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The first grand hotel in
San Francisco, the Palace Hotel today defines a city of historic
stature and lively culture, sophisticated and playful all at
once. Matching the luxury of a bygone era to the smart rhythm of
modern San Francisco, this is a place where you'll feel equally
at home in business suit or swim goggles, where even formal
dining under sparkling chandeliers can be the perfect occasion
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In
the heart of downtown San Francisco, the Palace recreates the
elegance and glamour
of nineteenth-century high society. Vaulted ceilings, ornate
gilding, and Austrian leaded crystal chandeliers - almost every
architectural detail is true to the original 1875 design. With
one dramatic exception. After the Earthquake and fire of 1906,
the hotel's two-acre high carriage entrance was transformed into
one of the world's most luminous dining rooms, the Garden Court.
Here, as throughout the hotel, an elevated sense of being
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| Dining
at the Palace upholds our long standing tradition of catering to
a guest's every need. Beginning with the refinement of the
Garden Court, where graceful columns soar above marble floors
towards a dome of stained glass, and the menu is as elaborate as
the gold leaf sconces and mirrored doors. At Maxfield's, a
relaxed club atmosphere sets the scene for acclaimed Californian
fare. Next door, the Pied Piper Bar proudly displays the famous
Maxfield Parrish mural of the Pied Piper of Hamlin, painted for
the hotel's re-opening in 1909. But the most historic items
await at Kyo-ya, whose delicate creations come from
centuries-old recipes of authentic Japanese cuisine. |
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Throughout the
century, decision-makers have gathered here. For today's
business travelers, the Palace affords a rare combination of
cutting-edge technology and aesthetic pleasure. With a
self-contained Conference Center, offering a full-service
Business Center and 19 separate function rooms. Three classic
ballrooms - the Grand, the Ralston, and the Gold - that lend
drama to any event, with turn-of-the-century flourishes such as
a marbled fireplace and gilded orchestra cage. And trained
meeting professionals to manage every detail. |
| Nowhere else do
modern comforts merge so seamlessly with the old-world grandeur.
Of course, what will make your stay here extraordinary is our
scrupulous attention to your every need, even a midnight
hankering for hot chocolate. And with twice daily housekeeping
and evening turn-down, you're sure to find your room always as
perfect as when you first arrived. |
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Rejuvenation is
the mission of our newly created health spa. In our
fully-equipped exercise room, you may tailor your workout to
your mood, whether it calls for weight training or rigorous
cardio sessions. Our sauna enables your body to release
impurities, while our whirlpool drums away stress with its
gentle rhythm of pulsing water. And the cool sanctuary of our
indoor lap pool invites you to shed all cares. If you find
yourself breathless during a workout, the likely culprit is the
stunning skylight, where sun filters through the latticework of
an exalted dome. |
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