Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.sfpalace.com
Phone: +1 (415) 512-1111
Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, the Palace Hotel is one block from the Montgomery St. BART station, making public transportation extremely convenient and accessible. The Palace is also just blocks away from Union Square, Chinatown, the Financial District, and the galleries and museums in SOMA.
Accommodations
NACW 2012 delegates are offered the special conference rate of US $219 per night. The special room rate is available until March 16, 2012. To make your hotel reservation online, please click here.
Directions and Transportation
Driving
Parking is limited at the Palace Hotel. We recommend that delegates take public transportation if feasible. If it is necessary to drive, please visit http://www.sfpalace.com/directions for information on directions.
Public Transportation
From San Francisco International Airport
We recommend that you fly into San Francisco International Airport (Code SFO), which is an approximate 30-minute drive away from the hotel. The taxi cost for transportation to the hotel is $40-50.
For guests who wish to take the train, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train runs between SFO and San Francisco every 15 - 20 minutes. Simply board the any San Francisco bound train at the BART station located in the international terminal. Exit the train at the Montgomery Street Station. The Palace Hotel is located at the corner of Market and New Montgomery Street, directly across from the train station. The total cost is $8.10. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes.
From Oakland International Airport
For an equally convenient alternative, we recommend that guests fly into the Oakland International Airport (Code OAK), which is an approximate 35-minute drive away from the hotel. The taxi cost for transportation to the hotel is $55-65.
Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART) is also available for those who wish to take the train. Air Bart Shuttle leaves every 10 minutes and is $3 per person. It will take you to the nearest BART station, which is Oakland Coliseum. Take any San Francisco bound train and exit the Montgomery Station. We are located at the corner of New Montgomery and Market. The cost for the BART train is $3.80 per person. Trains arrive every 10-15 minutes, travel time 45 minutes.
History
The historic Palace Hotel was built in 1875 by architect John P. Gaynor. The majestic San Francisco building hailed 7,000 windows, 14-foot high ceilings and an unprecedented opulence. When the devastating San Francisco earthquake hit in 1906, the building survived the quake structurally, but was decimated in the ensuing fire that swept most of downtown San Francisco. It took three years of rebuilding before the Palace Hotel would re-open in 1909. Among the magical creations in the historic building of 1909 are The Garden Court, The Palace Gold Service and The Pied Piper of Hamelin mural.
Since its 1909 reopening, the new Palace Hotel attracted dignitaries, business moguls and celebrities alike. Presidents Harrison, McKinley, Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, Taft, Harding, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Clinton all spent time in this historic San Francisco hotel. Leaving its mark on the 20th Century, the historic hotel hosted President Woodrow Wilson in support of the Versailles Treaty and in 1945, catered the banquet honoring the opening session of the United Nations.
San Francisco Historic Hotel Tours
The San Francisco Palace Hotel offers complimentary hotel tours of the architectural feat accomplished to great acclaim. See this Beaux Arts gem for yourself, and discover why the Palace Hotel is consistently ranked as one of the top luxury hotels in the world! Complimentary tours of the historic building are offered on Saturday and Tuesday at 10am and on Thursday at 2pm. Meet on the right side of the main lobby. Address: 2 New Montgomery Street. Learn More.
Local Information
The City of San Francisco offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy fantastic arts, culture, history and nature. We hope that you explore and enjoy the city’s offerings.
SF Visitor Information
http://www.sanfrancisco.travel
SF MOMA
http://www.sfmoma.org
de Young Museum
http://deyoung.famsf.org
California Academy of Sciences
http://www.calacademy.org/
Golden Gate Park
http://sfrecpark.org/ggp.aspx
Sutro Bath Ruins
http://www.sutrobaths.com/
16th Avenue Tiled Steps Project
http://www.tiledsteps.org/
Crissy Field
http://www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/crissy-field.html
Battery Boutelle
http://www.nps.gov/prsf/historyculture/fort-scott-battery-boutelle.htm
Palace of Fine Arts
http://www.palaceoffinearts.org
Ferry Building Marketplace
http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
Show Your Badge Program
NACW delegates are invited to present their conference badge to select San Francisco establishments for discounts and exclusive programs. From retail stores to restaurants, entertainment to travel, these San Francisco merchants are pleased to provide special deals for conference attendees. To view the offers, please visit http://www.welcometosf.com/showbadge/badge_offers.asp?cat_id=1