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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4-star historic hotel near Dragon's Gate

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Dates

May 2026

17

June 2026

Lobby

Lobby lounge

Restaurant

Restaurant

Restaurant

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Parking available
Business services

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450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Place, Union Square
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Moscone Convention Center
‪11 min walk‬
Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic King Room

Sleeps 2

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

Classic Two Queen Room

Sleeps 4

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed

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

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

Exceptional

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

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

Excellent

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

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

Wonderful

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

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

Wonderful

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

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

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

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

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, grey upholstered furniture, a round coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Junior Suite

Very good

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

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

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

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Grand Suite (Beacon)

Grand Suite (Beacon)

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

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

Classic Two Queen High Floor and View

Sleeps 4

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

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

Sleeps 2

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

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

Sleeps 4

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

Classic King High Floor and View

Sleeps 2

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

Grand King High Floor and View

Sleeps 2

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

Junior Suite

Sleeps 4

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

Grand Suite

Sleeps 2

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

Grand Two Queen High Floor and View

Sleeps 4

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

Classic King Room-High Floor

Sleeps 2

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

Classic King Accessible

Sleeps 2

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

Beacon Grand Suite

Sleeps 3

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

Classic King Accessible High Floor

Sleeps 2

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

Classic Two Queen Accessible

Sleeps 4

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

Grand King Accessible High Floor

Sleeps 2

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

Grand Two Queen Accessible High Floor

Sleeps 4

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Sleeps 4

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (View)

Sleeps 4

Grand Suite (Beacon)

Sleeps 4

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

Room with View

Sleeps 2

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

Grand Two Queen Room

Sleeps 4

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

Grand King Room

Sleeps 2

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About the area

San Francisco

Union Square stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Union Square hotel, you'll find Dragon's Gate and Westfield San Francisco Centre. Grace Cathedral and Golden Gate Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

Union Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
450 Sutter Building - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Dragon's Gate - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 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

‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk
‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬2 min walk
‪OneUp Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4-star historic hotel near Dragon's Gate

Business amenities include a meeting room and limo/town car service. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the historic Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel . For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

1 building

418 guestrooms or units

21 levels

Built in 1928

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Car service

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Bellhop

Elevator

No smoking on site

Water dispenser

Bar or lounge

1 conference room

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offers 418 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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CA $378 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Property amenities

Family friendly

In-room crib

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 90.06 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

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)
Stair-free path to entrance
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

Room amenities

Entertainment

55-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
Pay movies

Bedroom

Free crib
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Towels provided

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 87.33 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee: USD 41.19 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Fitness center access
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel to the airport?

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is 19.4 mi (36-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel on May 30, 2026 start from CA $241, 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.

Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel .

How close is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 6.2 mi (33-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel , but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15.00 and 45.00 for adults, USD 10.00 and 20.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 90.06 per night.

Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel have a pool?

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel to downtown San Francisco?

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is 1.1 mi away from San Francisco.

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Feb 16, 2026

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Travelled with partner

Feb 16, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

The room was clean and in good condition. There was a complementary coffee machine with everything except cups. The bathroom was clean although there was no conditioner. The noise lever is not great. You can hear a lot of sounds from the outside. Overall our experience was average for a hotel at this price point.

Room

Room

Bathroom

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

James

Feb 15, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anica

Feb 14, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aesli

Feb 14, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Feb 13, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Feb 11, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Feb 10, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mishel, Great Neck

Business traveller

Feb 10, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic stay in a perfect Union Square location. The hotel was spotless, beautifully maintained, and had a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff was attentive, courteous, and made the entire experience feel effortless. The room was comfortable and quiet, allowing for a great night’s sleep right in the heart of the city. Everything exceeded expectations, and I would gladly return on my next visit. Highly recommended.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M

Feb 8, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Feb 7, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Derrick

Feb 6, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My primary issue was the cleanliness of the room. My window was dirty and there was something sticky on parts of the floor. I also took issue with towels/detergent used to clean them. When I arrived to the hotel, I went straight on the shower to wash off airport germs before exploring the city. Immediately after drying with the towels, I started itching uncontrollably ( I contacted front desk regarding this issue). As a result of this discomfort i could not enjoy my first night in town and had to shower at a friend’s home. I also am displeased about the refreshments. I believe additional water should be provided when housekeeping cleans the room.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Feb 6, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Feb 6, 2026

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brock

Travelled with partner

Feb 5, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our stay at the Beacon Grand was exceptional. When we checked in Veronica was friendly, professional, and very helpful. We were also impressed to see management, Leif Abram, greeting guests in the lobby! The room was clean and provided a impressive view. We felt safe. The location is ideal for sightseeing, dining, and shopping at Union Square. We did not need a car and walked to China Town, North Beach, and to the SF Museum of Modern Art. We could not recommend the Beacon Grand more highly! WE WILL RETURN!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CARLOTA

Feb 4, 2026

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

sandra

Feb 4, 2026

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Feb 4, 2026

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Feb 3, 2026

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Feb 3, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group

Feb 3, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great,old hotel. Friendly staff, great bartenders in the lobby bar. will stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ross

Feb 3, 2026

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Feb 2, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was a wonderful place. Great renovations, and of course great location and the Starlite did not disappoint.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Feb 2, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Feb 1, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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