No title - expert review The city's oldest hotel, a Sheraton property, opened in 1875. Fire destroyed the original Palace after the 1906 earthquake, despite the hotel's 28,000-gallon reservoir fed by four artesian wells; the current building dates from 1909. President Warren Harding died at the Palace while still in office ... fodors.com
No title - expert review This landmark hotel was the world's largest and most luxurious when it opened in 1875. Completely rebuilt after the earthquake and fire of 1906 (which sent Italian opera star Enrico Caruso into the street wearing nothing but a towel and vowing never to return to San Francisco), the splendid hotel ha... fodors.com
No title - expert review The original 1875 Palace was one of the world's largest and most luxurious hotels, and every time you walk through the doors here, you'll be reminded how incredibly majestic old luxury really is. Rebuilt after the 1906 quake, and most recently renovated in 2002 (guest rooms only), its most spectacul... frommers.com
No title - expert review This grand dowager underwent a massive, three-year, $150 million renovation that was completed in the early 1990s. Kings and presidents have slept here, and the luxurious Old World atmosphere makes it easy to see why. The 553 rooms, which include seventeen two-bedroom suites, feature original or rep... gayot.com
No title - expert review LUXURY HOTEL THIS HOTEL IS A MEMBER OF THE STARWOOD LUXURY COLLECTION. CONVENIENT LOCATION JUST STEPS AWAY FROM UNION SQUARE AND MOSCONE CENTER. NEWLY APPOINTED GUEST ROOMS A... Go-California.com
No title - expert review HotelYear Built 1909 Year Remodeled 2001 Additional Property Description This Hotel is a Member of the Starwood Luxury Collection. Convenient Location Just Steps Away from Union Square and Moscone Center. Newly Appointed Guest ... gotrump.com
No title - expert review In 1875, the Palace Hotel debuted as the world's largest and most luxurious hotel, towering eight stories over San Francisco. A bridge from the old world to the modern city, the Palace recreates the elegance and glamour of 19th century high society, with its beautiful vaulted ceilings and original A... mytravelguide.com
No title - expert review Location: Centrally located downtown, adjacent to the Financial District, the Palace is walking distance to Union Square, the Cable Cars, the Embarcadero and Chinatown. Number of rooms: 552. Room Amenities: TV, AC, Safe deposit box, Refrigerator, bottled water each day, Robes, marble vanity, Hairdry... sidestep.com
No title - expert review Romantic couples, travelers on weekend getaways and other visitors to the City by the Bay couldnt find a better location than the downtown Palace Hotel near the financial district, Chinatown, Union Squares high end shopping and Fishermans Wharf. The Palace is about five miles from the Golden Gate Br... sidestep.com
i want to live here! - user review Aside from great veiws, service and food, this is the most gorgeous hotel i've ever seen. When i get rich and famous i want t... eastbay.citysearch.com
Rip off tea! - user review Consider spending $40 on a fancy tea lunch, you would expect a marvelous tea procession. But instead it ended up being crappy service, and few actual tea sandwiches. I believe tea at the Palace hotel is a rip off, but you must remember the Palace hotel is one of the only surviving buildings from the... eastbay.citysearch.com
(real) drop dead elegance, not Faux - user review I've stayed at the Palace Hotel about 10 times and always enjoy coming back. It is (real) drop dead elegance (not Faux as in some of the newer competitive hotels) and the staff do everything possible to make you welcome and comfortable.I can't imagin... eastbay.citysearch.com
VERY ROMANTIC, MUST STAY AT! - user review My boyfriend and I stayed @ the Palace for our vacation. I MUST tell you how GREAT the service was there! Everywhere we went in the hotel we had great service. We'd come back from shopping, door men would open our door. Room service was quick! The room's are SO unbelievably BEAUTIFUL! Beds are soft,... eastbay.citysearch.com
not the best experience - user review Stayed at the Palace last year and I was underwhelmed. I requested a king bed and was given 2 doubles. Consequently, my husband and I slept in 2 separate beds. The front desk was not very helpful and the valet service was horrible. As my husband said, this is a hotel for people with too much money. ... eastbay.citysearch.com
Not such a big deal - user review Was not impressed with the Palace. There are so many great hotels in this city, and this one did not stand out for me. The staff were efficient, but not great. I expected greatness for the price. I did not eat here, but several other g... eastbay.citysearch.com
Only the Lobby is a Palace - user review We booked a "Deluxe King" for our honeymoon well in advance and requested a room with a view. When we got there we received an interrior corner room with a view (out of a tiny window) directly into another room! The rest of the view consisted of more hotel rooms and a roof. I have no idea ... eastbay.citysearch.com
The Palace Where You´re Not Treated Like a Queen - user review As soon as the guy at the front desk gave me my key to room number 666, I should have known I was in for a bad time at the Palace Hotel. I stayed at the Palace in downtown San Francisco for three nights this pa... epinions.com
Excellent - user review I got upgraded to a suite and found it a great base for a weekend city break. Clean rooms with good furnishings, very helpful staff, good restaurants (shame Japanese shuts for Holidays) and very convenient on Market Street and 20 feet from Montgomery Street Muni/Bart Station. Great Pool, Hot tub and... epinions.com
Uber grandmother on Montgomery Street - user review I guess this review is the sequel to "Avoid like the plague: Dark Days at Planet Dubya" my review of the W San Francisco. The Palace and the Dubya have two things in common they are both located i... epinions.com
Worth it on a special price - user review My husband and I travel to San Francisco at least once a year for a weekend retreat. For our first few trips we stayed in economic hotels in the theater district since then we have stayed at Starwood Resort hotels (translated... epinions.com
The Palace, San Francisco....A Whisper of What Might Be.... - user review San Francisco's Palace was one of the greatest hotels in the world when William Ralston built the ten storied block in San Francisco in 1875. Ralston suffered financial reverses and was found floating in San Francisco bay... epinions.com
Affordable elegance - user review Great location, great architecture, nicely restored. We got a reasonable price through Expedia for the room, but note the services (valet parking, room service, restaurants in the hotel) tend toward the same high costs one would fi... expedia.com
Classic - user review Great place to stay and a very helpful and nice staff. Would stay there... expedia.com
Will be regular guests - user review Great service, comfy beds. Traveler's tip on recreational activities.Bart and Muni station located right outside side entrance of hotel. SFMOMA and MoAD two blocks down from hot... expedia.com
Absolutely Wonderful! - user review I really felt like I was a princess staying at a real palace. The history and beauty of the hotel was amazing. I would recomend i... expedia.com
The best hotel in San Francisco - user review It was our 30th Anniversary and the Palace Hotel made us feel like Kings and Queens. Great time. .Take Bart to the hotel and sa... expedia.com
A Classic Hotel in the middle of SF - user review My girlfriend and I stayed here for only one night, and we loved it. She especially loved the classic decor in our room, and the grand dining room, which is supposedly the most elegant dining room in SF. We will definately be... expedia.com
Very nice hotel - user review Room was a tad on the small side, and that's pretty much there is on the con side. Other than that, the Palace is exactly like its name implies very nice and grand throughout. Me and my wife particularly enjoyed the use of the swimming pool, sauna, pool, and gym very relaxing stay! Traveler's tip on... expedia.com
Can’t wait to go back - user review The Palace Hotel was fantastic on every count. The room was great, the historic, sunny lobby was beautiful, the pub was great fun, the location was perfect. There was even a lap pool (indoor!), Jacuzzi and gym. We're goi... expedia.com
You owe it to yourself - user review The Palace lives up to its name. Try to be there on a Sunday morning so you can enjoy the champagne included brunch served in the Garden Room sushi, dim sum, seafood of all kinds, regular breakfast fare, crepes, omelettes, deli sandwiches and a dessert table that will blow you away. Our room was a l... expedia.com
Felt like royalty - user review This beautifully renovated old hotel met all of our expectaitons. I'd recommend it t... expedia.com
The Palace is a palace! - user review This is a great old hotel which have been renovated to accomodate the pickiest of travelers with the ambiance of the early 1900's with the modernization of the 21st century without loosing its charm. Traveler's tip for business travelers.Internet access in all rooms... expedia.com
Everything You Hope For! - user review This was our selection for a mother/daughter overnight. It was magnificent! The staff was wonderful and helpful. The room was immaculate and extremely comfortable. Everything possible to make us comfortable was there. The beds were luxurious with very soft sheets. We were off the street with a quiet... expedia.com
Satisfied Customer - user review Very satisfied with this hotel. The rooms we comfortable and clean. Not overly spacious but decent size for a San Fran hotel. The staff was courteous and helpful, especially the concierge. Location was nice as it's very close to Market st. for those city walks. If you are a spa person, the Spa was o... expedia.com
Excellent value in 5 star hotel - user review We have stayed here on New Year's Eve 2006. We have chosen it over other 5 star hotels based on reputation, facilities and location. We were able to book our room at almost one half the cost of other 5 star properties available that night. We have not used any of the other services at the hotel but ... expedia.com
Very Enjoyable - user review We really enjoyed our stay. We were a bit disappointed by the room service quality but my 8 year old daughter enjoyed the kids menu. The location is fabulous and the beds are very comfortable. We slept great. Traveler's tip on saving a few bucks.There are so many restaurants in the area. If you're i... expedia.com
The Palace is just that - user review We stayed three nights in July 06, everything about the hotel was top notch. No view to speak of, which is often the case in historic hotels. Very quiet; could not hear any noise from ajoining rooms nor from outside (in spite of it's being downtown). Great location, take the Bart from the hotel, the... expedia.com
Elegant entrance leads to small rooms - user review As you enter The Palace you feel like you are entering the elegance of an era gone by. Beautiful architecture, magnificent Garden Court restaurant, and a friendly staff leads to small, simple rooms. This historic, old hotel has small rooms with even smaller baths. The rooms were clean and comfortabl... fodors.com
Good stay, but.... - user review I was there for a conference. I found the room to be acceptable, but, a little on the tiny side; however, one should expect that going in with older hotels. The bathroom was very nice; however, the carpeting in the room needs to be replaced. The Palace is in a great location and convenient to get ar... fodors.com
This would make a beautiful Sheraton... - user review I would have given this hotel higher ratings if it were still designated as a Sheraton instead of a Luxury Collection hotel. I've stayed at other Luxury Collection hotels, and this one just does not measure up. The public spaces in this hotel are beautiful, although the amazing Garden Court is only ... fodors.com
Worthy of the Name - user review We stayed at the Palace shortly before Christmas and took advantage of the holiday buffet. Pricey I guess but typical of a great dining adventure. We ate until we dropped. Plan to go back next year. The room was delightful and rather romantic. They graciously upgraded us facing market street. The ro... fodors.com
No title - user review Centrally located historic San Francisco hotel. Defines the San Francisco experience of formal elegance and hospitality balanced with casual warmth a... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Great location, fancy place for a business meeting or someone you want to impress. Lots of old world charm. Much warmer than the W arou... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Hotel was excellent with beautiful interiors etc. However, the extras were a bit pricey such as the p... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Making reservations for dinner was unacceptable. I don't want a message machine while trying to make reservations. Then they don't return your call. Bar waiter very unattentative and unfriendly. At $12.00 per cocktail I think they could ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Old world elegance in the heart of downtown. As mentioned in that famous novel by Alexander Blake, the Palace is of great historical importance, but none of the wrinkles are showing. Great for all purposes fro... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Overall, I was really happy with the hotel. The location was great and the hotel itself was nice. We ate at Maxfields, which was beautiful I am a big Maxfield Parrish fan and they had a huge Parrish mural above the bar. The hotel was clean and the staff was professional. The only thing I was dissati... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review This hotel was fantastic! What a beautiful hotel with wonderfully grand rooms and common areas. The staff was friendly and warm (with the exception of the server at brunch on Sunday, who seemed annoyed we were alive). The rooms were clean, beautiful and other than having a view of the interior of th... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review We enjoyed our stay. It was nice having a pool for the... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review We had a very nice stay. The Valet was, as usual, very he... mytravelguide.com
Palace Hotel: Incredibly Beautiful Dining Room - user review Everything was perfect at the The Palace. Whether you stay here or not, be sure to stop in to see the gorgeously restored and exquisitely designed dining room. The Garden Court dining room is grand in every way. Graceful columns soar above marble floors towards a dome of stained glass, and the menu ... virtualtourist.com
Palace Hotel: Palace Hotel - user review I'd heard mixed reviews about this place so I wasn't sure what to expect. The hotel interior is beautiful and, while refurbished, maintains the historic look that made the place famous. The rooms were remodeled and, while they don't have the great showers and great beds of other Starwood hotels, are... virtualtourist.com
Palace Hotel: Go for it! - user review Palce Hotel is beautifull but expensive, with perfect location near Financial District and Union Square. They have incredieble concierges there: guys who know everything, no matter if you want to buy a gift for your mom or eat a special dinner, they will give you the best advice. Even if you don't l... virtualtourist.com
True San Francisco!!! - user review My husband and I are S. F. natives and always wanted to stay here. We're in our 60's and the wait was well worth it. It's incredibly beautiful down to every detail ... travel.yahoo.com
Location location location... - user review The hotel was lovely. The restaurant where we enjoyed breakfast has the most gorgeous decor and the glow from the high-ceilinged skylights was worth seeing even if we weren... travel.yahoo.com
Great place to stay - user review The beds were very comfortable and plenty of pillows. Bottled water in the room was a plus as was the coffee and paper in the lobby every morning. The room was smaller that I ... travel.yahoo.com
45 minute wait for my car - user review I waited outside for the valet to get my car from the garage. After waiting 20 minutes, I was told there would be another 20 minute delay. There was no explanation. When I compla... travel.yahoo.com
Hated It - user review I would not recommend the Palace. The rooms had a foul odor. The work out facility was great, but way too small for the hotel size. You would think that for $459 per there would b... travel.yahoo.com
A Must See on a visit to San Francisco - user review Postives include room size and furnishings, although I remembered the bed being more comforatble on a prior visit. Neighborhood limited on weekend mornings, and we felt more com... travel.yahoo.com
Nice but not good for business/family trip - user review The hotel is very nice and the staff is attentive, but I brought my family on a short business trip and found it difficult to do any work. The rooms are too small to work there w... travel.yahoo.com
central location - user review The Palace was int he perfect spot very close and convenient to everything in San Francisco. The room was nice but a little less then what I expected for the price. During our s... travel.yahoo.com
Classic San Francisco hotel! - user review Gorgeous lobby, outstanding restaurant, and friendly bar. Many spa services, nice fitness center and pool. Lovely room, though small bath. Courteous staff. Convenient location. Clo... travel.yahoo.com
One Of The Great Ones - user review I used to work for McKesson Corp. and corporate headquarters was across the street. So, I have stayed here a few times both on the company dime and my own. There are two absolute m... travel.yahoo.com
Old World Grandeur - user review The Palace Hotel San Francisco is unparelled in old world grandeur. You enter into the splendour of yesteryear with modern day convenience. The room was large and beautifully app... travel.yahoo.com
Classic SanFrancisco Hotel - user review The Palace Hotel is the epitome of old San Francisco luxury but compared to the Fairmont and others for the money, much nicer. The rooms in the older SF hotels are always smaller t... travel.yahoo.com
Elegant Luxury - user review The Palace Hotel is very luxurious and elegant. The attention to detail is amazing. The dining area located straight ahead of the front door entrance has beautiful chandeliers. It l... travel.yahoo.com
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