In 1875, the Palace Hotel debuted as the world's largest and most luxurious hotel, towering eight stories over San Francisco. An architect had been commissioned to study Europe's finest hotels and make them pale in comparison- and when The Palace opened its doors for the first time, a parade of famous guests visited the hotel and stood in awe of its magnificence. Admirers were awed by the hotel's four hydraulic elevators known as rising rooms. Now guests could reach the hotel's top floors without effort. For over 125 years, the hotel's opulence has been enjoyed by many generations of society's elite. Today San Francisco's Palace is a bridge from the Old World to the modern city. Lavishly restored with loving attention to its rich past, boasting beautiful vaulted ceilings and original Austrian crystal chandeliers, the Palace recreates the elegance and glamour of 19th century high society. Host to presidents, royalty and giants of industry, the Palace is centrally located downtown and adjacent to the Financial District.

The Palace's 552 luxurious guest rooms have been newly restored with the latest in modern luxury with traditional mahogany furnishings and updated fixtures, creating a perfect balance of practicality and comfort. Moreover, The Palace indulges guests with the superior quality of service that gave the Age of Elegance its name. Seamlessly blending old world charm with new world modern technology, The Palace provides the ultimate luxury hotel experience.