Map

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel vs Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square and Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel scores significantly better than Chancellor Hotel on Union Square. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is ranked #14 in San Francisco with approval from 16 publications including Fodor's, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
8 / 10
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
From $175 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
show all amenities
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The Sir Francis Drake’s lobby is a hallucinogenic evocation of all things heraldic... the Sir Francis Drake’s lobby is a hallucinogenic evocation of all things heraldic."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This San Francisco landmark is all prince and no pauper."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This landmark hotel is one of San Francisco's grand dames, operating continuously since 1928 in the heart of Union Square." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The renovation was just what this ole gal needed, injecting her with new life and energy." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A $20-million renovation has recast guestrooms in a lovely sage green, cream, and plum color scheme."
Show All Reviews
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
7 / 10
433 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
From $92 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
show all amenities
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This charming boutique hotel offers comfortable beds, a full range of pillows and oversize bathtubs."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This busy hotel is considered by many to be one of the best bets on Union Square for comfort without extravagance." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This boutique hotel bends over backwards to offer extra amenities at a bargain price."
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel is a contender for best small budget hotel. Its popularity with families and couples in search of a midrange comfort and convenience is justified. " Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This boutique hotel was built in 1914 in Edwardian style and is located near the Powell Street cable car line."
Show All Reviews