Palace Hotel

The Palace Hotel is a classic San Francisco landmark with 556 rooms, a grand historic aesthetic, and a meetings footprint that works well for conferences, galas, and leadership events. Public spaces feel impressive from arrival, with high ceilings, marble details, and the famous glass-domed dining room that turns everyday meals into memorable touchpoints for attendees. Guestrooms blend heritage details with modern comforts so teams can stay productive between sessions, and the location places your group within easy reach of downtown offices, Union Square, and transit.

For planners, the hotel’s venue mix covers large ballrooms, mid-size salons, and stately boardrooms, all connected by generous foyers that make registration and sponsor activations feel organized. The signature domed space is a natural backdrop for opening receptions and awards dinners, while adjacent rooms handle plenaries and workshops. In-house culinary, service, and production teams streamline menus, turns, and technical run-of-show so you can keep a tight schedule without moving across town.

Guest downtime is easy to program. A well-equipped fitness center and an indoor pool with skylit ambiance help travelers reset before or after long days. On-site bars and restaurants give you built-in options for dine-arounds, VIP breakfasts, and casual evening meetups. The neighborhood around the hotel adds coffee, retail, and after-hours choices within a short walk, which keeps arrivals and departures smooth and reduces the need for shuttles.

Highlights for planners

• 556 guestrooms and suites that scale for large room blocks

• Multiple grand ballrooms, salons, and boardrooms with elegant foyers for registration and exhibits

• Signature glass-domed venue ideal for receptions, galas, and sponsor-forward events

• Central downtown location close to transit, offices, shopping, and dining

• Experienced in-house teams for catering, A/V coordination, and production support

Guest room features

• Refined décor with comfortable beds, work desks, and ample outlets

• Many rooms with high ceilings and classic architectural details

• Smart TVs, dependable Wi-Fi, mini-fridge, and in-room coffee for early starts

• Suite categories for executives, speakers, and hospitality functions

• Quiet layouts that support rest between sessions

Meetings and events

• Large ballrooms that handle general sessions, awards nights, and exhibitions

• Divisible salons for parallel breakouts, trainings, and board meetings

• Prefunction areas designed for badge pickup, coffee stations, and sponsor tables

• In-house culinary with plated, buffet, and station formats tailored to program pacing

• On-site A/V and production partners for lighting, sound, and scenic needs

On-site amenities

• Skylit indoor pool and a fitness center with cardio and strength equipment

• Historic lobby spaces for informal huddles and one-on-one meetings

• Bars and restaurants suitable for VIP breakfasts, power lunches, and evening networking

• Concierge support for off-site dining, team activities, and neighborhood guidance

• Valet and easy rideshare access to keep traffic flow organized

Why it works for large programs

• Elegant, photo-ready venues that elevate brand moments and attendee experience

• Contiguous meeting spaces that reduce transition times between sessions

• Central address that simplifies logistics for off-site dinners and client meetings

• Room inventory and suite mix that make block management straightforward

• Heritage atmosphere paired with modern services for a memorable yet efficient event

The Palace Hotel delivers the mix of grandeur, capacity, and convenience that planners need for high-attendance meetings and signature celebrations. With a strong venue lineup, attentive event operations, and a downtown location that supports packed agendas, it offers a reliable base for programs that demand both polish and practicality.