Do you like the movie The Game with Michael Douglas? My most favorite scene was at the end when he jumps through this glass ceiling and lands on this huge blow up cushion (like they use for stunts) in the middle of his birthday party. Do you know what hotel they used to create that scene? That’s right – it was the Garden Court at the Palace Hotel is San Francisco.
This is one of the most historic hotels in the city. It just celebrated it’s 100 year anniversary.
From a meeting perspective – I love the different options the hotel offers. They have very ornate meeting space that boasts the history of the property to more modern looking meeting space. All of the meeting space on the 1st floor still has the feel of the early 1900′s with very grand ceilings. The Gold Ballroom is one of my favorites. The Ralston and the Grand Ballroom both are able to open onto the Garden Court. The Garden Court is used for breakfast, lunch and high-tea. They do have the flexibility to use it for meals and most definitely for receptions and meal function space.
Gold Ballroom
The majority of the breakout space is on the 3rd floor. Another favorite room is the French Parlor room. It’s a very unique room that has windows that opens onto the Garden Court. This floor also offers great networking opportunities with the Sunset Court. Ideally registration and breaks are set in the Sunset Court if you are using the space nearby.
French Parlor
Sunset Court
The sleeping rooms are very traditional and keep with the theme of the hotel. The bathrooms are on the smaller side – but when you think about it. It makes since – the hotel was built in 1909.
Standard King Bedded Room
You can’t beat the location of this property. It’s just a couple of short blocks away from Union Square and the convention center. Bart is easily accessible as well.
A promotion that has become very popular with the locals is the 15 for $15 at the Kyoya Sushi restaurant that is located at the hotel. This promotion happens every month on the 15th. Kyoya Lucky 15 Flyer
All in all – I would give the Palace Hotel a big thumbs up. I look forward to sending groups to this property.
~Caryl
