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About the Hotel

450 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102

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“The hotel's location near Union Square is incredibly convenient and vibrant.”view full review

Four-star Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel stands in Downtown San Francisco, featuring renovated guestrooms, distinctive dining venues, and the legendary Starlite Room on the 21st floor, where the historic cable car whizzes past the front entrance.

Modern Room Amenities

The Beacon Grand offers rooms with gel-foam mattresses, 55-inch UHD TVs with Chromecast, PATH water refill stations, Illy coffee bars, and C.O. Bigelow eco-luxury toiletries.

Dining and Drinks

The Post Room serves Mediterranean-California cuisine with farm-fresh ingredients, while the Hidden Library offers select bourbon, single malts, and ryes crafted as classic three-ingredient cocktails.

Fitness and Events

The 24-hour Fitness Studio features Peloton bikes, treadmills, and 17000 square feet of event space including the historic ballroom and elegant salons.

Central City Location

Located at Union Square, the Beacon Grand provides direct access to Chinatown, Financial District, and Moscone Convention Center, with cable car service to Fisherman's Wharf and the Embarcadero.

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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Quadruple Room

2 persons

280 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Suite

2 persons

400 sq. feet

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

King Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Deluxe King Room

2 persons

250 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

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Facilities

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

USB Convenience

“The in-room USB ports were incredibly useful for charging devices, making it easy to stay connected during my stay.” view full review

Happy Hour Delight

“The complimentary happy hour offered a fantastic selection of beverages, which was a great way to unwind each evening.” view full review

Unique Shower Design

“The bathroom featured a half-glass shower design that was both stylish and functional, adding a touch of luxury to my morning routine.” view full review

Accessible Comfort

“The hotel provided accessible facilities that demonstrated thoughtful design, ensuring comfort for all guests, which enhanced my overall experience.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.5/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Location

450 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102

Map view

450 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102

City landmarks

Harbour

Pier 39

1.4 mi

Landmark

Chinatown

3000 ft

Monument

Lombard Street

1.3 mi

Market

Ferry Building

1.2 mi

Gallery

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

3000 ft

Harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

1.4 mi

Cable Car

Cable Car Museum

3100 ft

Tower

Coit Tower

1.2 mi

Museum

Exploratorium

1.3 mi

Island

Alcatraz Island

2.7 mi

Museum

Contemporary Jewish Museum

2500 ft

Public Building

San Francisco City Hall

1.1 mi

Museum

Asian Art Museum

1.1 mi

Church

Grace Cathedral

2500 ft

Event hall

Moscone Center

2800 ft

Landmark

Cable car ride

1.4 mi

Museum

Children's Creativity Museum

3500 ft

Mall

The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square

1.4 mi

Museum

Museum of the African Diaspora

2200 ft

Museum

Mechanical Museum

1.5 mi

Church

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

2600 ft

Baseball Stadium

Oracle Park

1.3 mi

Mall

Ghirardelli Square

1.4 mi

Museum

Wells Fargo History Museum

3200 ft

Museum

San Francisco Railway Museum

5200 ft

Fountain

Lotta's Fountain

1.0 mi

Nearby

Shopping Area

Union Square

500 ft

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Dragon's Gate

1100 ft

Gallery

Xanadu Gallery

1000 ft

Mall

Westfield San Francisco Centre

1900 ft

Restaurants

Sears Fine Food

300 ft

439 Powell Street

Scala's Bistro

300 ft

432 Powell St

Golden Gate Grill

300 ft

449 Powell St Fl 3

Chancellor Hotel The Breakfast Room

300 ft

433 Powell St On Powell Street between Post and Sutter Streets

Roxanne Cafe

500 ft

570 Powell St

Bin 480 Bar & Bistro in Marriott on Union Square

300 ft

480 Sutter St

Burger Bar

500 ft

251 Geary St 6th Floor Macy's

Last Drop Tavern

500 ft

550 Powell St

Getting around

City Centre

San Francisco23 min · 1.2 mi

Airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)35 min · 14.1 mi

Oakland International Airport (OAK)47 min · 19.4 mi

Train

F Market Street Car18 min · 5000 ft

Caltrain - 4th & King Street Station22 min · 1.1 mi

Underground

Powell Street Station8 min · 2000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby at USD 67 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Year renovated:

2011

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

408

Former name

Sir Francis Drake Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 2506 verified reviews

8.6/10

Great

87%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.9/10

Cleanliness

8.9/10

Comfort

8.9/10

Facilities

8.5/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.4/10

Staff

8.9/10

Value for money

8.2/10

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