Marriott Marquis

Anchored in the South of Market corridor next to Moscone Center, San Francisco Marriott Marquis is a high-rise convention hotel built for big arrivals, packed schedules, and large groups that need everything in one place. The setting is downtown and walk-first, with Union Square, Yerba Buena, and a long list of restaurants and transit connections close enough that the group can move without constant rideshares.

Inside, the property runs like a vertical campus. Guest rooms and suites sit above a busy public-space core, so you can set simple rally points for your room block and keep people oriented. The View Lounge on the 39th floor is a standout feature for groups because it gives you a natural “meet here” spot with skyline views, without renting a private room. When the agenda is tight, being able to regroup upstairs before heading out saves time.

From a practical standpoint, this hotel works best for conferences, trainings, and city events where the lodging is the operations center. Dining options are designed for quick turns and staggered schedules, including B55 Craft House & Kitchen for breakfast and casual meals, plus grab-and-go support through Mission Street Pantry. The M Club adds a quieter lounge option for guests who have access, which can be useful for smaller leadership huddles away from the lobby traffic.

Event capacity is the reason this building shows up on shortlists for large programs. The hotel reports 68 event rooms and 140,636 square feet of total event space, with the Yerba Buena Ballroom at 39,621 square feet and a largest-room capacity of 5,500. That scale makes it realistic to run a multi-day schedule that includes general sessions, breakouts, meals, and evening functions under one roof. Registration areas and foyers also help groups manage lines, check-ins, and session flow without spilling out into the street.

Engine.com fits in once you decide the Marquis matches your group size and your downtown plan. Room blocks are easier to control when one workflow handles the rooming list, late additions, and date shifts. If your group wants payment handled through one channel, Direct Bill through Engine.com can keep the billing side organized across the block, especially when arrivals come in waves.

Key hotel features and amenities

• Large downtown convention hotel adjacent to Moscone Center

• 68 event rooms and 140,636 square feet of total event space

• Yerba Buena Ballroom at 39,621 square feet, largest-room capacity listed at 5,500

• The View Lounge on the 39th floor, a natural meet-up spot for groups

• B55 Craft House & Kitchen for breakfast and casual dining

• Mission Street Pantry for quick grab-and-go needs

• M Club lounge access for eligible guests, useful for quieter meetups

• Bi-level Cor Health & Fitness Center listed at 10,000 square feet

• On-site FedEx Office Print & Ship Center, helpful for exhibitors and event logistics

Points of interest and attractions within a 2 to 3 mile radius

• Moscone Center

• Yerba Buena Gardens

• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

• Union Square shopping district

• Ferry Building and the Embarcadero waterfront

• Oracle Park

• Chase Center

• Chinatown

• Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf area

• Salesforce Park

Features of interest to group travelers

• Convention-scale meeting inventory that supports general sessions plus breakouts in the same building

• Clear rally points for room blocks, including lobby zones, foyers, and the 39th-floor lounge

• Walkable downtown placement that reduces transportation planning for meals and off-site events

• On-site shipping and print services that simplify conference and exhibitor logistics

• Multiple food options that work for staggered arrivals and early starts

• Fitness facilities sized for high occupancy periods and multi-day stays

• Engine.com room block support for managing names, date changes, and late additions in one place

• Direct Bill option through Engine.com for centralized payment handling across the booking