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Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

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Number of Nights
1
Rooms & Guests
Maximum 8 guests per room
Rooms
(Max: 3 Rooms/person)
1
Adults
(Max: 8 total guests/room)
1
Children
(Max: 8 total guests/room)
0
AGE OF CHILDREN (REQUIRED)
Special Rates
  • French Parlor Meeting Space Event
  • Regency Foyer
  • Gold Ballroom
  • Sunset Court Wedding
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Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

A Historic and Luxurious San Francisco Wedding Destination

Weddings

Dazzle your guests with the grandeur of crystal chandeliers, soaring vaulted ceilings, plush rugs, and elegant gold accents. Elevate every moment with custom-crafted menus and the expertise of our award-winning culinary team. Nestled in the heart of downtown San Francisco, our versatile venues offer flexible floor plans and state-of-the-art AV technology, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

24

Event Rooms

43838 SQ FT

Total Event Space

1000

Capacity Largest Space

20

Breakout Rooms
Capacity Chart | Floor Plans | Equipment and Services

Start Planning Your Meetings or Events Here

Tell us about your event, then we'll contact you and plan it together

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Epicurean Excellence

Whether you like a customized menu experience or choose from one of our culinary packages, our award-winning culinary team work closely to delight your guests with bespoke menus for your celebration. Locally sourced products and sustainability are integral to menu design and culinary operation.

Dom Perignon Suite Service

Exclusive Wedding Privileges

When you choose to host your event at the Palace Hotel, you will enjoy unequaled service by our expert wedding specialists. Our team looks forward to collaborating with you on inspired, bespoke arrangements that will precisely meet the needs of you and your guests. Inquire about custom-designed wedding packages featuring loyalty award points, complimentary luxury accommodations, and a truly personalized experience from start to finish.

Presidential suite at San Francisco hotel
Ralston Ballroom

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Step inside our enchanting wedding venues and ballrooms with immersive 360-degree views—perfect for envisioning your special day in timeless elegance.

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Gold Ballroom

Weddings & Occasions

Design your dream wedding in our San Francisco luxury event spaces offering 44,000 square feet

Our hotel's elegant Grand Ballroom features crystal chandeliers and accommodations for a dance floor Learn More
Set below a glass-domed ceiling, Sunset Court is a grand San Francisco hotel wedding venue
Enrich your reception with reliable AV equipment, an onsite technician and personalized catering
Consider our Napa, Sonoma or Golden Gate Dinner Table for small- to mid-sized wedding parties
Ask about the customizable wedding packages at our San Francisco hotel wedding venues
Grand Ballroom

The Grand Ballroom

Our beautifully-appointed 9,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 1,000 attendees for a reception, and 720 guests for a banquet.

Ralston Ballroom

The Ralston Ballroom

The sophisticated 5,000-square-foot Ralston Ballroom is adorned with French sconces and original chandeliers, and accommodates 600 attendees for a reception, and 420 guests for a banquet.

Sunset Court Wedding

The Sunset Court

The sun lit glass domes illuminates the 5,000-square foot Sunset Court, which can accommodate 600 guests for a reception and 300 guests for a wedding.

Regency Foyer

The Regency Foyer

The expansive 1,500 square-foot Foyer can accommodate 250 guests for a reception.

Gold Ballroom

The Gold Ballroom

The breathtaking 5,000-square-foot Gold Ballroom is light-filled with floor to ceiling windows. This San Francisco luxury event space accommodates 600 guests for a reception and 400 for a banquet.

French Parlor Meeting Space Event

The French Parlor

The French Parlor is a captivating blend of refined elegance and intimate charm, for intimate weddings. Featuring hardwood floors, chandeliers, and views of the iconic Garden Court, this 7,000 sq ft salon hosts up to 90 guests for seated dinners or 150 for standing receptions in San Francisco.

Contact Us

Our dedicated Wedding and Event Specialists offer exceptional care and personalized service that reflect your unique vision and the timeless elegance of the Palace Hotel. To begin planning your celebration, contact us directly.

Feet Meters
Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.ft) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
Grand Ballroom (Rose and Concert combined) 108x83x18 8964 1000 550 - - 1000 720
Rose Ballroom (Half of Grand Ballroom 108x42x18 4482 500 288 - - 500 320
Concert (Half of Grand Ballroom) 108x42x18 4482 500 288 - - 500 320
Gold Ballroom 97x51x18 4947 550 300 - - 600 400
Ralston Room 108x49x17 5292 600 300 - - 600 420
Twin Peaks (North and South Combined) 78x39x14 3042 300 175 64 72 330 240
Twin Peaks North (half of Twin Peaks Meeting Room) 39x39x15 1521 - - - - - -
Twin Peaks South (half of Twin Peaks Meeting Room) 39x39x15 1521 - - - - - -
Telegraph Hill 32.5x39x10 1267 120 72 34 36 130 100
Sea Cliff 44x32.5x10 1430 140 72 40 36 150 120
Pacific Heights 40x32.5x10 1300 120 72 34 36 135 100
Marina 40x28.5x10 1140 110 72 34 36 120 90
Presidio 45x28.5x10 1282 120 72 34 36 130 100
Monterey 30x21x10 630 50 30 24 16 70 50
Sonoma 27x19.9x10 527 50 25 24 18 75 50
Napa 35x19.9x10 683 60 30 28 26 75 50
Sierra 21x20x10 420 25 18 16 - 15 20
California Parlor 47x21x10 987 70 40 32 32 85 50
Mendocino 41.5x19x10 788 70 36 32 33 85 50
French Parlor - Upper 60x21.6x11.8 1290 96 48 - 42 150 90
Montgomery Board Room 40x16x9 640 - - 18 - - -
Sutter Board Room 34.6x19x8.6 656 - - 16 - - -
Grant Board Room 27x19x8.6 513 25 18 20 15 15 -
Sacramento Board Room 31x21x8.6 640 50 26 22 - 50 30
Sunset Court East (Part of Sunset Court) 40x35x24 1400 - - - - - -
Sunset Court West (Part of Sunset Court) 48x36x24 1728 - - - - - -
Sunset Court (East and West) 110.2x42x24 5178 300 - - - 600 220
Regency Foyer 66x22x18 1452 - - - - 250 -
French Parlor - Lower 44x17.6x12.8 770 - - - - - 40
Grand Ballroom (Rose and Concert combined)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
108x83x18
Area (sq.ft)
8964
Theater
1000
Schoolroom
550
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
1000
Banquet
720
Rose Ballroom (Half of Grand Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
108x42x18
Area (sq.ft)
4482
Theater
500
Schoolroom
288
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
500
Banquet
320
Concert (Half of Grand Ballroom)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
108x42x18
Area (sq.ft)
4482
Theater
500
Schoolroom
288
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
500
Banquet
320
Gold Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
97x51x18
Area (sq.ft)
4947
Theater
550
Schoolroom
300
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
600
Banquet
400
Ralston Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
108x49x17
Area (sq.ft)
5292
Theater
600
Schoolroom
300
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
600
Banquet
420
Twin Peaks (North and South Combined)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
78x39x14
Area (sq.ft)
3042
Theater
300
Schoolroom
175
Conference
64
U-Shape
72
Reception
330
Banquet
240
Twin Peaks North (half of Twin Peaks Meeting Room)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
39x39x15
Area (sq.ft)
1521
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Twin Peaks South (half of Twin Peaks Meeting Room)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
39x39x15
Area (sq.ft)
1521
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Telegraph Hill
Dimensions (LxWxH)
32.5x39x10
Area (sq.ft)
1267
Theater
120
Schoolroom
72
Conference
34
U-Shape
36
Reception
130
Banquet
100
Sea Cliff
Dimensions (LxWxH)
44x32.5x10
Area (sq.ft)
1430
Theater
140
Schoolroom
72
Conference
40
U-Shape
36
Reception
150
Banquet
120
Pacific Heights
Dimensions (LxWxH)
40x32.5x10
Area (sq.ft)
1300
Theater
120
Schoolroom
72
Conference
34
U-Shape
36
Reception
135
Banquet
100
Marina
Dimensions (LxWxH)
40x28.5x10
Area (sq.ft)
1140
Theater
110
Schoolroom
72
Conference
34
U-Shape
36
Reception
120
Banquet
90
Presidio
Dimensions (LxWxH)
45x28.5x10
Area (sq.ft)
1282
Theater
120
Schoolroom
72
Conference
34
U-Shape
36
Reception
130
Banquet
100
Monterey
Dimensions (LxWxH)
30x21x10
Area (sq.ft)
630
Theater
50
Schoolroom
30
Conference
24
U-Shape
16
Reception
70
Banquet
50
Sonoma
Dimensions (LxWxH)
27x19.9x10
Area (sq.ft)
527
Theater
50
Schoolroom
25
Conference
24
U-Shape
18
Reception
75
Banquet
50
Napa
Dimensions (LxWxH)
35x19.9x10
Area (sq.ft)
683
Theater
60
Schoolroom
30
Conference
28
U-Shape
26
Reception
75
Banquet
50
Sierra
Dimensions (LxWxH)
21x20x10
Area (sq.ft)
420
Theater
25
Schoolroom
18
Conference
16
U-Shape
-
Reception
15
Banquet
20
California Parlor
Dimensions (LxWxH)
47x21x10
Area (sq.ft)
987
Theater
70
Schoolroom
40
Conference
32
U-Shape
32
Reception
85
Banquet
50
Mendocino
Dimensions (LxWxH)
41.5x19x10
Area (sq.ft)
788
Theater
70
Schoolroom
36
Conference
32
U-Shape
33
Reception
85
Banquet
50
French Parlor - Upper
Dimensions (LxWxH)
60x21.6x11.8
Area (sq.ft)
1290
Theater
96
Schoolroom
48
Conference
-
U-Shape
42
Reception
150
Banquet
90
Montgomery Board Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
40x16x9
Area (sq.ft)
640
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
18
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Sutter Board Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
34.6x19x8.6
Area (sq.ft)
656
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
16
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Grant Board Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
27x19x8.6
Area (sq.ft)
513
Theater
25
Schoolroom
18
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
15
Banquet
-
Sacramento Board Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
31x21x8.6
Area (sq.ft)
640
Theater
50
Schoolroom
26
Conference
22
U-Shape
-
Reception
50
Banquet
30
Sunset Court East (Part of Sunset Court)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
40x35x24
Area (sq.ft)
1400
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Sunset Court West (Part of Sunset Court)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
48x36x24
Area (sq.ft)
1728
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Sunset Court (East and West)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
110.2x42x24
Area (sq.ft)
5178
Theater
300
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
600
Banquet
220
Regency Foyer
Dimensions (LxWxH)
66x22x18
Area (sq.ft)
1452
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
250
Banquet
-
French Parlor - Lower
Dimensions (LxWxH)
44x17.6x12.8
Area (sq.ft)
770
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
40
Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.mt) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
Grand Ballroom (Rose and Concert combined) 32.9x25.3x5.5 832.8 1000 550 - - 1000 720
Rose Ballroom (Half of Grand Ballroom 32.9x12.8x5.5 416.4 500 288 - - 500 320
Concert (Half of Grand Ballroom) 32.9x12.8x5.5 416.4 500 288 - - 500 320
Gold Ballroom 29.6x15.5x5.5 459.6 550 300 - - 600 400
Ralston Room 32.9x14.9x5.2 491.6 600 300 - - 600 420
Twin Peaks (North and South Combined) 23.8x11.9x4.3 282.6 300 175 64 72 330 240
Twin Peaks North (half of Twin Peaks Meeting Room) 11.9x11.9x4.6 141.3 - - - - - -
Twin Peaks South (half of Twin Peaks Meeting Room) 11.9x11.9x4.6 141.3 - - - - - -
Telegraph Hill 9.9x11.9x3 117.7 120 72 34 36 130 100
Sea Cliff 13.4x9.9x3 132.9 140 72 40 36 150 120
Pacific Heights 12.2x9.9x3 120.8 120 72 34 36 135 100
Marina 12.2x8.7x3 105.9 110 72 34 36 120 90
Presidio 13.7x8.7x3 119.1 120 72 34 36 130 100
Monterey 9.1x6.4x3 58.5 50 30 24 16 70 50
Sonoma 8.2x6.1x3 49 50 25 24 18 75 50
Napa 10.7x6.1x3 63.5 60 30 28 26 75 50
Sierra 6.4x6.1x3 39 25 18 16 - 15 20
California Parlor 14.3x6.4x3 91.7 70 40 32 32 85 50
Mendocino 12.6x5.8x3 73.2 70 36 32 33 85 50
French Parlor - Upper 18.3x6.6x3.6 119.8 96 48 - 42 150 90
Montgomery Board Room 12.2x4.9x2.7 59.5 - - 18 - - -
Sutter Board Room 10.5x5.8x2.6 60.9 - - 16 - - -
Grant Board Room 8.2x5.8x2.6 47.7 25 18 20 15 15 -
Sacramento Board Room 9.4x6.4x2.6 59.5 50 26 22 - 50 30
Sunset Court East (Part of Sunset Court) 12.2x10.7x7.3 130.1 - - - - - -
Sunset Court West (Part of Sunset Court) 14.6x11x7.3 160.5 - - - - - -
Sunset Court (East and West) 33.6x12.8x7.3 481 300 - - - 600 220
Regency Foyer 20.1x6.7x5.5 134.9 - - - - 250 -
French Parlor - Lower 13.4x5.4x3.9 71.5 - - - - - 40
Grand Ballroom (Rose and Concert combined)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
32.9x25.3x5.5
Area (sq.mt)
832.8
Theater
1000
Schoolroom
550
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
1000
Banquet
720
Rose Ballroom (Half of Grand Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
32.9x12.8x5.5
Area (sq.mt)
416.4
Theater
500
Schoolroom
288
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
500
Banquet
320
Concert (Half of Grand Ballroom)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
32.9x12.8x5.5
Area (sq.mt)
416.4
Theater
500
Schoolroom
288
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
500
Banquet
320
Gold Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
29.6x15.5x5.5
Area (sq.mt)
459.6
Theater
550
Schoolroom
300
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
600
Banquet
400
Ralston Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
32.9x14.9x5.2
Area (sq.mt)
491.6
Theater
600
Schoolroom
300
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
600
Banquet
420
Twin Peaks (North and South Combined)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
23.8x11.9x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
282.6
Theater
300
Schoolroom
175
Conference
64
U-Shape
72
Reception
330
Banquet
240
Twin Peaks North (half of Twin Peaks Meeting Room)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.9x11.9x4.6
Area (sq.mt)
141.3
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Twin Peaks South (half of Twin Peaks Meeting Room)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.9x11.9x4.6
Area (sq.mt)
141.3
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Telegraph Hill
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.9x11.9x3
Area (sq.mt)
117.7
Theater
120
Schoolroom
72
Conference
34
U-Shape
36
Reception
130
Banquet
100
Sea Cliff
Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.4x9.9x3
Area (sq.mt)
132.9
Theater
140
Schoolroom
72
Conference
40
U-Shape
36
Reception
150
Banquet
120
Pacific Heights
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.2x9.9x3
Area (sq.mt)
120.8
Theater
120
Schoolroom
72
Conference
34
U-Shape
36
Reception
135
Banquet
100
Marina
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.2x8.7x3
Area (sq.mt)
105.9
Theater
110
Schoolroom
72
Conference
34
U-Shape
36
Reception
120
Banquet
90
Presidio
Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.7x8.7x3
Area (sq.mt)
119.1
Theater
120
Schoolroom
72
Conference
34
U-Shape
36
Reception
130
Banquet
100
Monterey
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.1x6.4x3
Area (sq.mt)
58.5
Theater
50
Schoolroom
30
Conference
24
U-Shape
16
Reception
70
Banquet
50
Sonoma
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.2x6.1x3
Area (sq.mt)
49
Theater
50
Schoolroom
25
Conference
24
U-Shape
18
Reception
75
Banquet
50
Napa
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.7x6.1x3
Area (sq.mt)
63.5
Theater
60
Schoolroom
30
Conference
28
U-Shape
26
Reception
75
Banquet
50
Sierra
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.4x6.1x3
Area (sq.mt)
39
Theater
25
Schoolroom
18
Conference
16
U-Shape
-
Reception
15
Banquet
20
California Parlor
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.3x6.4x3
Area (sq.mt)
91.7
Theater
70
Schoolroom
40
Conference
32
U-Shape
32
Reception
85
Banquet
50
Mendocino
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.6x5.8x3
Area (sq.mt)
73.2
Theater
70
Schoolroom
36
Conference
32
U-Shape
33
Reception
85
Banquet
50
French Parlor - Upper
Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.3x6.6x3.6
Area (sq.mt)
119.8
Theater
96
Schoolroom
48
Conference
-
U-Shape
42
Reception
150
Banquet
90
Montgomery Board Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.2x4.9x2.7
Area (sq.mt)
59.5
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
18
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Sutter Board Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.5x5.8x2.6
Area (sq.mt)
60.9
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
16
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Grant Board Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.2x5.8x2.6
Area (sq.mt)
47.7
Theater
25
Schoolroom
18
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
15
Banquet
-
Sacramento Board Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.4x6.4x2.6
Area (sq.mt)
59.5
Theater
50
Schoolroom
26
Conference
22
U-Shape
-
Reception
50
Banquet
30
Sunset Court East (Part of Sunset Court)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.2x10.7x7.3
Area (sq.mt)
130.1
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Sunset Court West (Part of Sunset Court)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.6x11x7.3
Area (sq.mt)
160.5
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Sunset Court (East and West)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
33.6x12.8x7.3
Area (sq.mt)
481
Theater
300
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
600
Banquet
220
Regency Foyer
Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.1x6.7x5.5
Area (sq.mt)
134.9
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
250
Banquet
-
French Parlor - Lower
Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.4x5.4x3.9
Area (sq.mt)
71.5
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
40
Banquet
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Conference and Hollow Square
Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people. Many hotels have elegant "boardrooms" for 10 to 20 people, equipped with full audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.
E-Shape, U-Shape and T-Shape
Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.
Theater
Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.
Reception
Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.
Schoolroom or Classroom
The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.
Ovals and Rounds
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.

Audio-Visual Equipment

  • 35MM Projector
  • AV Technician
  • Film Projector with Screen
  • LCD Panel
  • LCD Projector
  • Microphone
  • Overhead Projector
  • PA System
  • TV
  • TV Production Service Provider
  • Teleconferencing
  • Video Camera
  • Videoconferencing
  • Walkie Talkies

Event Services

  • Decorator
  • Electrician
  • Event Lighting
  • Locksmith
  • Message Service
  • Photographer
  • Security Guards

Event Equipment & Supplies

  • Direction Signs
  • Easels
  • Flip Chart & Markers
  • Installed Stage
  • Lobby Bulletin Board
  • Name Cards
  • Pens / Pencils / Notepad
  • Podium Lectern
  • Polling Devices
  • Portable Stage
  • Spotlights
  • Stack Chairs
  • Tables

Catering Services

  • Afternoon Break:$34.00 / Person
  • Coffee Break:$34.00 / Person
  • Continental Breakfast:$55.00 / Person
  • Dinner:$135.00 / Person
  • Full Breakfast:$65.00 / Person
  • Lunch:$90.00 / Person
  • Reception:$170.00 / Person

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