San Francisco’s hotel history has a new chapter — and it is called Beacon Grand. Inside the 1928 landmark building that was once the famous Sir Francis Drake hotel, this 4-star Union Square gem blends Jazz Age glamour with modern comfort, right at the Powell Street cable car turnaround.
The star of the show is the Starlite Room, the rooftop bar and lounge with sweeping city views that has drawn San Franciscans and visitors alike for generations. Step outside and you are at the heart of it all: Union Square’s flagship shopping, theaters, and the cable cars climbing toward Nob Hill and Fisherman’s Wharf.
Rooms are stylish and cozy with a playful nod to the building’s storied past, making it ideal for couples, first-time visitors and anyone who wants classic San Francisco character without the stuffy price tag. If you love hotels with a story, this one has nearly a century of them.
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