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Beacon Grand a Union Square Hotel
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 US
near Exit 2c b on I-80 (~1.0mi)
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Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
4.0 Star Property Near Union Square
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Average
3.5/5
Based on 718 guest reviews
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
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04/26/2024 - 04/27/2024
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Our Hotel Planner Expert Reviews of Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel (formerly Sir Francis Drake)
Our expert hotel planners periodically visit and review the hotels we represent in person.
"Elegance with an Edge - Lovely Union Square Kimpton property"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I have nothing but good things to say about this hotel and the sales staff that runs it. If you don't mind a little "Kimpton flair" with your luxury, this is a great option for any group that wants a central location just a couple of blocks from Union Square. This property has a predominantly elegant, historic look (high, ornate ceilings and a grand stairwell in the entry way), but still has a touch of the Kimpton edge that makes the brand so distinctive (for instance, the large, red, avant-guarde statue towering over the lobby bar). The property is beautifully done, with a special emphasis on their elegant, chandelier-laden meeting rooms. This would be a great property to host a social event of any kind. Children and dogs are welcome, and those that wish to dance (or catch a Sunday drag show) can find a well-known night club on the top floor of the hotel. It is also possible to rent this "nightclub" space for private events, if you would prefer that to one of the meeting rooms, which is an excellent choice due to the sweeping views of the city. The rooms are lovely and a bit dramatic (patterns, jewel tones, and the occasional metallic piece), and the staff is charismatic and helpful. In general, this is a very unique, stylish property that has elements of the avant garde - I would recommend it to any group, unless that group is present for a serious affair of some variety and does not favor any distractions. They might consider a more straightforward brand. Otherwise, this is a great hotel and comes highly recommended for groups. Ask for a tour of their "secret prohibition room"!
Aria T, a local HotelPlanner San Francisco expert from 
01-Aug-2013 Verified Review 
Summary of Verified Reviews
Property Description
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is centrally located in San Francisco, a 5-minute walk from Dragon's Gate and 7 minutes by foot from Westfield San Francisco Centre. This upscale hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Grace Cathedral and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Moscone Convention Center.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Stay in one of 418 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Union Square - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
450 Sutter Building - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Dragon's Gate - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
SF Masonic Auditorium - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Westfield San Francisco Centre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Grace Cathedral - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
555 California Street - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Palace Hotel - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cable Car Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Warfield Theatre - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Golden Gate Theatre - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 1 km / 0.6 mi
The Regency Ballroom - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Moscone Convention Center - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 31.2 km / 19.4 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 23.1 km / 14.4 mi
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 46.7 km / 29 mi
The preferred airport for Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Make use of convenient amenities such as concierge services, wedding services, and a ballroom.
Green Sustainability
Yes
Amenities / Features
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Banquet hall
- Ballroom
- Food and water bowls
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Reception hall
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Number of meeting rooms - 1
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Windsurfing nearby
- Limo or town car service available
- Sailing nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Braille or raised signage
- Assistive listening devices available
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
- Year Built - 1928
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Total number of rooms - 418
- Number of floors - 21
- Property does not require health documentation at check-in
- Professional property host/manager
- LGBTQ friendly
- No rollaway/extra beds available
- Registration desk height (centimeters) - 86
- Elevator door width (inches) - 41
- Registration desk height (inches) - 34
- Elevator door width (centimeters) - 104
- No accessible shuttle
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Luggage storage
- Express check-out
- Porter/bellhop
- Multilingual staff
- Water dispenser
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Golfing nearby
- Smoke-free property
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Elevator
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Concierge services
Airport & Shuttle Information
San Francisco International (SFO) Distance: 15 MI/ 24.14 KM N Taxi Fee: $45.00 (USD) Time by taxi: 20 minutes (regular traffice)Time by train: BART: 30 Minutes Oakland International Airport (OAK) Distance: 20 MI/ 32.19 KM W Taxi Fee: $70.00 (USD) Time by taxi: 35 minutes Time by train: AirBART/BART: 55 Min
Local Shuttle Info: Recommend Super Shuttle
Breakfast Information
Breakfast available in our restaurant, Scala''s Bistro (Italian): At Scala''s, memorable dining comes with the territory. Located inside the landmark Sir Francis Drake Hotel, facing the Powell Street cable car line, and steps away from Union Square, Scala''s is as San Francisco as restaurants come. And with great location comes great responsibility. Scala''s has earned its reputation among essential San Francisco experiences with its chef-driven menu, fresh local ingredients and an atmosphere as warm, comforting and classy as the food we bring to the table.Breakfast vouchers available for groups of 30 or less.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
Service animals are allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Only dogs are allowed
Pets allowed
Pet-friendly
Parking Info
Valet $55/Day, Oversize vehicles $65/Day
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary WIFI in guestrooms and public space with Kimpton Karma (free to join rewards program)!
Misc Fees / Policies
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00–45.00 for adults, and USD 10.00–20.00 for children
- Valet parking fee: USD 76.38 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'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
- Resort fee: USD 33.84 per accommodation, per night
- 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.
- Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Cleaning Policies
Clean + Safe Certified by the California Hotel & Lodging Association
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Protective clothing is available to guests
Masks are available to guests
Gloves are available to guests
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
Cashless transactions are available
Contactless food service / room service is available
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Seasonality and Projections at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel (formerly Sir Francis Drake)
The chart above shows fluctuations of prices for both our group rates and the best individual traveler prices our system could find at the time the group bid was placed. The best group/meeting rate displayed is 28.9% in the month of August 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $682 in the month of September 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel (formerly Sir Francis Drake) in a month when rates are lower.
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