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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with bar/lounge, near Dragon's Gate

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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.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$256 nightly
The total price is $301
May 29 - May 30
Total with taxes and fees

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(117 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Suite (Beacon)

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dragon's Gate - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 28 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 34 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 36 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
  • 22nd Street Station - 14 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 24 min walk
  • Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Powell St & Post St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Powell St & Bush St Stop - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪OneUp Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

You'll be in a fantastic location at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel , just a 5-minute walk from Dragon's Gate and Union Square. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. This historic hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Westfield San Francisco Centre and Grace Cathedral. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk from public transportation: Powell St & Sutter St Stop and Powell St & Post St Stop are steps away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 418 rooms
    • Arranged over 21 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 90.06 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1928
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 41
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 41.19 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness center access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15.00 to 45.00 for adults, and USD 10.00 to 20.00 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 87.33 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 90.06 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

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.

Also known as

Sir Francis Drake Hotel

Sir Drake Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 87.33 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 90.06 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like sailing and windsurfing, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel like?

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is in Union Square, a short 1-minute walk from Powell St & Sutter St Stop and 13 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property gym is state of the art with modern equipment and 24/7 access. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Its at great location, rooms are renovated. Great place
Jitesh, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend! Good spot
Stephen, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, beautiful hotel, clean room
Niree, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and helpful staff.
Donna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, excellent location, kind staff. Starlite was a bonus!
Zobeida, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was very pleasant, staff was very considerate and accommodating a the hotel was quiet and clean. Very close to union square too. Definitely would stay again.
Marla, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great view of the city and loved the decor of the room. t he bed was the most comfortable one Ive slept in ages.
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Rooms are lovely and the restaurant andbvbar are great.
Colleen, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very cordial staff in a centrally located, clean and comfortable hotel.
Glenn, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful older hotel that has kept its charm while staying clean and up to date. Very friendly staff, comfortable room, convenient location. The Post restaurant is excellent too!
Aaron, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I wish I could stay longer! It was a beautiful hotel in a great neighborhood. The service and amenities were excellent overall. If you enjoy craft cocktails, I definitely suggest visiting the Starlite lounge on the 21st floor.
Lynn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was very clean and staff was very friendly!
Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great drinks
Kurtis, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location, staff were amazing and the hotel still held its charm
Brian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff.
Sharon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Awesome location and very friendly staff
Susan, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pleasant staff, terrific view from our room
Frances, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great,old hotel. Friendly staff, great bartenders in the lobby bar. will stay here again.
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was amazing and the staff were super accommodating and were very nice the entire stay
Christopher, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the Post Room bar area and the foyer was stunning. Classy place. The staff were incredibly helpful and patient in allowing us to hang out while we waited for a late flight. The rooftop Starlite room was gorgeous, great views and delicious drinks. The rooms everything we expected and then some.
Kobi, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Very small rooms. Very small closet space. Very small bathroom. When we used the shower the whole floor got wet. Bed was comfortable. Room was quiet.
Jennyfer, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice and clean hotel.
Nelofar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Joseph, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice view
Laurence, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly staff. Great food and room service. Wonderful rooms and great location.
Ivanna, 4-night trip