About us
Built in 1875 to celebrate the West Coast boom, the Palace Hotel is one of San Francisco's most treasured landmarks. The Palace Hotel-San Francisco is located just steps away from the Ferry Building Marketplace, Union Square, Chinatown, the Financial District and the Moscone Convention Center. The Palace offers over One Hundred and Twenty Five years experience in Gracious Hospitality and Unparelled catering and conference services in San Francisco. Throughout the century, decision-makers have gathered here. For today`s business travelers, the Palace affords a rare combination of cutting-edge technology and aesthetic pleasure. The Palace Hotel, San Francisco applies its exceptional standard of hospitality to every meeting, event and function held with us. This San Francisco hotel's elaborate 45,000 square feet of newly-renovated meeting space is divided into 23 rooms - including 3 elegant ballrooms, 4 high-caliber boardrooms. From intimate business meetings to large scale presentations, the Palace Hotel will ensure your function is a resounding success.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandThe Luxury Collection
Built1875
Renovated2019
Total meeting space45,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms556
Venue typeLuxury hotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Awards
Industry awards
Recommended by Forbes Travel - 2019 - 2025
2026
• Forbes - One of the 12 Best Hotels in SF
2025
• TripAdvisor - Travelers’ Choice Award (2 years in a row)
• San Francisco Magazine - Palace Hotel and The Garden Court have been recognized as Best Hotel Brunch & Setting
• Hospitality Net - The 27 Best Places to Visit in California at Least Once in Your Lifetime
• Thrillist - Best Things to Do in San Francisco for an Arts and Culture Lover
• Local Getaways - The Palace Hotel’s Concierge Spotlights San Francisco’s Arts & Culture
• Haute Living San Francisco - San Francisco’s Palace Hotel Celebrates 150 Years
2024
• Travel + Leisure - Best Hotels in SF - Hotel with the Best Amenities
• Forbes Travel Guide – 1 of the 15 Hotels with Unforgettable Caviar Experiences
• SF Gate – Best of the Bay Area – 5 Top Best Hotels
• OpenTable – One of the 12 most beautiful restaurants in SF
• Travelers’ Choice Awards - Best of the Best
• Destination I Do – One of the 6 Best LGBTQ+ Wedding Destinations in US (top listing)
• Insidehook – Best Hotel Bar in SF
• SF Travel – Top Rated Luxury Hotels in SF
• Timeout – One of the Best Luxury Hotels in SF
2023
• Conde Nast Traveller Top Hotel
• Travel and Leisure Magazine - Best Hotel in SF
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Seasonal Availability
Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
High season
Sep 08 - Nov 21
Shoulder season
Apr 07 - May 22
Low season
Jan 16 - Apr 06Nov 22 - Dec 31May 23 - Sep 07
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
45,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,964 sq. ft.
Space (private)
44,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
5,292 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
45,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,964 sq. ft.
Space (private)
44,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
5,292 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Marina
Pacific Heights
Sacramento
Napa
French Parlor
Telegraph Hill
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
556
Single (1 bed)
376
Double (2 beds)
180
Suites
56
Tax rate
17.75%
Total guest rooms
556
Single (1 bed)
376
Double (2 beds)
180
Suites
56
Tax rate
17.75%
Location
Getting Here
We recommend that you fly into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or Oakland International Airport (OAK), both of which are approximately 30 minutes from the hotel. The cost for transportation to the hotel via taxi or ride share is typically $35-60.
For guests who wish to take the train, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train runs between SFO and San Francisco every 15-20 minutes. Simply board any San Francisco bound train at the BART station located in the international terminal. Exit the train at the Montgomery Street Station. The Palace Hotel is located at the corner of Market and New Montgomery Street, directly across from the train station. The total cost is $8.65. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes.
We recommend that you fly into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or Oakland International Airport (OAK), both of which are approximately 30 minutes from the hotel. The cost for transportation to the hotel via taxi or ride share is typically $35-60.
For guests who wish to take the train, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train runs between SFO and San Francisco every 15-20 minutes. Simply board any San Francisco bound train at the BART station located in the international terminal. Exit the train at the Montgomery Street Station. The Palace Hotel is located at the corner of Market and New Montgomery Street, directly across from the train station. The total cost is $8.65. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes.
Distance from airport
12.7 mi
Distance from airport 12.7 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
( $84.00/day )
Bus parking
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2023 Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards. The Palace's 556 guest rooms have been newly restored with the latest in modern luxury with beautiful custom designed furnishings and updated fixtures. All rooms have 14' ceilings. Our newly renovated guest rooms capture the feel of a chic, private residence in beautiful downtown San Francisco. Eleven foot ceilings and expansive windows. Authentic one-of-a-kind details restored to perfection. Custom contemporary elements exclusively designed for the Palace. It’s the epitome of luxury. Located on the fourth floor, the Palace's beautiful health club features a sky lit swimming pool, whirlpool and fitness center. The Business Center provides secretarial services such as photocopying, package shipping and handling. For a virtual tour visit us here: https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=palace-hotel-a-luxury-collection-hotel-san-francisco#/360?group=0&tour=0&b11t0=1&ha17=1
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Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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