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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property

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A lobby with a chandelier, seating area, and large mirrors.
A bar area with a green sofa, red chairs, and a bar counter with bottles.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, sofas, and a staircase.
A high-rise hotel room with a city view, leather sofas, patterned ottomans, and a leopard print rug.
A spacious library with wooden bookshelves, comfortable seating, and large windows allowing natural light.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $246
$209 nightly
$246 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17

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450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, a TV, and a patterned wallpaper.

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city through the window.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a city view.

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city through the window.

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

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

View all photos for Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city through the window.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a city view.

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

View all photos for Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (High Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a city view.

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

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Grand Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a city view.

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (High Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city through the window.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(119 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

A laptop on a desk near a window, with a chair partially visible.

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

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

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

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

View all photos for Grand Suite (Beacon)

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a city view, a round table, and a chair.

Grand Suite (Beacon)

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

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is centrally located in San Francisco, a 5-minute walk from Dragon's Gate and 7 minutes by foot from Westfield San Francisco Centre. .This historic hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Grace Cathedral and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Golden Gate Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 450 Sutter Building - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dragon's Gate - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 418 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as concierge services, wedding services, and a ballroom.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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 90.06 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

  • In-room crib

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
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 21 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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 movies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 50 lbs 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 41.19 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center 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 90.06 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1478 out of 2144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 2144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 2144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 2144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 2144 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT location, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. The staff was very accommodating and the location is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Rosanna

Overall a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its at great location, rooms are renovated. Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

laurinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel. I will definitely stay here again. The hotel staff were fabulous!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Union Square.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Niree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful hotel, clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms are lovely and the restaurant andbvbar are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cordial staff in a centrally located, clean and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zobeida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, excellent location, kind staff. Starlite was a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, nice staff, beautiful building
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cutest hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Pol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very central and convenient. The hotel is a beautiful old building. The rooms have been renovated and are great; but I wish they had updated the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and such a good location. Hotel is super cute and the rooms were well maintained. They are smaller rooms so keep that in mind when selecting your room style. We did the bigger size and it was great for 2 people. Such a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic front desk and bellhop service!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Post provided excellent food and drink with prompt and courteous staff. Check in staff were accommodating and friendly! Rooms were comfy and the hotel was centrally located with yummy food nearby and easy to get on the cable cars and other destinations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Comfortable and STUNNING.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view of the city and loved the decor of the room. t he bed was the most comfortable one Ive slept in ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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