state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and support
in-house meeting specialists
limitless DS-3 line bandwidth
high-capacity wireless Internet access in conference rooms and lobby
and wireless Internet access in guest ro
Recreation:
indoor sky-lit swimming pool
whirlpool
sauna
and fitness center.
Nearby:
Union Square
Yerba Buena Park
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Moscone Convention Center
Embarcadero
Chinatown
Fisherman’s Wharf
Ghirardelli Square
Golden Gate Park
AT &T Park
Sony Metreon
and the wine country of Napa–Sonoma.
Onsite Dining:Capacity
Garden Court
250
Intercontinental Cuisine
Pied Piper Bar & Grill
75
Californian Cuisine
F&B Averages:
BreakfastBuffet $45Cont. $29
LunchBuffet $57Plated $56
DinnerBuffet $90Plated $82
Coffee Break$24
2-Hour Open Bar$30
Elite OverviewPlanner Ratings & Reviews
Elite Overview
From the editors of Elite Meetings
The Palace Hotel, San Francisco presides as a landmark of the Gilded Age in America's Golden Gate city. The 23 function rooms, including three majestic ballrooms, cater to all manner of events, from intimate board meetings to glamorous black-tie galas. Vintage touches—such as a marble ballroom fireplace and gilded orchestra cage—combine with state-of-the-art technology and support to ensure meetings as seamlessly professional as they are memorable.
The hotel rests on the corner of New Montgomery and Market Streets at the very heart of San Francisco's main business and shopping district. Guests can easily explore the surroundings on foot or cable car, or catch BART to reach Berkeley, Oakland, and other Bay Area locations via the subway directly beneath the hotel. For most visitors, however, the Palace itself proves its strongest lure. At every turn the historical ambience blends with the latest modern conveniences, from the high-tech business center to rooms and suites under 14-foot ceilings to a pool and fitness center on the fourth floor.
Downstairs, the hotel's legendary centerpiece, the Garden Court, hosts breakfast, lunch, brunch, and afternoon tea under a soaring stained-glass dome and shimmering chandeliers. For the best in modern Japanese cuisine, diners visit Kyo-ya. For delicious appetizers, American cuisine, cocktails, and coversation, they gather at Pied Piper Bar & Maxfield's, where the Pied Piper of Hamelin appears in an original Maxfield Parrish mural, just a portion of the museum-quality art and architecture held within the Palace walls.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.5
Arrival Experience:
4.5
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.8
Accommodations:
4.2
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.1
Food & Beverage:
4.5
Conference Services Staff:
4.6
Guest Service Experience:
4.5
Recommendation to Planners:
5.0
Beautiful hotel and excellent location. Lots of history. Unique features.
Overall Rating: 4.0/5
Michele B. American Financial Services Association Association Planner
I have been doing events at the Palace for 15 years and it is very unique and special. They are very service oriented and the chefs are so passionate. A beautiful place! I love it!
Overall Rating: 4.3/5
Valerie U. First Republic Corporate Planner
Very elegant hotel....takes you back in time. Love the Garden Court Restaurant area. When I used it for a conference, we used the restaurant area for our lunch and speaker (not sure they still do this). Beautiful hotel.
Overall Rating: 4.8/5
Dayna H. University of California, Berkeley SMERF Planner
Events at the Palace give you the best of San Francisco's Victorian hospitality and history, with the modern conveniences of a world-class meeting facility.
Carlee A. Duncan, C. Corporate Planner
This is such a beautiful hotel. When was the last time you visited? When I take guests to the hotel, they are reminded of the special place that they need to revisit. The chef, Jessie and his team really get personally involved with your program and get enthused and energized about making your event special. His pastry chef and entire team really step up to the plate to make you shine. Frank Gleeson is the man who can make your event special so be sure to ask for him to be in charge of your event. He knows how to make things happen.
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Valerie U. First Republic Corporate Planner
I was very impressed with the Palace. The conference services staff was wonderful. The final billing was correct!! Yeah!
Overall Rating: 4.8/5
Corporate Planner
We have a customer reception here every year. The staff at this hotel are fabulous. The food is the best I have tasted in a hotel in San Francisco.
Overall Rating: 4.6/5
Corporate Planner
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
This property has been certified Elite Platinum and meets at least 25 of Elite Meetings Criteria.
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hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board.
Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.
4.5
7 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.5
Accommodations:
4.2
Food & Beverage:
4.5
Guest Service Experience:
4.5
Conference Services Staff:
4.6
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.8
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.1
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
5.0
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
California Parlor
92
14.3
3
987
47
10
32
70
50
85
32
30
40
0
French Parlor Lower
72
13.4
4
770
44
13
0
0
40
0
0
20
30
0
French Parlor Upper
120
18.3
4
1,290
60
12
0
0
90
150
0
40
45
0
Gold Ballroom
460
29.6 x 15.5
5
4,947
97 x 51
18
300
550
400
600
0
80
90
0
Grand Ballroom
833
32.9 x 25.3
5
8,964
108 x 83
18
550
1,120
720
1,000
0
110
130
0
Grand Ballroom Concert
416
32.9
5
4,482
108
18
288
500
500
320
0
90
100
0
Grand Ballroom Rose
416
32.9 x 12.8
5
4,482
108 x 42
18
288
500
320
320
0
90
100
0
Grant
48
8.2
3
513
27
9
0
0
0
0
14
0
0
0
Marina
106
12.2
3
1,140
40
10
70
0
90
120
40
40
95
0
Mendocino
73
12.5
3
788
41
10
36
70
85
50
32
36
40
0
Monterey
59
9.1
3
630
30
10
30
50
50
70
24
20
24
0
Montgomery
59
12.2
3
640
40
9
0
0
0
0
18
0
0
0
Napa
63
10.7
3
683
35
10
30
60
50
75
28
25
28
0
Pacific Heights
119
12.2
3
1,280
40
10
80
130
100
135
40
40
45
0
Presidio
119
13.7
3
1,282
45
10
80
144
100
130
40
40
45
0
Ralston Room
492
32.9 x 14.9
5
5,292
108 x 49
18
300
550
420
600
0
100
110
0
Regency Foyer
135
20.1
5
1,452
66
18
0
0
0
250
0
0
0
0
Sacramento
59
9.4
3
640
31
9
26
50
30
50
22
20
24
0
Sea Cliff
133
13.4
3
1,430
44
10
90
150
120
150
40
40
45
0
Sierra
39
6.4
3
420
21
10
18
25
20
25
10
10
12
0
Sonoma
49
8.2
3
527
27
10
25
50
50
75
24
22
25
0
Sunset Court
481
33.5
7
5,178
110
24
0
0
0
600
0
0
0
0
Sutter
61
10.4
3
656
34
9
0
0
0
0
16
0
0
0
Telegraph Hill
119
9.8
3
1,279
32
10
80
144
100
130
40
40
45
0
Twin Peaks
283
23.8 x 11.9
4
3,042
78 x 39
15
190
340
220
330
0
75
85
0
Twin Peaks North
141
11.9
4
1,521
39
15
85
160
120
165
40
42
45
0
Twin Peaks South
141
11.9
4
1,521
39
15
85
160
120
165
40
42
45
0
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