Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Grand Suite (Beacon)
Grand Suite (Beacon) | Living area
Lobby lounge
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$384
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

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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

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

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

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

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

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

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(118 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

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

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 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
  • 450 Sutter Building - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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 7 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on 5 July 2026 start from AU$384, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1434 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 2072 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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

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

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, staff were amazing and the hotel still held its charm
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was very convenient to everything we wanted to do! Staff was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel in the centre of San Francisco.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location and very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, terrific view from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great,old hotel. Friendly staff, great bartenders in the lobby bar. will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Navado

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here. Room was great, awesome views. Celebrated my 1st year anniversary and Valentine’s Day here and they were accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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The room was amazing and the staff were super accommodating and were very nice the entire stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Nelofar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, bedrooms and bathrooms are small.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful interior and a wonderful staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ivanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff. Great food and room service. Wonderful rooms and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was absolutely amazing. They let us check in early our room was great! They put our family on same floor like requested honestly our experience here was exceptional! Thank you to the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Niloofar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, and friendly staff. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were polite, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. Overall, a pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room! Both bars on site very beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderfully restored hotel in the heart of San Francisco. Room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the beacon grand!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel in the heart of San Francisco, friendly staff, rooms are beautiful and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025