Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

For nearly 100 years, the Beacon Grand has drawn the best and brightest of the City and beyond to its glittering grand ballroom and elegant salons. Now, we invite you to host your wedding on our iconic stage, the most stunning San Francisco has to offer. Formerly the Sir Francis Drake. Starlite Room now open for your bespoke reception or event.

Seated guest capacity

  • 5-200

Venue type

  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Our event spaces

Beacon Hall

Historic and Oppulent

A 21-foot vaulted ceiling, accented with intricate gold emboss and windows draped with silk curtains heighten the romance of your wedding reception, ceremony, or dinner

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

1,768

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$4,000 per day

Grand Ballroom

Steeped in History

Truly a Grand space, with three preserved antique crystal chandeliers and a rich white, black, and gold color scheme create a lavish setting for your wedding. An adjoining foyer with built-in bar is an ideal bonus for cocktails during your event.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

3,081

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$5,000 per day

The Salon

Alluring and Moody

Intimate and dramatic space on the lower level, ideal for smaller events and cocktail parties.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 120 Standing

Square footage

1,291

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

$3,000 per day

Starlite

Everyone has a story at Starlite.

With close to a century of splashy cocktails and shared stories within its walls, Starlite shines as a historic and revered San Francisco establishment. A host to the most lively of parties, impresarios, and celebrity figures, Starlite beckons you to take the elevator to the 21st floor.

Guest capacity

40-105 Seated

40-220 Standing

Square footage

2,715

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$5,000 per day

Beacon Hall

Historic and Oppulent

A 21-foot vaulted ceiling, accented with intricate gold emboss and windows draped with silk curtains heighten the romance of your wedding reception, ceremony, or dinner

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

1,768

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$4,000 per day

Grand Ballroom

Steeped in History

Truly a Grand space, with three preserved antique crystal chandeliers and a rich white, black, and gold color scheme create a lavish setting for your wedding. An adjoining foyer with built-in bar is an ideal bonus for cocktails during your event.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

3,081

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$5,000 per day

The Salon

Alluring and Moody

Intimate and dramatic space on the lower level, ideal for smaller events and cocktail parties.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 120 Standing

Square footage

1,291

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

$3,000 per day

Starlite

Everyone has a story at Starlite.

With close to a century of splashy cocktails and shared stories within its walls, Starlite shines as a historic and revered San Francisco establishment. A host to the most lively of parties, impresarios, and celebrity figures, Starlite beckons you to take the elevator to the 21st floor.

Guest capacity

40-105 Seated

40-220 Standing

Square footage

2,715

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$5,000 per day

Available services that can be provided by Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Valet - paid

Rentals

  • Linens

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel menu options

$90-250 per guest

Wedding Menu

  • Buffet dinner
  • Premium shelf
  • Cocktail hour
  • Three course dinner
  • Coffee station
  • Champagne toast
  • Tableside wines service
  • A la carte items
  • Seated dinner
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Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

1 review

  • K

    Katie

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 26, 2023

    Amazing and thoughtful team

    The Beacon team is truly amazing. Thoughtful, friendly, and organized are only a few words to describe their strengths. We hosted our welcome cocktail hour in the lounge and the team went above and beyond. People said it was a highlight of our wedding weekend events! We are so glad we chose the Beacon for our hotel block and welcome event. We highly recommend!

May, June, July, August, September, and October
You may bring in wines we are not able to source from our suppliers for a $30 corkage fee. No outside liquors allowed.
Yes, valet parking is available at the rate of $67 for up to 24 hours. We do not offer in-and-out privileges or self-parking. There are several lots nearby, including Union Square Garage and Sutter Stockton Garage.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.
January, February, March, April, November, and December

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