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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Property class: 4

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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 spacious library with wooden bookshelves, comfortable seating, and large windows allowing natural light.
A high-rise hotel room with a city view, leather sofas, patterned ottomans, and a leopard print rug.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$344
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Explore the area

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450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, 450 Sutter Building
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪2 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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Room, King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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
(123 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Single Murphy Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Grace Cathedral. 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 Golden Gate Theatre and Moscone Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 450 Sutter Building - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grace Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

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.

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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 90.06 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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 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)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 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

More

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

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

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 41.19 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 90.06 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
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
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 and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. 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 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$344, 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 90.06 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. 1527 out of 2206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 2206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 2206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 2206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 2206 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully located hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROSHNAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and easy check in and check out. The hotel is stunning as well
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the property were excellent. Perfect location as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night— the complimentary drinks absolutely delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rosanna

Overall a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Great restaurant and bar area. Everything was super classy and well done.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The drink tickets for the bar were a pleasant surprise at check-in. The historic architecture is truly stunning. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lobby, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying at the Beacon Grand and I have to say I had such a wonderful experience. Every single staff member was so helpful and nice. I am definitely going back and I highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay in San Francisco! Love the vibe, staff, location and ambiance. Every place else in Union Square is a step down. Thank you for an unforgettable week!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

VERONICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical hotel! We stayed 4 nights and we could not say anything less than we had a great time! Rooms are clean, staff super nice, attentive and polite, always willing to help. Good location, love the historical charm and luxury decor of the hotel. The vibes and aesthetics do not disappoint! Can’t wait for our next SF trip to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Niree

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

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! Good spot
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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