Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (5248 reviews)
450 Powell Street , San Francisco , us
+1 844-223-3713

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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 5248 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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alF7666NF • NONE
6
Beautiful hotel but unfortunately noisy rooms
Pros:

The hotel was lovely and glamorous downstairs, and the bar and restaurant were very pleasant.

Unfortunately, the hotel let itself down when it came to the rooms. We were particularly disappointed by the lack of sound insulation from the bedroom windows. It genuinely felt as though we were sleeping outside, with construction work, car horns and banging audible at all hours.

For a hotel of this standard, and with modern double glazing, I would have expected much better sound insulation.

Until this issue is addressed, I would strongly recommend requesting a room towards the inside of the hotel, away from the road, to avoid the noise.

2026-08-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Hayley • couple • gb
10
The location and how beautiful and stunning the hotel and decor is, we love all the original features. A host at the res
Pros:

The location and how beautiful and stunning the hotel and decor is, we love all the original features. A host at the restaurant showed us round all the beautiful rooms (didn’t catch his name but he has worked there for 16 years)

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • extended_group • us
8
Excellent stay. Especially the bellhops!
Pros:

The staff was exceptional. The room was really nice and open and airy and handsome. The beds were comfortable.

Cons:

I truly loved the stay except the shower was one of those wide rain shower types and it was soooo hard to get it through my hair. The pressure was just too spread out. Kind of wrecked my morning shower.
Also, the location seemed good at first, but we could not get a trolley to stop for us at that location. They were all full. We had to walk up and down hills to get to a better trolley area. Even the stops nearby on the walk toward the water also had full trolleys. Not the hotel’s fault, but does speak to the location at least in part.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Delaine • couple • ca
6
Fine but not the best
Pros:

The property is fine

Cons:

I found it quite dirty, our room was not cleaned multiple days during our stay. We stayed in a suite and it definitely looks much larger in the photos. There is a mini couch giving illusion of more space. We stayed for 5 nights so definitely wanted some more room but alas.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Justin • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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dq2021 • Family
10
Home away from home
Pros:

The central location puts us within walking distance of Chinatown, Little Italy, and the Ferry Building, or you can hop on a trolley or take a rideshare. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance.

The hotel's classic feel reminds us of New York City, which is a nice experience without the 2,500-mile trip.

The rooms are clean, comfortable, and up to date - Great value in our opinion. The beds are comfy and gave us some of the best sleep we've had while traveling. The value for a stay is appropriate, given the proximity to so many landmarks and experiences.

The staff is superb and welcoming. Everyone from the front office, the bar near the lobby, and the Starlight Lounge has gone above and beyond to provide the atmosphere we now call our home away from home whenever we're in the city.

During San Francisco's rainy season, the amenities are a great way to enjoy indoor time. Good luck. Our overall experience is what keeps us coming back at least twice a year.

2026-08-28 • via Tripadvisor
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paulinejanei • Friends getaway • Des Moines, Iowa
10
Best experience
Pros:

Our experience at the hotel was made exceptional thanks to Jojit. He was incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive to all of our needs. From the moment we arrived, he went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and well accommodated. Outstanding hospitality!

2026-08-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Matthew • couple • us
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Valverde • couple • us
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Cyrille • couple • lu
8
Pros:

Nice central location on Union Square

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Andre • couple • br
5
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • family_with_children • pl
10
Miły, elegancki i pomocny personel bez nowobogackiego nadęcia.
Pros:

Piękny stary styl. Zachowany stary system pocztowy dla gości hotelu - kto był ten wie o co chodzi.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Edgardo • solo_traveller • py
10
Pros:

Location

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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V3668FBtime • NONE
4
Charming but Mediocre
Pros:

The hotel has charm, but the food was very mediocre. It’s a nice place to stay once, but lacks a real reason to stay there again.

2026-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
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gloria • extended_group • it
7
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Marci • couple • us
10
Pros:

Loved Starlite, hotel was beautiful, and the location was perfect!

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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lorenzo • family_with_children • it
7
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Heather • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

the hotel and room were beautiful. The room was comfortable and had a great view.

Cons:

the sliding bathroom door left a large gap even when fully closed and therefore did not offer full privacy.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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patrickpriorenyc • Business • Chicago, Illinois
10
comfortable luxury
Pros:

A lovely hotel with everything you need: great location, good food, comfortable/clean rooms, terrific service. I stay here every month for work and I look forward to it.

2026-08-25 • via Tripadvisor