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Great location. Nice lobby bar. Newly updated rooms, but small.

Wonderful politely polished and professional staff starting at the front door with the bellmen. Great 1st time experience, we'll be back soon.

Service by staff was awesome, super accomodating!

I booked a solo trip to San Francisco over Labor Day weekend. As a woman traveling alone, I wanted to find a hotel that was centrally located and that I felt was safe. This hotel exceeded my expectations. The hotel staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The concierge was able to get me tickets to a sold out tour, on the first day that I got there. I did not have to use a car the entire trip. The tour that I did to Napa Valley had a pick up site one block away, which made it convenient getting there and getting back. The rooms were absolutely beautiful with the sights and sounds of the city. The hotel bar was beautiful convenient and fun. They had a great drinks great food and great entertainment on the weekend. If I choose to travel back to San Francisco again, I will definitely use this hotel again.

The hotel is good. Unfortunately the bathroom is very tiny and the shower design allows water to completely wet the bathroom floor after each shower.

Great staff

The Beacon Grand had what I was looking for in a hotel in San Francisco: great location (near transit, hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, etc.); great ambiance (I love the way that the hotel has been preserved, marrying both historic elements with modern conveniences); great staff (all geared toward customer service, and friendly); a great room (while not a great view, the room was large and comfortable); and at a great price (one of the more reasonably priced hotels that I looked at in deciding whether to go to San Francisco at all).

We enjoyed our stay❤️

Thank you!

We loved the history of the lobby. Beautiful hotel.

Everything was excellent. Especially like the wine hour. Will definitely stay again. Just can’t say enough good about the Sir Frances Drake

The timer on the bathroom was obnoxious because the light went off while I was in the shower. I had to fish around in pitch blanch darkness to find the light switch. Also the toilet runs every time you flush it. My advice, fix the toilet and with the savings you can forget about the light switch timer.

Powell Street San Francisco CA

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Union Square and Moscone Convention Center
  • Free in-room WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Concierge services

Located in Downtown San Francisco, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Dragon's Gate and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Westfield San Francisco Centre. The 418 rooms at this hotel include coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and premium bedding.


Dining

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, or make new friends over drinks at the bar/lounge.


Rooms

Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 55-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and pay movies. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones.


Property features

At Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel , guests have access to a meeting room, express check-out, and a reception hall. Valet parking is available for USD 76.38 per night, and there's also limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this historic hotel include wedding services, a porter/bellhop, and a water dispenser.

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

1 King Bed | Sleeps 3

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

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 King Bed | Sleeps 3

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 3

Guest reviews for Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Everyone (22) Couples (7) Family (6)
4
Partner Couples

Great location. Nice lobby bar. Newly updated rooms, but small.

By on Mar 10, 2024

Review comment responded on Apr 18, 2024

First, thank you for choosing the Beacon Grand for your lodging destination. We know you have many options when visiting the San Fransisco Bay Area. We are so happy your experience with us was everything you expected. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We value your feedback as we can use it to improve our services. Thank you again for allowing us to host your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.Diane ElledgeGuest Services Manager

5
Everyone

Wonderful politely polished and professional staff starting at the front door with the bellmen. Great 1st time experience, we'll be back soon.

By on Dec 24, 2023

5
Partner Couples

Service by staff was awesome, super accomodating!

By on Oct 18, 2023

5
Everyone

I booked a solo trip to San Francisco over Labor Day weekend. As a woman traveling alone, I wanted to find a hotel that was centrally located and that I felt was safe. This hotel exceeded my expectations. The hotel staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The concierge was able to get me tickets to a sold out tour, on the first day that I got there. I did not have to use a car the entire trip. The tour that I did to Napa Valley had a pick up site one block away, which made it convenient getting there and getting back. The rooms were absolutely beautiful with the sights and sounds of the city. The hotel bar was beautiful convenient and fun. They had a great drinks great food and great entertainment on the weekend. If I choose to travel back to San Francisco again, I will definitely use this hotel again.

By on Sep 9, 2023

3
Everyone

The hotel is good. Unfortunately the bathroom is very tiny and the shower design allows water to completely wet the bathroom floor after each shower.

By on Sep 4, 2023

5
Business Business

Great staff

By , from Columbia on Jul 22, 2023

5
Everyone

By on Jul 5, 2023

4
Everyone

By on Jun 6, 2023

4
Everyone

The Beacon Grand had what I was looking for in a hotel in San Francisco: great location (near transit, hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, etc.); great ambiance (I love the way that the hotel has been preserved, marrying both historic elements with modern conveniences); great staff (all geared toward customer service, and friendly); a great room (while not a great view, the room was large and comfortable); and at a great price (one of the more reasonably priced hotels that I looked at in deciding whether to go to San Francisco at all).

By on May 5, 2023

Review comment responded on May 15, 2023

Dear David,Thank you for providing this valuable feedback on your recent stay at the Beacon Grand. I am delighted that you enjoyed the new design, comfort of bed and our friendly and professional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!Hospitably,Wali SalhiGuest Service Manager

5
Family

We enjoyed our stay❤️

By on Feb 22, 2023

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel (formerly Sir Francis Drake)

450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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