

Beautiful Historic building with great location right on famed Powell St, just few steps from Union Square. Recently renovated.
Enrique
October 2024

Great location walking distance to Wharf and shopping district. Old historic hotel with toons of charm!!
Lisa
March 2024

Great location. Very comfortable and clean room. Hotel has some original details that give it character.
Ginger
February 2024

The location is definitely impossible to beat, as it's right on Union Square near all the shopping and next to the cable car. I do love the old school decor and service in the lobby and lounge on the top floor, where the view is amazing. I like how the wall paper gives the vintage vibe and the best part is the restroom, it combined modern with vintage styles and it's also very bright.
Hongchao
June 2025

Nice grand entrance, bar & restaurant to the hotel - it's recently been refurbished and it didn't feel like it was taping over any cracks. Arrived earlier than check in but the concierge found a room for us which was a blessing after the previous place. Rooms are tastefully decorated, bed is the most comfortable I've slept on ever. Writing desk with history of the hotel are nice touches. All amenities functioned well. The refillable water bottles were a nice touch and having water points on each floor was an extra benefit. Would recommend to any and all.
Matt
November 2023

This was a good walkable location and great staff, the hotel was beautiful. The area was safe and the valet did a great job. Honestly, I only have two complaints and one of them is just a human error. The first is that we stayed on the 10th floor and I’m not sure if it was our rooms proximity to the elevator, but you can hear the elevator going up and down, and it got pretty loud where it would wake us up, but it would pass, and it would be fine and the second thing was probably just an oversight on the cleaners part and I wouldn’t of noticed if I hadn’t dropped my earring there was a yellow baggie in between the nightstand and the bed on the floor which was from the previous guest. Honestly, for the prize, this was a really great stay.
Stephanie
September 2025

Opulent hotel, built in 1928, and well looked after and recently refurbished. Very well located and easy to find - I drove myself to the front door. Staff were excellent and ALEX, on several occasions, went “above and beyond”. (If I ever buy a business in San Francisco ALEX, I’m going to come and hire you - whatever kind of business it is because you are a real “gem”!)
Kevin
September 2025

I booked this hotel as a surprise for our anniversary before our trip to Napa Valley— we only stayed one night but fell in love with the property. Beautiful hotel. Absolutely loved everything about it. The lady at the lobby (I believe her name was Alma) was beyond kind to guard our luggage, and even gave us two vouchers for complimentary drinks at the bar. During our small talk, I mentioned it was our anniversary, and when we returned later to check in, we were surprised with an upgrade to a beautiful room — It was on the top floor and had amazing views. We were beyond happy. Thank you so much to The Beacon Hotel and its amazing staff for making our trip so special! We will be coming back.
Andrea
September 2025

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.
Anushe
September 2024

The bed was amazingly comfortable. The bar area is lovely and Casey the barman was brilliant. We liked getting the refillable water bottle and the water stations for fill ups. Good sustainable solution. The room was large and very bright with large windows. The Starlight bar was good fun and worth a visit.
Patricia
February 2025
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