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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4 stars
8,4
Very good
based on 2810 reviews
2 810 reviews
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
+1 415 392 7755
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Overview

Under a 20-minute stroll from San Francisco Ferry Building, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel offers guests an ideal base while visiting San Francisco. It is only two minute's walk from Union Square Plaza.

The hotel offers a 24-hour reception, as well as an express check-in and check-out feature and valet parking. For added convenience, it features babysitting/child services, an airport shuttle and a 24-hour business centre. A tour desk is on hand and Powell Street Station is within a five-minute walk, making it easy for guests to discover the local area and its attractions.

Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel provides 416 rooms, all of which are fitted with a shower. Interconnecting rooms are also on offer.

The hotel's in-house restaurant, Scala’s Bistro, is a popular place to enjoy a meal. Each evening, guests are able to wind down in the comfortable lounge bar. Guests are also able to try one of the various bars and cafés in the vicinity.

Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is situated amongst the area's tourist attractions, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Transamerica Pyramid and San Francisco Cable Car System, which are within walking distance. Guests are also able to easily visit Moscone Center and 555 Mission Street.

8,4
Very good
2810 reviews

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Amenities at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Reviews of Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

8,4
Very good
2810 verified ratings
Wonderful
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Very good
597
Good
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Okay
181
Fair
185
Mediocre
67
Poor
70

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's central location, making it ideal for exploring San Francisco and accessing public transport. Many found the staff friendly and helpful, and several reviews highlighted the hotel's beautiful decor and welcoming atmosphere. While some guests appreciated the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, others noted issues with room size and occasional lapses in housekeeping. Overall, the positive experiences with location, service, and ambiance stood out most.
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Location10 out of 10
Atmosphere9 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness5 out of 10
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Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
An excellent value for an exceptional location right on the cable car line and near Union Square. A warning, though, that meals in the hotel restaurant are quite steep. Our breakfast was $80 for eggs, sausage, toast and coffee for two. Gorgeous location and excellent service, though. The only thing about our lodging that wasn't terrific was that our room wasn't serviced after night one. We came ba...
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5.7
Fair
Alejandro, Nov 2019
Pros (+) Good location. Friendly concierge and staff.
Cons (-) old, musky facilities. Porcelain in bathroom looks yellowish. Rooms tiny. “Amenities fee” makes no sense. Only “amenity” is a Glass of wine in the afternoon. They should charge for that explicitly instead of through a Flat fee
5.1
Fair
Anonymous, Nov 2018
Cons (-) Old hotel, tiny rooms, very noisy with protestors with very little effort made by staff to make situation better. first room didn't have working heating and had to wait an hour for a new room at 11pm.
5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Dec 2017
Pros (+) Excellent location just one block from Union Square.
Cons (-) Because we received a low room rate through Kayak we were told “there were no king or queen rooms available and had to accept two double beds or “an historic (tiny) room”. The bathroom in this double room was damaged, tiny & you had to hold the toilet lever down for several seconds in order for it to work. Even though we were on the eighth floor, because the window has not been upgraded the noise ...
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2017
Pros (+) The Sir Francis Drake is adjacent to Union Square, Chinatown + the cable car line. You can walk to almost anything you need, and you don't need to go far. The staff is always helpful, even to late arrivals wanting a different room. The housekeepers respect "do not disturb" signs -- important when paperwork is left everywhere -- but are quick to make up a room when you're ready. AND it's across the...
Cons (-) When it's busy, the elevators take a minute to get to you. Be prepared to wait. The bar backs up, too, and that can mean getting a drink when it's crowded is an ordeal -- especially since the lobby cab get loud. But the people are nice, so in terms of this negative, it's really just a fact that's not terrible.
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6.0
Okay
Elizabeth, Jul 2017
Pros (+) Wine hour
Cons (-) Small rooms Few amenities
5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Jul 2017
Pros (+) Good location for areas of interest
Cons (-) The room was super tiny. Staff was nice but it sure if I would rebook.
9.7
Wonderful
Antoine, Apr 2017
Pros (+) Just a few maintenance items marred what was otherwise a perfect score for this lovely boutique hotel. Great location and fabulous staff made for a fantastic stay,
Cons (-) Blocked drains and a dicky light switch were a slight issue but were attended to promptly.
7.7
Good
Anthony, Nov 2016
Pros (+) It was nice staying here again, it was comfortable and the price is the best for the location.
Cons (-) Theyou need more towels in the room and more soap. When we got in there was not any soap to washave your hands and no bath soap.

Location

450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square145 m
  • Museum of Modern Art0.7 km
  • Transamerica Pyramid0.9 km
  • Moscone Center0.9 km
  • Downtown San Francisco1.1 km
  • Civic Center Plaza1.4 km
  • Embarcadero1.4 km
  • Ferry Building1.5 km
  • San Francisco City Hall1.5 km
  • Lombard Street1.7 km
  • San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge1.8 km
  • Oracle Park2 km

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Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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The cheapest month to stay at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is December, with an average nightly rate of R3 360. The most expensive month is June at R5 246 per night.

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The cheapest day to book Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is Wednesday, with an average nightly rate of R3 391. The most expensive day is Monday at R27 809 per night.

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  • Where is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel located?

    Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is located at 450 Powell Street in Union Square Area, 1,2 km from the centre of San Francisco. Union Square is the closest landmark to Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel.

  • Does Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel from the airport?

    Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is 18,7 km from Oakland. Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel is 18,8 km from San Francisco.

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