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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Historic hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Dates

January 2026

February 2026

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Parking available
Business services

includes taxes & fees

9 Feb - 10 Feb

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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
‪13 min walk‬
Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Classic King Room

Sleeps 2

Classic Two Queen Room

Sleeps 4

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Grand Suite (Beacon)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

HDTV

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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

Sleeps 4

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

Sleeps 2

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

Sleeps 4

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

Sleeps 2

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

Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

Sleeps 4

Grand Suite

Sleeps 2

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

Sleeps 4

Classic King Room-High Floor

Sleeps 2

Classic King Accessible

Sleeps 2

Beacon Grand Suite

Sleeps 3

Classic King Accessible High Floor

Sleeps 2

Classic Two Queen Accessible

Sleeps 4

Grand King Accessible High Floor

Sleeps 2

Grand Two Queen Accessible High Floor

Sleeps 4

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Sleeps 4

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

Sleeps 4

Grand Suite (Beacon)

Sleeps 4

Grand Two Queen Room

Sleeps 4

Grand King Room

Sleeps 2

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
Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Dragon's Gate - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Golden Gate Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 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

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

About this property

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Historic hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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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includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

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)
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

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

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

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 84.02 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

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, Carte Blanche, Eurocard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. 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 9 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on 9 Feb 2026 start from AU$252.86, 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 84.02 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

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Diane

11 Oct 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hakob

Travelled with group

11 Oct 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I purchased room whit the view,but this hotel doesn’t have a view it’s surrounded with the building if you want to view it should be top top floor, but I got 10th floor, which is there’s no view.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jun

10 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Windows are not sound proofing, I am a heavy sleeper, but woke up by garbage truck every night at 330am

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jinting

10 Oct 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

noisy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Business traveller

10 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenton

Travelled with partner

10 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family

9 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

18th floor Amazing Views

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, White Plains

Travelled with family

9 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent bedding, quality shampoo, soap, lotion, great coffee. Great room details. Staff extremely friendly and service oriented. Nice bar area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

9 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

9 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deatrice

8 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

There was a shop, a gym, an elegant bar, a conference room, a restaurant, and a penthouse ballroom within the property.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

7 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner

6 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

fantastic service and a lovely restoration

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveller

5 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

5 Oct 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

4 Oct 2025

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

3 Oct 2025

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Travelled with family

3 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Bathroom is tiny. No mirrors other than over the sink

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

2 Oct 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua, Seattle

Business traveller

1 Oct 2025

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

They placed me in a room next to the service elevator that was having known issues by maintenance staff. The noise was so loud that it was vibrating my walls. I moved to another room and the shower leaked water over the entire bathroom floor. I will not be back to this hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dmitriy

1 Oct 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Smell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo J.

Travelled with family

30 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Vincent, New York

30 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

30 Sept 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

29 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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