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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

450 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, 94102

9.2 Wonderful5248 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • 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.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Friendly and helpful staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

45 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
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Dining & drinks

  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Safety deposit box
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

5,248 reviews
10/ 10
Ubicación, instalaciones y comodidad
Quevedo · extended group · 2026-10-23

The guest experience

9.2out of 10
5248 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Friendly and helpful staff

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Small room sizes

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and attentive across multiple reviews.

  • Location10.0

    Multiple reviews highlighted the hotel's excellent location near Union Square.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Despite some issues, guests generally expressed satisfaction and appreciation for the hotel.

  • Room Quality9.0

    Rooms were generally described as comfortable, but some were noted as small.

  • Amenities9.0

    Amenities were mentioned but were not detailed enough; some complaints about maintenance.

  • Value for Money9.0

    Mixed feelings noted about the value, especially given room sizes and maintenance issues.

  • Cleanliness8.5

    Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including dirt in bathrooms and insects in rooms.

  • Food and Beverage8.0

    Complaints were made about the hotel restaurant, which negatively affected dining experiences.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

70% of 10 recent stays rated 8+

9.25248 reviews

  • Cómodo, buena ubicación

    10/10

    Quevedo · extended group · 2026-10-23

    “Ubicación, instalaciones y comodidad”

  • Très cher et mal insonorisé. Très bien situé. On ne tient pas compte des demandes et des catégories réservées.

    6/10

    Eric · couple · 2026-10-22

    “L’emplacement dans Union Square, et le resto.”

  • Comfortable, posh, special

    9/10

    Go Char Go · extended group · 2026-10-21

    “Comfy beds, & they made sure we had a high level room to reduce street noise. Staff really nice, bringing extra towels since there were 3 of us.”

  • Wonderful staff, decor & location

    10/10

    Go Char Go · extended group · 2026-10-21

    “Gorgeous, historic vibe, well-appointed rooms, excellent & friendly staff. Winderful location right on trolley line. Very fun.”

  • Super location in San Francisco

    9/10

    Edita · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Fantastisk og sentral beliggenhet , stort rom med komfortabel seng, Gorgeous lobby og Starlite bar med utsikt mot byen og solnedgang”

  • Would not stay here again. Not worth the money they charge. Rooms are dated and cramped.

    4/10

    Randi · couple · 2026-10-19

    “The inside lobby is pretty. And the lobby restaurant was nice.”

  • Great stay in Union Square

    8/10

    Michelle · couple · 2026-10-19

    “The water station, location, bed was comfortable, bathroom was spacious, staff was very nice,”

  • Great Stay in San Francisco

    8/10

    David · couple · 2026-10-18

    “Convenient location”

  • Estación de recarga antes de regresar a mi país

    8/10

    Kathleen · extended group · 2026-10-17

    “el personal debería ser más amable”

  • Great location, great bar, shower floods bathroom floor.

    7/10

    Dona · extended group · 2026-10-15

    “The location was perfect for exploring Chinatown and North Beach.”

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