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Palace Hotel, San Francisco [Master Thread]
Aug 15, 2011, 1:47 pm
#122
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When I checked in, the front desk clerk said I'd been upgraded to a room facing Market Street. I can't say that I thought that this is a good thing, since I was on the 3rd floor and it was a bit noisy
I would definitely stay here again, especially if I can get the same $161 prepaid rate!
I would definitely stay here again, especially if I can get the same $161 prepaid rate!
Hotel was sold out so we only had a normal room, but the high ceilings made it feel bigger.
The only real annoyance that I had was that the Market Street doors were often closed so you'd have to walk around to the New Montgomery entrance.
Nov 18, 2011, 6:00 pm
#123
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I've searched this thread and I can't find the answer to this - please forgive me.
Does anyone know if the room that President Harding died in is still in existence (roughly)? According to history it was room 8064.
Can this room (or whatever the room is labelled today) be booked?
Does anyone know if the room that President Harding died in is still in existence (roughly)? According to history it was room 8064.
Can this room (or whatever the room is labelled today) be booked?
Nov 29, 2011, 8:55 pm
#124
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So on Sunday's there is no-where you can have breakfast in the hotel ? As they have their Sunday Brunch menu starting at 10:30am ?
So on Sunday's there is no-where you can have breakfast in the hotel ? As they have their Sunday Brunch menu starting at 10:30am ?
Jan 3, 2012, 3:45 pm
#126
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http://www.sfpalacerestaurants.com/gardencourt
So on Sunday's there is no-where you can have breakfast in the hotel ? As they have their Sunday Brunch menu starting at 10:30am ?
So on Sunday's there is no-where you can have breakfast in the hotel ? As they have their Sunday Brunch menu starting at 10:30am ?
Apr 23, 2012, 11:28 pm
#127
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I did a weekend stay here last weekend. I booked two rooms, but no upgrade for each.
One plat benefit choice is a continental breakfast in the atrium which is nice.
The rooms I had were a bit small (think european standard) and personally I like the W a few blocks down a bit better.
Its uncommon, but they attempted to charge a $200 room service bill to my room a number of times. Each time I saw it on the folio I asked them to take it off because it wasn't mine, but the next day it was right back on there.
Overall, great location, though it can be noisy on Market. Stay here if you have a meeting in the hotel or close by. Otherwise consider the W or St. Regis a few blocks east.
One plat benefit choice is a continental breakfast in the atrium which is nice.
The rooms I had were a bit small (think european standard) and personally I like the W a few blocks down a bit better.
Its uncommon, but they attempted to charge a $200 room service bill to my room a number of times. Each time I saw it on the folio I asked them to take it off because it wasn't mine, but the next day it was right back on there.
Overall, great location, though it can be noisy on Market. Stay here if you have a meeting in the hotel or close by. Otherwise consider the W or St. Regis a few blocks east.
Jul 6, 2012, 4:16 pm
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I've stayed here approximately half dozen times in the last year and can confidently say Platinum upgrades here are rare animals if they exist at all. The best I've ever (but always) received is a Market St. facing room, which as other posters mentioned, that isn't necessarily an upgrade if you're a light sleeper.
It's a nice hotel and the standard rooms are generous considering the age of the hotel, but I'm one of the rare few who prefers a corner room in the old tower of the St. Francis over the Palace. Maybe I'm just a sucker for clean pocket-change.
Dec 24, 2012, 10:53 pm
#129
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I've searched this thread and I can't find the answer to this - please forgive me.
Does anyone know if the room that President Harding died in is still in existence (roughly)? According to history it was room 8064.
Can this room (or whatever the room is labelled today) be booked?
Does anyone know if the room that President Harding died in is still in existence (roughly)? According to history it was room 8064.
Can this room (or whatever the room is labelled today) be booked?
Dec 25, 2012, 6:44 am
#130
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I've stayed at this hotel as Plat twice and had great upgrades both times.
The first was a large 2 room suite overlooking market right during the Chinese New Year Parade.
The second was the Presidential Suite on a Sunday night, for one night.. and it was amazing.
It's an old hotel but really well kept with lots of history, I like it a lot.
The first was a large 2 room suite overlooking market right during the Chinese New Year Parade.
The second was the Presidential Suite on a Sunday night, for one night.. and it was amazing.
It's an old hotel but really well kept with lots of history, I like it a lot.
Jan 12, 2013, 4:05 am
#131
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Did President Harding die at The Palace?
I'm wondering if you ever found the answer to this question. I'm staying at the Palace tonight, on the 8th floor, and there is a room across the hall from mine that is marked "Presidential Suite". (Room 888.) Could it be the one? My room's windows face the interior courtyard, and Harding is supposed to have died in a room overlooking Market Street.
I am curious to hear about more recent stays? I know (as a Plat) that the breakfast amenity is continental (lame!) and SPG recognition is spotty. I am attracted to stay @ The Palace for its BART/proximity to SFO!
Recent comments appreciated, thanks in advance!
Jan 14, 2013, 11:48 am
#132
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President Harding did pass away at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco. According to this web site, the room number at the time was 8064. Whether or not the room number has since been changed to 888, I suppose someone at the property might be able to say.
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William R. Sanders
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Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
That's disappointing. The history of this hotel is one of the reasons I like it.