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Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

San Francisco, CA, USA
$300-550/ nuit

Réservez si You want to feel like a Gilded Age railroad tycoon with a modern expense account.

Pourquoi les gens l'adorent

8.8⭐549 avis
  • The Garden Court is arguably the most beautiful room in San Francisco
  • Heated indoor pool with a glass dome (a rarity in SF)
  • Location is dead-center for business (Moscone) and shopping (Union Square)

En bref : A stunning historic shell that sometimes relies too heavily on its past glory while charging you $72 to park your car.

Évalué par @travelwiththedoctor : We spent the most romantic weekend here! The history is palpable—breakfast under the chandeliers at the Garden Court was the highlight of our trip. Honestly, swimming in that glass-domed pool while looking up at the city skyline is a core memory now.

Ce que les clients qui ont séjourné ici ont dit

The hype

Guests are consistently awestruck by the lobby and pool but often underwhelmed by the small, sometimes tired rooms.

Reality check

You're paying for the lobby, not the bedroom. Multiple reports of 'sticky carpets' and 'missed spots' by housekeeping in 2025 suggest the cleaning standards have slipped slightly.

  • You appreciate architecture more than square footage
  • You need a heated indoor pool to survive SF's 'summer'
  • You are a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist fishing for an upgrade

Propreté et entretien

8.2
  • Housekeeping: Generally good, but recent 2025 reviews cite 'missed spots' and 'trash left behind'.
  • Bathroom hygiene: bathrooms are usually spotless but can feel dated; check shower curtains for wear.
  • Maintenance: Historic charm means occasional peeling paint or slow drains; not brand-new crisp.
  • Linens & towels: High quality Frette linens, usually pristine and white.
  • Odors & scents: Lobby smells of fresh flowers; older rooms can have a faint 'vintage' (musty) scent.

Sleepability™

7MODÉRÉ
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0-4BRUYANT
4-7.5MODÉRÉ
7.5-10SILENCIEUX
  • Market Street trams and sirens (street-facing rooms)
  • Thin connecting doors in some suites

Avant de réserver

Bon à savoir

  • The 'Destination Fee' situation is tricky—expect high a la carte costs for Wi-Fi ($14.95) and breakfast ($49) if not bundled.
  • The Pied Piper bar is walk-in only and gets packed with the after-work crowd by 5pm.
  • Safety note: Market Street at night can be sketchy; stick to New Montgomery St entrance after dark.

Quoi emporter

  • Swimsuit for the glass-domed indoor pool
  • Earplugs if you crave a city view (Market St is loud)
  • Dressier layers—the lobby vibe is 'old money' and you'll feel underdressed in sweats

Génie des chambres

Meilleurs choix

  • Grand Deluxe Room (high floor) for better light and slightly more space
  • Internal Courtyard rooms for silence (but accept the lack of view)

Chambres à éviter

  • Standard Superior rooms on floors 2-4 facing Market Street (noise trap)
  • Rooms near the elevator banks (noise bleed reported)

Génie de demande de chambre – copier & coller

“I am a light sleeper and would prefer a room facing the internal courtyard. I understand the view is limited, but quiet is my priority. High floor preferred for natural light.”

FAQ et astuces cachées

Tout ce que vous voulez vraiment savoir avant de réserver.

Is the pool heated?

Yes, and it's indoors under a glass dome, making it usable year-round despite SF's fog.

How much is parking?

Valet is approx. $72/night. Self-parking at nearby garages (like the White House Garage) is half the price but less convenient.

Is breakfast included?

Rarely. The buffet in the Garden Court is legendary but costs ~$49 per adult.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, but it'll cost you a $150 non-refundable fee per stay. 40lb weight limit.

Is the area safe?

Generally safe by day, but Market Street gets gritty at night. A police standoff in Dec 2025 was a rare major incident, but homelessness and drug use are visible nearby.

Does the room have a fridge?

Yes, usually a minibar/mini-fridge, but often full of sensors. Ask for a personal fridge for meds/leftovers.

Conseils d'initiés

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    The Green Goddess dressing was invented here in 1923—order the crab salad in the Garden Court to taste the original.

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    Don't pay for the hotel breakfast every day; 'The Bird' down the street does an amazing chicken biscuit for a fraction of the price.

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    The 'Pied Piper' painting in the bar is by Maxfield Parrish and is worth $10M+; go admire it with a $20 cocktail instead of a museum ticket.

5 choses à savoir avant de partir

  • 💡The 'Gym' is surprisingly well-equipped for a historic hotel, located on the 4th floor.

  • 💡There is no coffee maker in standard rooms—you have to call room service or go to the lobby.

  • 💡The elevators can be painfully slow during morning rush hour.

  • 💡The 'City View' often just means looking at the office building across the street.

  • 💡Housekeeping has been hit-or-miss lately, with reports of missed trash and dusty corners.

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