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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$361
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

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Room options

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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

Map
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

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

Upscale historic hotel near Westfield San Francisco Centre
Located close to Dragon's Gate and Grace Cathedral, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • A lift, wedding services and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 418 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 87.33 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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

Is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 87.33 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 25 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$298.24, 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.

How much is parking at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Valet parking is available for USD 84.02 per night.

What time is check-in at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel located?

Located in Union Square, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dragon's Gate, Westfield San Francisco Centre and Grace Cathedral. Golden Gate Theatre and Moscone Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Powell St & Sutter St Stop and Powell St & Post St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 984 out of 1413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1413 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

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the rooftop bar and restaurant for breakfast in the lobby area was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice room
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place, the area as well
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby, clean comfortable rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, historic building, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhenjia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best choice for tourists.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay here. Staff was the best and was so easy to check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, tiny bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Starlite was the best place for relaxing and a great atmosphere with a gorgeous view. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel central to everywhere in the city
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing. The atmosphere was super inviting. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Starlight was a unique aspects of the hotel. A highly recommended property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is right where you need to be. It is in the middle of the city and easy, straight shot to the fisherman’s wharf. Plenty of diners and cafes near by to choose from as well. We had a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect option for a quick visit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a good centralized place in San Francisco that is easily accessible to a lot of places!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Loved how it’s very convenient to many food options around and located in a great spot to walk around and explore
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, and the rooms are gorgeous. Our bathroom was a bit small, but it was decorated beautifully. We really loved the old world charm, and the staff was helpful and kind. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, the rooms are getting a bit tired in some capacity but our overall experience was great, loved the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooftop bar and lobby bar. Nice historic building.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if visiting SF for the first time. Valet parking and staff are very friendly. Unfortunately being downtown makes the property quite noisy at night. Overall a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary-Michael

Liked: Amenities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025