A San Francisco landmark since the nineteenth century, the Palace Hotel combines historic grandeur with a central downtown location near Market Street, Union Square and the city’s cable cars. Its most recognisable space is the Garden Court, a glass-domed dining room that preserves the hotel’s ceremonial character. Rooms and suites have been updated for contemporary comfort while retaining a sense of heritage. The indoor pool, Pied Piper bar and layered public spaces make the property feel both civic and storied rather than simply metropolitan.