Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Grand Suite (Beacon) | Living area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$364
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Explore the area

Map
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Union Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Francisco City Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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

Highlights

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

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

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

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Grand Suite (Beacon)

Highlights

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

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (View)

Highlights

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

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
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 - 0.1 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • San Francisco City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

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 hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
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

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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 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on 25 May 2025 start from NZ$300.42, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 981 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1409 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

Veronica

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Clean room, great location and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel! Welcoming staff, from the time you walk through the door, they make you feel at home!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

Great stay. Minor mishaps

Overall a great stay close to Union Square. They were very busy during the holiday so I think a few cleanliness things got missed. Our floors looked like they hadn’t been swept/vaccumed/mopped. Found a random wrapper as well. Other than that the staff was really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Tight space in rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula Gabrielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely gorgeous historic hotel! The central location was perfect for our visit. Cable car pickup just steps from the lobby. The staff was so kind, professional and helpful at every interaction. Elevators were very accessible. The rooms were spacious, elegant and spotless. Lots of excellent food selections within just a few blocks. We plan to return annually. Simply superb accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Beacon Grand Weekend Getaway

Fabulous hotel with old world charm. Beacon grand hotel employees are so great, helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Roberto

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and needs lots of updating besides a fresh coat of paint. I also don’t appreciate that I was charged additional fees in addition to what I paid on Expedia when all fees were included.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was okay, just okay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

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

8/10 Good

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dennette

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
we ask to extend our time for an hour for a run and when we came back from the run our keys didn’t work. so we spoke to the front desk. she was very nice. so it was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored historic property with the perfect balance of charm and modern comfort. The staff was completely flawless. I would come back here over and over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

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

6/10 Okay

Leuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Won’t be back

Room was too small, and better suited for one person, not two. Bathroom was tiny! It was in need of more renovation. Walls were thin. We could easily hear conversations next door. On plus side, mattress was comfortable and employees were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ne'shele Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this hotel! We will definitely be staying here again! It’s beautiful and the vintage decor and esthetics give it character!! Very romantic and the skylight bar is very chic with a great view!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

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

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High quality hotel with fun bar in the lobby as well as swanky lounge on the top floor. Rooms were very clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ORGELIA M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just the best hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024