The last historic palace in San Francisco still standing, survivor of the 1906 earthquake.
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
From
853.603 €
“Garden Court: Art Nouveau glass roof from 1909, 27 metres high, breakfast under stained glass listed as a historic monument.”
The Palace Hotel has occupied the same location since 1875, rebuilt after the great earthquake. We enter via New Montgomery Street, white marble hall, bronze chandeliers, seven-metre Corinthian columns. The rooms blend period mouldings with contemporary equipment, king-size bedding, Italian marble bathrooms, 3.20-metre ceiling height in the historic suites. The indoor pool in the basement retains its blue tiling from the 1920s, subdued lighting, wooden cabins. From 854 € per night, a rate consistent for a palace in the financial centre. The service remains professional without being stiff, business clientele during the week, tourists at the weekend. We recommend a room on the inner courtyard side, quieter than Montgomery Street ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Palace to travellers seeking a true historic palace in San Francisco, not a design boutique hotel. It is an address for couples in their forties and older, high-end business travel, heritage weekends, family ceremonies in the Garden Court. Beaux-Arts architecture enthusiasts will find their match, the clientele remains predominantly adult and American.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The current Palace Hotel dates from 1909, rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake that destroyed the original 1875 building. Beaux-Arts architecture by Trowbridge & Livingston, grey granite façade, seven storeys, 553 rooms. Classic interiors: Carrara marble floors, walnut panelling, crystal chandeliers, Persian rugs in the corridors. The Garden Court remains the jewel: 27-metre Art Nouveau glass roof, exposed metal structure, Ionic columns, Austrian mosaic floor. Full renovation in 2015, preservation of historic elements, modernisation of the rooms.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The Garden Court serves breakfast and brunch under the glass roof, classic American cuisine, eggs Benedict, pancakes, smoked salmon. The Pied Piper Bar retains its 1909 Maxfield Parrish fresco, signature cocktails, business clientele after 6pm. 24-hour room service, palace bistro menu, burgers at 32 $, club sandwich, Caesar salads. No gastronomic table, yet the Garden Court setting justifies the trip for a Sunday brunch.
Highlights
- Garden Court: 1909 glass roof, 27 m high, 80,000 glass panels, listed as a monument
- Art Deco indoor pool in the basement, original 1920s tiling, open 6am-10pm
- Rooms from 28 to 65 m², 3.20 m ceiling height in the historic suites
- 24-hour fitness centre, Technogym equipment, marble changing rooms
- On-site parking with valet, 85 $ / night, direct access from the lobby
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in San Francisco
The Palace Hotel stands at the corner of New Montgomery and Market Street, heart of the Financial District. Transamerica Pyramid five minutes on foot, Union Square ten, Ferry Building fifteen. BART Montgomery Street station 200 metres away, all cable car lines accessible. The neighbourhood is very business-oriented during the week, deserted at weekends after 7pm, noisy on the Market Street side. San Francisco International Airport 25 km away, 35 minutes by car outside peak traffic.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted, all sizes, 150 $ / stay, basket and bowls provided.
- Parking
- On-site with valet, 85 $ / night, 24-hour access.
- Pool
- Heated indoor, 6am-10pm daily, basement level -1.
- Wi-Fi
- Included in all rooms and common areas, high speed.
- Accessibility
- Adapted rooms for reduced mobility available, wide lifts, access ramps.
- Check-in
- From 3pm, check-out at 12pm, early check-in subject to availability.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Wi-Fi available throughout
On-site parking
Pets allowed
Wi-Fi
Location
Where Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco is located
Exact address
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Address
2 New Montgomery Street
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