Palace Hotel San Francisco, San Francisco, Avoid

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Palace Hotel San Francisco	Average Price: $284 Check Rates

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2 New Montgomery Street

San Francisco, 94105 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 9 of 37
Average review rating: 4.01

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (2) , Expedia (49) , MyTravelGuide (160) , Travelocity (15) , TripAdvisor (781) , YahooTravel (35)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	Recent comments complained about parking fees.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. try to avoid events or meetings at the hotel.

"Always a delight " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/30/2012 Vote

2. We walked all the way to the Fisherman's Wharf thru Chinatown after a smallcable car ride to avoid a huge hill.

"Old world elegance in great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/16/2012 Vote

3. When I remembered, it was past the 4:00 pm cut-off time to avoid one-night penalty.

"Customer Service Review ONLY " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/21/2011 Vote

4. My suggestion to the hotel would be to avoid putting your Platinum SPG members in rooms directly above the entrance where they will have the joy of listening to bellmen blowing their whistles continually (it's a busy hotel) for taxis.

"A bit noisy on the front side of the hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/12/2011 Vote

5. Had breakfast here which I would recommend you avoid - very poor buffet choice although I understand this place is famous for Sunday Brunch.

"Grand Dame of a Hotel with lots of history and character " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/15/2011 Vote

6. avoid, but swing by to see the lobby free.

"Overpriced, small rooms, historic lobby but staff seem to have become complacent " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/4/2011 Vote

7. avoid this hotel.

"Stay somewhere else! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/30/2010 Vote

8. If you want value for money,including free wi-fi which is pretty standard in most of the hotels I've stayed in and reasonably priced meals then avoid it at all costs.

"Beautifully appointed but horribly overpriced! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/25/2010 Vote

9. Cable cars only five minutes away, although get there early to avoid the queues.

"Affordable style in a great location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/13/2009 Vote

10. avoid eating and drinking here.

"Beautiful lobby " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/2/2009 Vote