Hotel
Features. In 1875, William Ralston's dream of opening
a property that would surpass Europe's finest lodgings became
reality. Today, the historic atrium-style Garden Court boasts
a soaring stained-glass dome and Austrian-crystal chandeliers.
The Garden Court hosts weekend Palace Jazz brunches and prepares
à la carte lunches Monday through Saturday. Maxfield's
Restaurant serves California cuisine while Kyo-ya Japanese restaurant
prepares specialties such as Zen-inspired kaiseki dinners. Pied
Piper Bar is the home of the famed Maxfield Parrish Pied Piper
of Hamilton mural. The Palace Hotel offers 53,000 square feet
of function space that includes three dramatically designed ballrooms.
Events are also accommodated in 22 smaller rooms. A weekday business
center offers full services. Wireless Internet access is available
in public areas for a fee. A pool-view fitness facility was renovated
in 2007 and features wood flooring and a complete range of workout
equipment. The light-infused atrium pool features gleaming white
tiles with blue accents. The spa houses a eucalyptus sauna and
a spa tub. Beauty treatments are performed at a poolside cabana
and two converted guestrooms function as spa treatment rooms.
Guestrooms.
The hotel's 552 guestrooms boast 14-foot ceilings and mahogany
furniture. Beds feature plush-top mattresses, luxury 300-thread-count
Frette Italian linens and down duvets. High-speed Internet access
is available for a fee. Flat-panel televisions are equipped with
cable connections, while MP3 players, CD players and DVD players
are available upon request. Bathrooms include marble vanities,
massage showerheads, terrycloth bathrobes, telephones and weight
scales. Minibars are stocked upon request.
Expert
Tip. Complimentary City Guides tours detail the hotel's
colorful role in creating San Francisco's colorful history. Tours
begin in the lobby. Details are available at the front desk.