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The Palace Hotel

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Hotel Overview

Built in 1875 to celebrate the West Coast boom, the Palace Hotel is one of San Francisco's most treasured landmarks. The hotel is located just steps away from Union Square, Chinatown, the Financial District and the Moscone Convention Center.

Experience gracious hospitality on a grand scale in our 552 rooms and suites, evidenced by soaring 14-foot ceilings, original architectural details, opulent bedding, marble bathrooms and a host of thoughtful and luxurious modern amenities.

In addition to the expertise of our Concierge team, the Palace Hotel offers a range of deluxe services and amenities designed to enhance your stay. From valet parking to transportation via private hotel shuttle to High Speed Internet Access and sumptuous In-room Dining, your comfort and enjoyment are our foremost priorities.

Located on the fourth floor, the Palace's beautiful health club features a sky lit swimming pool, whirlpool, full service Spa, sauna and fitness center. The Business Center provides secretarial services such as photocopying, package shipping and handling, and facsimile receipt and transmittal, as well as computer, audio visual, translation and notary public services.

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Hotel Amenities

  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Bar
  • Bathroom Telephone
  • Business Center
  • Complimentary In-Room Bottled Water
  • Complimentary Newspaper
  • Concierge
  • Disability/Barrier Free Facilities
  • Dry Cleaning/Valet Laundry
  • Express Check In
  • Express Check Out
  • Fitness Center
  • Front Desk Open 24 Hours
  • Health Club
  • High-Speed Internet
  • High-Speed Wireless Internet (WiFi)
  • In-Room Hairdryers
  • In-Room Heating & Air Conditioning
  • In-Room Irons & Ironing Boards
  • In-Room Pay-Per-View Movies
  • In-Room Refrigerators
  • In-Room Safes
  • Indoor Pool
  • Jacuzzi/Hot Tub
  • Massage Treatments
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Plush Bathrobes
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Boxes
  • Sauna
  • Shoeshine Service
  • Spa Services
  • Telephone
  • Valet Parking
  • Video Checkout
  • VIP Floor
  • Wake-Up Service

Restaurants

The Palace Hotel tempts you with three famous restaurant choices - each with its own distinct personality and delectable menu.

The Garden Court charms with legendary sophistication. In homage to its glamorous setting, the menu celebrates the finest California cuisine and vintages. Our award-winning restaurant Kyo-ya salutes the city's Japanese influence, while Maxfield's pays tribute to the early 20th century with old school ambience and classic American fare.

Or if you prefer to stay in and dine in the privacy of your graceful room, you may explore our indulgent In-Room Dining menu, available at all times.

Garden Court

  • Hours: Monday - Saturday 6:30 am - 11:30 am; Brunch: Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Monday - Saturday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm; Afternoon Tea: Saturday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Crowned by a stained glass dome and shimmering chandeliers, the hotels former carriage entrance is now recognized as one of the world's most beautiful dining rooms--The Garden Court.

As sunlight illuminates the dome, one feels as if they are sitting in a garden atrium, albeit one with elegant chandeliers, lush greenery and towering marble columns. This world famous restaurant provides an elegant setting for breakfast, lunch, Saturday afternoon tea or Sunday brunch.

Reservations are recommended.

Kyo-ya

  • Hours: Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm; 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Recognized as San Francisco's premier Japanese Restaurant, Kyo-ya has garnered rave reviews from top food critics around the country. The exquisite presentation of melt-in-your-mouth sushi and sashimi and the sublime flavors of traditional Kaiseki dinners set Kyo-ya far apart from other Japanese restaurants.

Maxfields Restaurant

  • Hours: Open daily 11:30 am - 2:00 pm; 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A relaxed, inviting atmosphere and a menu featuring innovative California cuisine make Maxfield's a favorite for lunch and dinner. With beautiful hardwood accents, stained glass ceiling and mosaic floor from 1909, Maxfield's Restaurant is a favorite for locals and out of town guests for lunch and dinner.

Reservations are recommended.

Pied Piper Bar

  • Hours: Open daily 11:30 am - 12:00 am

Home of the Maxfield Parrish mural "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" and voted one of the "World's Seven Greatest Bars" - The Pied Piper provides a rich clubby atmosphere and the perfect place to unwind.

Recreation & More

Heated Indoor Pool

Located on the fourth floor, our heated swimming pool glints in the sunlight that streams through the glass ceiling. Pamper yourself with a moisturizing spa manicure and pedicure in the privacy of one our elegant poolside cabanas. Order from our tempting spa menu – a selection of light California cuisine and beverages – all served poolside. Our adjacent whirlpool and eucalyptus sauna will soothe and relax.

Fitness Center

You will find high-powered Life Fitnessฎ by Bally's cardio equipment – including several treadmills, elliptical machines and stationary bicycles – alongside professional-grade free weights, a dedicated stretching area and the most current fitness accessories. We are pleased to offer all hotel guests complimentary access to our fitness center.

Equilibrium Spa

One visit to the pure tranquility of our Equilibrium Spa and you may never want to leave. Wrap yourself in a plush terry cloth robe, sip a cup of fragrant herbal tea and allow our expert therapists to customize your spa experience using the deluxe line of Pevonia products.

The spa menu offers a wide selection of massages, including an intimate couples massage and the elaborate choreography of a four-handed massage. Our choice of facials ranges from deeply therapeutic – combating sun damage, uneven skin tone and fine lines – to simply indulgent. Several body treatments – the sea salt scrub, the seaweed wrap and the aromatherapy wrap – leave your entire body incredibly soft and glowing with health. For hands and feet, our manicures and pedicures come in so many luxurious varieties you may want to try more than one.

Meeting Space

The Palace Hotel applies its exceptional standard of hospitality to every meeting, event and function held with us. The hotel's elaborate 53,000 square feet of meeting space are divided into 23 elegant rooms – including 3 elegant ballrooms, 4 high-caliber boardrooms and of course, the unrivalled Garden Court.

Hotel Policies

  • Check-in Time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out Time: 12:00 PM
  • Valet Parking: $48.00 per day
 
 
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