Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

The Palace Hotel sits at 2 New Montgomery St. The building marks a transition between the dense city core and the waterfront, just a ten-minute walk from the Financial District.

Most hotels in this part of town treat their common areas as transit points, but this property centers itself on a vast, glass-domed conservatory for breakfast. It is a more grounded choice than the glass towers near Union Square, which is a fifteen-minute walk away. While the neighborhood leans into modern efficiency, this building remains a relic of a more formal era. It appeals to those who prefer to avoid the sterile feel of the newer blocks nearby.