Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Few red flags — 4.5★ guest rating

5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 5,553 reviews · ~$446/night

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StaySane Score

high confidence

How we scored it

Quality & cleanliness

4.5★ guest rating

Location & access

4.7★ location/transit/airport access

Trust & class

5,553 reviews, 5-star, 13 amenities

Price fairness

fairly priced for the area

Not part of the score — a cheap room can be cheap for reasons we can't see

Property87% positive · 8% negative

Service81% positive · 15% negative

Fitness72% positive · 17% negative

Pool76% positive · 11% negative

Bar68% positive · 18% negative

Business69% positive · 10% negative

BarRestaurantRoom service

On-site food & drink, as listed by the property.

Wi‑Fi ($)Parking ($)Indoor poolAir conditioningPet-friendlyFitness centerFull‑service laundryAccessibleKid-friendlySmoke-free property

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Typically ~$446/night. Check your dates for a live rate.

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