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Price range: $24,000 - $135,000
Couples usually spend $85,000
Reception
$3,000 starting price
Ceremony
$4,000 starting price
Bar service
$75 per person
Bar service
$75 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2024

Make your moment feel like magic at the Palace Hotel, a luxury wedding venue in the heart of San Francisco, California. Since 1875, this exquisite property has left both visitors and locals awe-inspired, becoming the first of the Emerald City's premier hotels. Today, its team invites you and your soon-to-be spouse to share in its outstanding legacy.

Facilities and Capacity

Although the Palace Hotel has seen many restorations, its various function spaces and palatial interiors still exude the glory of the Gilded Age. Inside, you'll find a magnificent 5,000-square-foot ceremony space enhanced by a panoramic glass dome. Up to 600 witnesses are welcome here, making it a fabulous room for big, bold declarations of love. For celebratory drinks, look no further than the Regency Foyer, a beautifully decorated anteroom that showcases classic and contemporary artwork. Here, guests will be treated to stunning views of downtown San Francisco, visible through draped floor-to-ceiling windows. Receptions of up to 420 can take place in the Ralston Ballroom and Gold Ballroom, while larger banquets are best hosted in the Grand Ballroom. The hotel's regal suites are open to those staying the night, and with world-class restaurants and lounges right downstairs, guests will have plenty to do before they take off.

Services Offered

Weddings at the Palace Hotel can be arranged with the help of customizable rental packages. These include chairs, tables, white linens, and high-end audiovisual equipment. When it comes to catering, the in-house culinary team goes above and beyond to bring your visions to life, creating a menu that reflects your unique palate. The hotel's photographers, decorators, and other event personnel are also happy to contribute to your one-of-a-kind wedding experience.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$4,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$75

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
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Reviews of Palace Hotel

3.7 out of 5 rating
3.7 out of 5 rating
3 Reviews
73% recommend it
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    3.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    3.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    3.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    3.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
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Elle Sent on 10/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Palace hotel is an INCREDIBLE venue to have a wedding! I just had my wedding for 70 guests in the beautiful French Parlor room which overlooks the garden court downstairs with its gorgeous chandeliers. We received compliments all night on how beautiful the venue is.

I chose this venue for several reasons:
1. The entire hotel is absolutely beautiful. There are so many places in the hotel to take amazing photos on your wedding day. It's the type of place where we will return to get a drink or meal in the garden court and reminisce about our wedding day.
2. Convenience for out of town guests to stay in SF rather than fly in and then drive far after a long flight.
3. Last but certainly not least, the amazing venue wedding coordinator, Natalia! She was one of the reasons my fiancé and I ended up choosing the venue. She was very personable from the beginning but we had no idea how great she would be throughout the entire process. We almost chose another venue that was more affordable but she just seemed like someone we wanted to work with for our wedding and we were right! She went way beyond what was expected from the planning process to the wedding day and we can't thank her and the Palace hotel enough!!!

In the end, the Palace Hotel completely surpassed our expectations and we were able to create a custom package that fit exactly what we wanted for our guests. I did so much research before deciding on this venue... starting with 40 venues on a spreadsheet factoring in 20+ columns of info including price (f&b min, price per head, room/other fees), location, space, photo opps, availability, etc and narrowed down it down further to 5 places to visit. There's no other place I'd choose for my wedding if I could do it all over again!
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The K. Sent on 04/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Wedding at The Palace Hotel

If you’re looking for a wedding venue that combines timeless elegance, impeccable service, and a touch of San Francisco magic, look no further than the Palace Hotel. Nestled in the heart of downtown San Francisco, this historic gem offers a truly unforgettable experience for couples and their guests. From the moment we arrived, we truly felt like royalty.

The Palace Hotel’s opulent surroundings took our breath away. The Sunset Court, with its panoramic glass ceiling, provided a stunning backdrop for our ceremony. As I walked down the sequin aisle toward my partner, I felt like a character in a fairy tale. The crimson-red flowers in the Ralston Ballroom added a touch of romance, and the entire ambiance was nothing short of enchanting.

Jennifer Mitchell, our dedicated wedding specialist, was an absolute gem. Her meticulous planning and warm demeanor put us at ease throughout the entire process. She listened to our vision, offered creative ideas, and ensured that every detail was flawlessly executed. Jennifer’s commitment to excellence made our wedding day stress-free and magical.

To the entire Palace Hotel team, thank you for making our dream wedding a reality. Your dedication, professionalism, and warmth touched our hearts. We’ll forever treasure the memories created within your historic walls.

Sonia
Sonia Sent on 08/22/2022
1 out of 5 rating

Terrible Service

At the beginning, it was a dream to hold my wedding at the beautiful Palace Hotel. But things fell apart as the wedding date inched closer and closer due to the incompetence of the event managers and the hotel staff. For example, the hotel disputed special items we had added for our reception experience after vendors were selected and paid for in full. They did this even though they were well aware in advance and hadn't told us otherwise. Additionally, we settled all charges prior to the wedding date as specified in the contract. Now they are charging our credit cards additional fees without our authorization and against the terms of the contract, even after we confirmed numerous times that there would be no additional charges. Finally, the wedding day experience was ruined by their staff. The bartenders at the reception were rude to our guests, the event managers messed up the timings we had previously specified for the transition from the ceremony to cocktail hour and reception, making our guests wait in the reception hall for over an hour. The food at the reception came out cold, they served a different dessert to our guests than what we had ordered, the coordinator from the hotel left before the reception ended, and the hotel did not listen to us about the dim lighting and romantic ambiance I had requested numerous times for the reception. Save yourself a headache - do not hold your wedding here!
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Palace Hotel frequently asked questions

Palace Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Palace Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Palace Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
Palace Hotel is recommended by 73% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.7 in quality of service, 3.7 in average response time, 3.7 in flexibility, 3.7 in professionalism and 3.7 in value.

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