Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (5180 reviews)
450 Powell Street , San Francisco , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
8.52
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including dirt in bathrooms and insects in rooms.
Service
10
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and attentive across multiple reviews.
Location
10
Multiple reviews highlighted the hotel's excellent location near Union Square.
Room Quality
9.02
Rooms were generally described as comfortable, but some were noted as small.
Amenities
9.02
Amenities were mentioned but were not detailed enough; some complaints about maintenance.
Value for Money
9.02
Mixed feelings noted about the value, especially given room sizes and maintenance issues.
Food and Beverage
8.02
Complaints were made about the hotel restaurant, which negatively affected dining experiences.
Overall Experience
10
Despite some issues, guests generally expressed satisfaction and appreciation for the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:51

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience luxury at its finest at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel in San Francisco. Our 4-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a coffee machine, fridge, and flat-screen TV. Relax in comfort with plush bed linens and enjoy a rejuvenating shower in your private bathroom.

Convenient Location
Ideally located just 200 meters from Union Square, our hotel is a short distance from the city centre and popular attractions like the Moscone Center, Coit Tower, and San Francisco City Hall. Whether you're here for business or leisure, you'll find everything you need within reach.

Exceptional Services
At Beacon Grand, we prioritize guest satisfaction with a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, fitness centre, and on-site restaurant and bar. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi and enjoy the convenience of private parking during your stay.

Book your stay at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel for an unforgettable San Francisco experience.

Important information:

An Urban Destination Fee will apply per room per night.

The fee includes:
- 2 Refillable PathWater bottles that are ECO/Made in the USA
- Robust Wi-Fi
- Unlimited local & long-distance calling
- Premium illy coffee, in-room
- 24-hour Fitness Studio access located on the 3rd floor
- Discounts at local retailers

Valet Parking to $72 + tax per night, self parking is not available.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFO

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 10.71
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Room Max Guests Number: 4
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 5180 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.52
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.02
Amenities: 9.02
Value for Money: 9.02
Food and Beverage: 8.02
Overall Experience: 10
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Beyza solo_traveller tr
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller ie
7
Central hotel
Pros:

The hotel is beautiful with a feeling of grandeur. The room was a good size and the bed was very comfortable. The location is excellent, close to the bart line/ train station and also the cable car stop. Lots of lovely restaurants and bars close by.

Cons:

Bathroom is exceptionally small. Very little room to move about. Not much space for toiletries etc. As we were only staying 2 nights we didn't mind too much but it would have been very frustrating for a longer stay. Two holes in the bathroom ceiling leaked water when we showered. We figured out that it was old piping that hadn't been sealed off.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Kathy family_with_children us
9
Beautiful hotel in an ideal location in SF, great price for the quality, comfy beds / rooms!
Pros:

Hotel is beautiful with many gorgeous architectural features and classic design. Our room was very comfy, not huge but not cramped, nice view, bathroom was compact but met our needs. Love the location and staff were all so friendly!

Cons:

Less expensive parking

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Guido family_with_children nl
9
Pros:

Mooi kwalitief hotel zeer centraal gelegen. Kamer en bedden erg lekker.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Nina solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Prassu extended_group us
8
Charming legacy hotel with excellent staff
Pros:

Excellent location, extremely friendly staff, especially helpful concierge who even remembered important details about guests’ needs! Beautiful, charming space, delicious breakfast, and an amazing legacy Starlite lounge on the top!

Cons:

It would have been helpful to have additional lighting in the entryway since that is the only mirror outside the bathroom. Rooms are small and the bathroom barn door and partial glass shower door were odd choices, given neither fully enclosed their respective spaces. For such a luxury, legacy hotel it was surprising that there weren’t more amenities like guest bathrobes and slippers, envelopes for tipping cleaning staff, and more bathroom items.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller us
2
Pros:

Bar area was lovely

Cons:

The lack of sleep from noise all night outside. 15th floor..... 3 nights. Terrible.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Amina-Maria solo_traveller ro
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Gian Luca solo_traveller it
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Ramona family_with_children ch
9
Ein stilvolles Hotel mitten im Zentrum!
Pros:

Das Hotel ist wunderschön, vor allem die Lobby und der Bar- bzw. Restaurantbereich. Es fehlt an nichts... Es sind genügend Aufzüge vorhanden, sodass man nie lange warten muss. Die Holzfussböden und die schöne Einrichtung lassen die Zimmer sehr hochwertig erscheinen, nur das Bad ist etwas klein.

Cons:

Das Valet-Parking mit ca. 80 USD/ Tag erschien uns ziemlich viel, sodass wir ein öffentliches Parkhaus gewählt haben, was auch ziemlich teuer ist (ca. 45 USD für 24 h).

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller us
10
I will go back.
Pros:

Elegant and beautiful

Cons:

Lobby was always a little cold

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Ettore solo_traveller ch
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Juan M solo_traveller co
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Rayla couple ca
3
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Oleksandra couple us
6
Cons:

The room was very small. The window overlooked the courtyard where there was garbage and it was not nice. The overall impression was not pleasant because of the size of the room.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Tiffany couple us
10
Would definitely recommend!
Pros:

The property was beautiful maintained for being a historic building. We chose the hotel specifically because for the architecture to hold our wedding and reception. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the planning and execution of our wedding reception and accommodating our guests.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Pat solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

I loved the location and so much to do. Staff was amazing

Cons:

I have zero complaints

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Pamela solo_traveller ca
7
Pros:

The location was good. The beds were comfortable. I like the refillable water bottles provided.

Cons:

The room was very small and could do with a fresh coat of paint, as whoever had painted it prior shouldn't be a painter it was awful.The bathroom was tiny. We could hear the TV from the adjoining room through the walls when we were trying to sleep.
I thought the corridor to the rooms was dark and dingy. We did not enjoy the breakfast in the restaurant at all. My husband ordered eggs overeasy with bacon and toast, and he got cold bendable toast unbuttered with bacon that was so overcooked and greasy eggs. The waiter was unfriendly and basically rude. When I asked for a teaspoon for my tea, he pointed at a dessert spoon on the table and said, "You can use that one. that's not acceptable from a 4-star hotel. All other staff members were polite, but we did have an instance of a housekeeper coming into our room at 6.30pm while we were napping on the bed we have no idea why because we could not understand what she wanted. Our fault for not putting the do not disturb sign on the door but at 6.30pm we didn't expect someone to open our room door and walk in. I've never experienced that in any other hotel we have ever stayed in.We were disappointed to be honest with the hotel. I would give it 3 stars. It's definitely not a 4-star hotel in my books. I know I'm being very critical, but I'm honest with all the comments I've made in this review.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Yohan couple fr
8
Bon séjour
Pros:

Confort de la literie, emplacement idéal pour prendre les transports en commun et décoration du grand hall d’entrée.

Cons:

Espace commun (couloir) peu nettoyé.
Nettoyage de la chambre non effectué la veille de notre départ.
Bouteille d’eau et café remplacé un jour sur deux.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Isabela couple us
8
Old-world charm and great staff
Pros:

Beautiful lobby and a truly exceptional staff.

Cons:

My room was a bit dirty when I arrived, which really disappointed me. However, the staff helped me right away with securing a spotless new room. Other small thing is that the design of the bathroom was strange, as the glass covering the shower still let a lot of water out onto the floor.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee