Experience a glamorous stay at the Beacon Grand, where chic rooms meet exquisite dining, a stylish lounge, and top-notch service just steps from Union Square.
"The Beacon Grand, formerly known as the historic Sir Francis Drake, underwent a major renovation before reopening in the spring of 2022. In the central and bustling Union Square neighborhood, this iconic building originally opened its doors as a hotel in 1928. Although it has since received a very modern upgrade, elements of the historic building—such as the lobby’s grand staircase, marble floors, and chandeliers (one of which is said to still have a bullet lodged in it from a kerfuffle in the 1920s)—have been preserved." - Jessie Beck
"Must-visit hotel with sexy cocktail lounges Starlite and Post Room." - Paolo Bicchieri
"The Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel, is a prime example of mid-century modern renovations done right. The hotel, which made its way to T+L's 2023 It List, underwent a massive renovation during the pandemic, reopening in 2022 to significant fanfare. While the hotel is certainly gleaming with all its new refreshes — including a high-tech gym sporting several Peloton bikes — it still maintains plenty of authentic charm, including its original chandeliers, woodwork, and marble columns." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"The hotel formerly known as the Sir Francis Drake is back in business after a very thorough renovation; Beacon Grand is a welcome re-addition to a city that just doesn’t feel complete without a proper grand hotel presiding over the corner of Powell and Sutter." - Mark Fedeli
"The hotel formerly known as the Sir Francis Drake is back in business after a very thorough renovation; Beacon Grand is a welcome re-addition to a city that just doesn’t feel complete without a proper grand hotel presiding over the corner of Powell and Sutter. And while the updates are significant, they haven’t papered over the details that connect this hotel with San Francisco’s history." - Mark Fedeli
