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Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 266: Hotel History: The Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California
Stanley Turkel | June 1, 2022
by Stanley Turkel, CMHS Hotel History: The Palace Hotel (1909), San Francisco, Ca (556 rooms) San Francisco and the Palace Hotel have shared a common heritage for more than 140 years. Inspired by a visionary developer, William Chapman Ralston, the Palace Hotel was known as the “Grande Dame of the West”, a hotel of timeless elegance and unprecedented opulence. It was designed by architect John P. Gaynor as the largest, costliest and most luxurious hotel in the world. To finance its $5 million cost, Ralston exhausted his Bank of California which collapsed in late August 1875. Soon thereafter, Ralston’s body was found floating in San...
Palace Hotel San Francisco Appoints Clif Clark as General Manager
the Palace Hotel | May 31, 2018
San Francisco, CA - The Palace Hotel is pleased to welcome Clif Clark as general manager of the historic hotel in San Francisco. Clark comes to the Palace from the Marriott San Francisco Airport Waterfront in Burlingame, California. As general manager, he led his team to achieve consistent revenue growth and record breaking years of profitability and guest satisfaction. Clark recently oversaw a complete renovation of the property. It was his focus on team work and quality service that produced outstanding results during his time at the hotel. Clark brings a lifelong commitment of hard work, unwavering determination and a strategic visio...
The Palace Hotel Names Chadwick Howard Director of Restaurants & Bars
the Palace Hotel | August 2, 2016
San Francisco, CA - The Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in San Francisco is pleased to announce Chadwick (Chad) Howard as the Director of Restaurants & Bars. Chad joined the Palace team in October 2014 as a Restaurant & Bar Manager. In his new role, Chad manages 82 associates, 3 managers and 1 manager in training. He will oversee the operation of 3 iconic dining venues at the Palace Hotel; the 135 seat landmark Garden Court, the 40 seat GC Lounge and the famous 120 seat Pied Piper. He will also supervise In Room Dining for the 556 room luxury property. Chad began his career in hospitality with Starwood Hotels & Resor...
The Luxury Collection and Kyo-ya Complete Year-Long $40 Million Renovation of The Palace Hotel
October 5, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO --October 5, 2015-- Part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:HOT), The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts with its owner partner, Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts, today announced the completion of the extensive $40 million renovation of The Palace Hotel . The San Francisco icon features redesigned guestrooms and reimagined public spaces, including the famed Garden Court. On track to surpass 100 hotels in more than 30 countries by the end of 2015, The Luxury Collection is one of the world's fastest growing luxury hospitality brands, continuing to expand and improve its renowned hotel portfolio around the world. "Ent...
