walking distance, making it so convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Irma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The restroom was not very clean. The shower stall still had hair in it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

stephen barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was ok. The lounge at the top of the hotel was the best thing about it. The protestors outside the hotel made it impossible to sleep in. Room was really small.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica, Morgan Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice property, disappointing room
Room was disappointingly run down -- including an exposed water pipe dripping into the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yograj

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Oleg, West Hollywood

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful incorrectly outdated property. I stayed there due to proximity of dental surgery office across the street. 600$ 2 nights. First room we were offered was on 14th floor facing Sutter street. The room was difficult to be in because the windows wouldn’t close tightly leaving half inch gap that was welcoming outdoor noise, pollution and cold. I told I would have to find other hotel when front desk offered me room on 15th floor facing Powell street. That room was way quieter but it has same defective window. I had to stay in this hotel as it was late to change anything. It feels like this property had very poorly windows upgrade done. I think it should be illegal to operate on the market with such defects in developed country.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Margret

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024