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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Relax in style with a plush sofa and city views from the large windows.
Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and city view.
Study and unwind in a serene library with ample space for individual or group study, surrounded by a vast book collection and elegant decor.
Relax in the grand lobby, surrounded by classical architectural elements and comfortable seating.
Cozy seating area with a grand fireplace, leather armchairs, and ornate wall panels.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
The current price is NT$4,174
NT$6,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite (Beacon) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Grand Suite (Beacon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • San Francisco City Hall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shelton Theater - ‬1 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 like:
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, a ballroom, and smoke-free premises
  • A reception hall, an elevator, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 418 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 84.02 per night; includes in/out privileges)

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 crib

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
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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 movies

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 50 lbs 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 41.20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center 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 84.02 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

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

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 50 lbs 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 2025/7/28, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on 2025/8/25 start from NT$4,174, excluding 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 84.02 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 ?

Check-out 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.

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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1169 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1666 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located with plenty to see
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, bar and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so close to everything we wanted to do.
Our room on the 8th floor.
Lobby area was so beautiful
Love all the flower details.
Love all the old details. Free postcard in your room to send out in the letterbox. No postage needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! It was a very beautiful hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always LOVE staying at the Beacon Grand, our favorite place in SF!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kremena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel, I excellent service, eco friendly, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and clean with a beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bartender had made great drinks up in starlight lounge! Great ambience too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grygorii

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room! The bars were great and the hotel is so pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Numra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean property, nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees are excellent and very accommodating. The location is great. We had a pleasant stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Maid service was excellent. Really nice bar called starlight at the rooftop with great views. Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the old school ambiance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Demien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were a little small, but very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveling for business I was extremely impressed with this hotel. The front desk concierge (Hannah) was amazing as were all hotel staff. Courteous and professional for the 4 days I was there. Fantastic stay in a grand hotel. Highly recommend staying here.
Reception area
Entrance
Large room. Was a “mobility friendly” room.
Clean and classic design. Massive room
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well managed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Room was beautiful
Great drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the ambiance of the hotel. Very pretty! Great staff! Hotel is in walking distance of several locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historical hotel. Kept very clean and “grand”. All staff were very pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with lots of charm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025