Beacon Grand
Union Square, San Francisco
“Historic Union Square revival”
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Vibe
Gilded ceilings and an ornate marble staircase bring 1928 grandeur into the present, energized by a lively crowd passing through the lobby.
“Historic Union Square revival”
Restored 1928 Renaissance Revival architecture featuring ornate gilded plaster ceilings and a grand marble staircase.
The 21st-floor Starlight lounge hosts evening cocktails with panoramic skyline views and recurring live music.
Tailored mid-century furnishings and custom brass light fixtures complement the original carved oak wall paneling.
On Powell Street steps from Union Square shopping, with the historic cable car stopping outside the doors
“Elevating one of San Francisco’s most famous historic hotels into a modern destination for the 21st-century traveler, the hotel has been updated and rebranded.”
Rooms
Hardwood floors, crisp white tile, and brass fixtures pair with custom wallpaper illustrating local landmarks by San Francisco artist Henry Gao.
Backstory
Opened in 1928 as the Sir Francis Drake, the landmark building preserves original details like working 20-story mail chutes and Heinsbergen lobby murals.
Eat & drink
Up on the 21st floor, Starlite pairs craft cocktails and vinyl sets with 360-degree city views, while The Post Room anchors the mezzanine.
The neighborhood
Historic cable cars rattle past the front doors on Powell Street, placing Union Square boutiques and Chinatown within an easy walk.
The app
Hotel Please was drawn for the phone in your hand — and this is the flat version of it.
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