Beacon Grand A Union Square Hotel
Hotel · Union Square ·
Historic downtown hotel with modern luxury, cocktails
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450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 Get directions
Historic downtown hotel with modern luxury, cocktails
450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 Get directions
"A reimagined historic downtown hotel originally opened in 1928, where preserved architectural flourishes—grand staircase, marble floors, and chandeliers—meet refreshed guest rooms with oak floors, brass fixtures, and jewel-toned accents. The property’s 21st-floor rooftop lounge, the reimagined Starlite Room, has reclaimed its midcentury dance-hall energy as a buzzy cocktail-and-nightlife spot, while a strong whiskey program in the downstairs bar offers a quieter, classic drinking experience." - Jessie Beck
"Back on the must‑visit list downtown largely thanks to Starlite — billed here as one of the country’s sexiest cocktail lounges — Beacon Grand also features the Post Room lounge, which will serve a tequila and agave cocktail alongside enormous cookies supplied by gay‑owned Castro favorite Hot Cookie." - 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
