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Marriott Marquis San Francisco vs Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is ranked #14 in San Francisco with positive reviews from 16 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Zagat and Gayot.

Marriott Marquis San Francisco
Marriott Marquis San Francisco
8 / 10
780 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
From $144 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A popular stop for conventiongoers and those looking for a room with a view... The rooms... are pleasant, vibrant, and contemporary with large bathrooms and exceptional city vistas." Full review
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Upon arrival, enter from Fourth Street, between Market and Mission streets, to avoid a long trek to the registration area.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The distinctive design of this 40-story hotel has been compared to a parking meter and a jukebox... the public spaces and guest rooms have received attention as well." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This 1,499-room business behemoth ideally straddles SoMa, the Financial District, and Union Square." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Families always appreciate the indoor pool and the fact that children under 18, when accompanied by an adult, can stay there free."
Star Service Star Service
"Marriott's best in the city is currently the lively boutique Adagio, with the larger San Francisco Marriott Union Square coming in at a close second." Full review
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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
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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."
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