San Francisco Holiday Events

Celebrate San Francisco holiday events at the Palace Hotel - a charming and historic destination for Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Brunch, New Year's Eve Celebrations, and our legendary Afternoon Tea. Share the holiday joy in San Francisco at the gorgeous Palace Hotel, where traditions and memories are shared for a lifetime.

View our Holiday Event Schedule.

Thanksgiving in San Francisco at the Palace Hotel
Experience the warm family traditions of Thanksgiving at the Palace Hotel with our grand Thanksgiving Day Brunch in the Garden Court or Grand Ballroom. This Thanksgiving feast features roast turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie, decadent biscuits, an array of culinary delights - from pasta to dim sum - and live musical entertainment. The day after, enjoy our famous Afternoon Tea - a relaxing tradition after holiday shopping. View the Brunch menu.

Take & Bake Biscuits
A favorite for decades, the Palace Hotel Take & Bake Biscuits are ready to bake and promise to bring pleasure to your dining table this Thanksgiving. Our delicious biscuits are available by the dozen with your choice of buttermilk, herbed or combination. Combination boxes contain six buttermilk and six herbed biscuits each. To purchase Palace biscuits, visit the Garden Court or the Concierge Desk. Only $20.00 per dozen!

Afternoon Tea in San Francisco
Enjoy the romance and tradition of Afternoon Tea in San Francisco in our beautiful Garden Court.  Please make your reservations by calling us at 415-546-5089. Holiday Afternoon Tea. Santa Claus Tea.

Christmas Events at the Palace Hotel
Celebrate the Season at the Palace Hotel with our Annual Gingerbread Competition Display & Gingerbread Class, Grand Holiday Buffet Brunch and Santa Claus Tea in our beautiful Garden Court. 

Host your San Francisco Holiday Event at the Palace Hotel
Celebrate your annual holiday party in style when you indulge in a special holiday reception in one of the many venues at the Palace Hotel. Click here for more details.

7th Annual Gingerbread Competition
Have your vote count this holiday season. Starting November 23rd, signature gingerbread structures will be displayed throughout the hotel lobby. These masterpieces are designed and decorated by a member of the Palace culinary team and participants from local community organizations. All proceeds generated from your votes and donations are given to local charities that have been selected by the participants. Previous beneficiaries include PAWS, Meals on Wheels, SFCVB, the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley and many more. Please be sure to visit the Palace Hotel this holiday season and see what this year’s designers have come up with. Click here for more details.