450 Powell Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
#29 of 222 hotels in San Francisco
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2182 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 September 2024
Anna
United StatesExpensive to park. Extra fees for water
Great staff, good location. Comedy show across the street. Walking distance to China Town.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Adrian
United StatesNot much
The Lobby is just beautiful. The overall design and atmosphere is just what I wanted. There’s a piano upstairs and some live jazz setting the vibe.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Steve
New ZealandNothing
Fantastic location and clean rooms
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Anushe
United KingdomWe honestly can't fault anything about the hotel, we loved it!
I travelled to San Francisco in July 2024 with my husband and two kids (ages 11yrs and 16yrs). We stayed at the Beacon Grand for 4 nights. It was the perfect launchpad for exploring the city. The hotel is located bang in the middle of the city just off Union Square (Apple Store, Macy's etc) within walking distance of China Town, North Beach, Embardadero & Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 39. Regular visitors to SF warned us about the centre and the numbers of drugs addicts nearby in the Tenderloin - however, as we travelled with kids, we were usually back at the hotel by 6pm and barely saw any junkies! The family room itself was spacious with comfy beds. The decor of the hotel is lovely with high ceilings and modern decor within a traditional old building. Lots of shopping and eating options all a stone's throw from the hotel. I'd highly recommend this excellent hotel, it was great value for money.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Lena
CanadaExcellent location, very clean, very comfortable beds.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Holli
United StatesNa
The hotel was clean and secure
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Roger
AustraliaVery hard to regulate the hot water in the shower.
Great location. Short walk to Union Square, cable car and good restaurants. Hotel has a grand elegant foyer, and renovated rooms.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Leah
United StatesThe location was ok.
They upgraded our room and it was a lovely space. We had a great time and enjoyed the amenities. The rooftop bar and restaurant offered great views. Comfortable bed too.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Mary
United StatesThe bathroom showers swamp the floor and it is extremely slippery
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Anton
SwitzerlandLocation, size and comfort of kingsize bed
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Carmen
El SalvadorLoved the room decoration. It's a classy hotel, not modern but very well kept. Staff are kind and helpful. Location is great. Price is right. Food and beverages were excellent. Service and parking were not a problem. Close to shops, restaurants and bars. Highly recommend!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Lisa
United StatesParking was too expensive Hated the shower set up
It was beautiful inside. The rooms were comfortable and spacious Perfect location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Donald
United StatesThe Starlite Lounge bar on the top of the Hotel was excellent. Great Drinks and a superb bview. The Service was excellent and the place had a cool vibe.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Leonard
GuamFood was expensive. Shower leaked out opening.
Great location, big room, friendly staff. Facilities nice for an old hotel.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Meeta
AustraliaThe bathroom was small and no place to store toiletries
The beds were very comfortable.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Kimberly
CanadaThe hotel itself is a a destination to visit. If you enjoy the art deco vibe and feeling of a prohibition era atmosphere, you will enjoy this hotel. We had a corner room overlooking the Powell Trolley which just contributed to the atmosphere. The details in the decor were on point. The beds were comfortable and service for ice and a repair to TV's was prompt. Cocktails and food in the Post Room were delicious and the view and cocktails at the Starlite Lounge brought us back more than once. The location was central to walk to all main attractions, or to easily grab trolley (on weekdays).
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Alena
United StatesWe didn't feel safe walking around the Union Square neighborhood. As nice as the Beacon Grand was, our consensus is that we will likely pass on staying in downtown San Francisco in the future.
We opted to stay at the Beacon Grand because of the building's history. The hotel was comfortable and had great design. Our room was spacious and relatively quiet for the location.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Heidi
United StatesThe toilet to small
Excellent service
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Anne
IrelandNoise levels high as our room faced onto main Street area .
The location of the hotel so central . The facilities in the room coffee making tea making fridge water top and good W. I. F. I . The bed super comfortable .
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Carlos
United StatesFront bellhop
Location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Gaunt
United KingdomWe ran out of body wash, we requested a refil but it took another request to get refilled
The room was clean, showed the history of the hotel
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Fiona
United KingdomServing staff over breakfast were very amateurish
Gorgeous bar on top floor
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Mohamad
AustraliaA bit old & need renovation Pillows weren't the best
Location Friendly staff Comfy place
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Victor
United StatesWonderful historic building, beautifully renovated
Stayed in September 2024
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