Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Experience the perfect blend of history and hospitality at this iconic hotel where you can unwind after exploring San Francisco's vibrant streets.

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April 2026

May 2026

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In the heart of San Francisco, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offers a blend of historic charm and modern amenities. Enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar with in-room WiFi nearby attractions like Dragon's Gate and Grace Cathedral. The hotel also provides limo/town car service and multilingual staff for added convenience. Guest reviews rave about the helpful staff.

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Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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11 Apr - 12 Apr

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed

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

Exceptional

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Excellent

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Wonderful

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Very good

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

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

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Grand Suite (Beacon)

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

About the area

Located in Union Square, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Palace Hotel and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Dragon's Gate and Westfield San Francisco Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. With windsurfing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our San Francisco travel guide

450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

Union Square
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
SF Masonic Auditorium
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Moscone Convention Center
11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Dragon's Gate
5 min walk - 0.3 miles

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
1 min walk
Starbucks
2 min walk
OneUp Restaurant & Lounge
2 min walk

About this property

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Upscale historic hotel near Westfield San Francisco Centre

Located close to Dragon's Gate and Grace Cathedral, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
Express check-out, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
A lift, wedding services and a banquet hall
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 418 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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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

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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 are 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 23 kg 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 centre 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 87.33 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

As of 21 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on 11 Apr 2026 start from £172, 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.

How much is parking at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Valet parking is available for USD 90.06 per night.

What time is check-in at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel located?

Located in Union Square, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dragon's Gate, Westfield San Francisco Centre and Grace Cathedral. Golden Gate Theatre and Moscone Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Powell St & Sutter St Stop and Powell St & Post St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

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

Verified

8/10 Good

Nelofar

11 Jan 2026

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

Nice and clean hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

24 Dec 2025

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

A touch of hospitality which my kids loved. Thanks Sebastien

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

8 Mar 2026

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

Tiny but clean and convenient

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula Gabrielle

2 Mar 2026

17 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful hotel. Great amenities. Love the updated decor and bathroom. Also we enjoyed the lobby restaurant and bar. All over wonderful experience - I highly recommend staying here

Amazing room. It had a lovely view of Union square. We had great service! My family always stays here when we come to San Francisco.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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Room amenities

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Entertainment

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Policies

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Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

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