Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Property class: 4
Historic hotel with bar/lounge, near Dragon's Gate

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You'll be in a fantastic location at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel , only a five-minute walk from Dragon's Gate and Union Square. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. This historic hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Moscone Convention Center and Grace Cathedral. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk from public transportation: Powell St & Sutter St Stop and Powell St & Post St Stop are steps away.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
The current price is ฿6,719
฿9,454 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

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

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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

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
(125 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

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

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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

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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

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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

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About the area

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450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

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
  • Grace Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 28 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 34 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 36 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
  • 22nd Street Station - 14 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 24 min walk
  • Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Powell St & Post St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Powell St & Bush St Stop - 2 min walk

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

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel , only a five-minute walk from Dragon's Gate and Union Square. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. This historic hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Moscone Convention Center and Grace Cathedral. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk from public transportation: Powell St & Sutter St Stop and Powell St & Post St Stop are steps away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 418 rooms
    • Arranged over 21 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 90.06 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1928
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 104
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 86
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 45.90 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness centre access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15.00 to 45.00 for adults and USD 10.00 to 20.00 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 87.33 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 90.06 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
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.

Also known as

Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Sir Drake Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 87.33 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 90.06 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as sailing and windsurfing, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel like?

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is in Union Square, a short 1-minute walk from Powell St & Sutter St Stop and 13 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

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Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and staff was nice! Location is perfect!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, good location, helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was amazing and such a cute hotel! We will be coming back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were amazing and helpful. We celebrated our 5th year wedding anniversary and stayed at Beacon Grand. Beautiful hotel with historical charm and amazing location so close to everything we planned to do. Room was clean and perfect for the two of us. We will definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, spacious and comfortable with nice view. Good food at the restaurant-wa had breakfast, lunch and dinner. Even enjoyed happy hour. Above all, Wali, one of the managers, treated us like no other hotel had ever done. Made us feel pampered and cared for every step of the way. Thank you Wali.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was very clean and helpful staff. Very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely bar and restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional

This was such a great stay. From check in to check out, everyone was kind. The doormen, the front desk and the bartenders were all top notch. The convenience of the hotel was great. It may be my new favorite place to stay while visiting San Francisco. The room was clean, the beds were comfy and so were the pillows!
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay and time and food was good definitely would come back
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel itself is in a perfect location to access the entire city. The actual facility was clean, well-maintained, and had incredible views to historic parts of San Francisco. The staff were kind, helpful, and accommodating. Try The Post Room for a delightful dinner (or breakfast or lunch).
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderfully located hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing weekend!! I would highly recommend this hotel. The area is a little sketchy, but that’s not the hotels fault. Staff was more than helpful.. I would recommend anyone coming into SF to stay here.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room and easy check in and check out. The hotel is stunning as well
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10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and friendly staff and comfortable room with coffee-maker which was most welcome. Excellent location central to everything we wanted.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying here. The staff was very accommodating and the location is fantastic.
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a beautiful historical property right in Union Square. Staff was amazing and so was the delicious food.
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked to stay in Beacon Grand A Union hotel, the room, the restaurant, all the staff was very nice, I enjoyed a lot San Francisco, thank you, Gilberto A
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic venue that exudes the character of nearby Union Square…staff was hospitable as well…
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10/10 Exceptional

Its at great location, rooms are renovated. Great place
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10/10 Exceptional

In general, hotel room was cleaned, location is great, services was great. It’s an old property that has its own character, but there are a few improvements that could be made, such as the carpets in the hallways to upscale it a little.
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10/10 Exceptional

The drink tickets for the bar were a pleasant surprise at check-in. The historic architecture is truly stunning. We enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, historic, iconic , elegant atmosphere. Great food and bar. Beautiful rooms with a city view. Nicest staff! Definitely will stay here again when visiting. Can catch the trolly for an amazing ride right outside front door.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, beautiful hotel, clean room
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!