Palace Hotel
A landmark downtown hotel famous for the stained-glass Garden Court atrium.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
The glass-domed Garden Court is genuinely jaw-dropping and sets the tone for a grand, historic stay.
Our read - 02
It feels formal and storied rather than trendy.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Palace Hotel earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Palace Hotel works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Palace Hotel delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Palace Hotel isn't cheap for what it is.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You are traveling solo
Solo, it depends on the day.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, Palace Hotel is hit or miss.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Union Square (short walk)
- Market Street transit
- SFMOMA and Yerba Buena (walkable)
- Quieter residential neighborhoods
- Can feel corporate during big events
What you're paying for
Classic, generously sized rooms in a landmark building; rates run high and may include a fee, so confirm what's included. Suites and higher floors carry a premium.
Plan it well
- Cost
- $$$$
- Timing
- Year-round
- Booking
- Direct or OTA
- Getting there
- Downtown near Market Street; close to BART/Muni