Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco continues its historic 150th anniversary celebration with a full lineup of festive programming for the holiday season, perfect for family travelers.
© Courtesy of Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Festive experiences begin Thanksgiving, with a buffet of traditional and international cuisine at Garden Court. Opt for a more intimate, three-course meal at Pied Piper. Attend the property’s annual tree lighting ceremony Dec. 5, 6–8 p.m. This year’s theme is The Nutcracker. Delight in live music, complimentary hot cider, hot cocoa and ginger cookies during the event.
Bring your little ones to a special afternoon tea with Santa, offered select dates throughout the holiday season. Adults may opt for the adults-only Tipsy Gingerbread Workshop. Available Dec. 12 and 19, 4–5:30 p.m., the gingerbread house-making session will be led by the hotel’s executive pastry chef. Garden Court hosts holiday music performed live by a string band every Monday and Tuesday, 12–2 p.m., in December. The restaurant also hosts a lavish Christmas Day brunch with a carving station, festive dim sum, raw oysters, decadent desserts and more. Book the Holiday Nights & Cable Car Rides package for your holiday stay, available Nov. 20–Jan. 10.
© Courtesy of Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
“Palace Hotel is a worthwhile visit year-round, but it has an extra special magic during the holidays,” said Angie Clifton, general manager, Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco. “As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we are honored to continue welcoming new and returning guests to partake in our curated itinerary of festive holiday experiences and hope that families will create memories to last a lifetime here with us.”
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