Grand Cafe at the Hotel Monaco
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501 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Contact: Special Events
Phone: 415/292-0100 x234
www.grandcafe-sf.com
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Description
Like the diminutive country it was named for, the Hotel Monaco combines French sophistication and Mediterranean charm, and it offers the added attraction of American efficiency and modern conveniences. Its eclectic décor harmonizes with almost any wedding style, whether you’re wearing yards of tulle and seed pearls, or sporting a linen suit and a single calla lily. And this versatile hotel also welcomes business or social gatherings of all types.
Situated in San Francisco’s bustling theater district two blocks from Union Square, the Hotel Monaco was built in 1910, but has recently undergone a complete renovation. The new owners kept many of the hotel’s original Beaux-Arts features, such as tall arched windows, stately columns, and black marble and bronze filigree staircases perfect for a bride to float down. Fanciful trompe l’oeil ceiling domes, hand-painted geometrical friezes, and a tasteful selection of modern art keep the look contemporary.
The Paris Ballroom is the hotel’s largest reception space. Red velvet screens, black marble buffet tables topped with miniature topiaries, and wrought-iron chandeliers provide warm elegance. Smaller groups can choose either the Vienna or Athens Rooms, both similar in style to the Paris Ballroom. All three rooms can be divided if desired.
For intimate celebrations, the Foyer is ideal. A striking white inglenook fireplace, graceful potted palms, and trompe l’oeil ceiling domes depicting fluffy clouds and hot-air balloons give the room a soaring, airy quality. The Sydney Lounge, on the lower lobby level of the hotel, manages to extend the open feeling of the Foyer through the clever use of mirrors, more potted palms and graceful Empire love seats. It even has its own scaled-down marble staircase, so necessary for that grand entrance.
If money is no object, rent the Grand Cafe Restaurant next door. Decorated in a lively Art Deco/Nouveau style in earthy shades of gold, brown and maroon, its cozy ambiance and cheerful fin de siècle posters are guaranteed to take the chill out of the gloomiest San Francisco day. We don’t know if Prince Rainier has ever graced the Hotel Monaco with his presence, but we’re sure he’d feel quite comfortable here, and so will you.
Capacity
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Max. Seated Indoors: 175 Max. Seated Outdoors: |
Max. Seated Indoors: 170 Max. Seated Outdoors: Max. Standing Indoors: 300 Max. Standing Outdoors: |
Max. Seated: 200 |
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Fees & Deposits
The room rental fee ranges $250–1,000 depending on the number of guests and rooms rented; the fee may be waived if the event total exceeds a certain amount; call for details. To reserve your date, 25% of the estimated total is required as a refundable deposit; the balance is payable within 72 hours of the event date. Catering is provided through the Grand Cafe. Seated luncheons start at $30/person, dinners at $42/person. There is a $100 bartender fee; a $2/person fee will apply if you bring in your own wedding cake. Tax and a 20% service charge are additional. For business meetings, the room rental fee starts at $200/half-day block; catering costs, tax and service charges are additional.
Availability
Year-round, daily until midnight. Early morning hours by arrangement.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedBYO w/ Corkage Fee Sites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners On-Site Accommodations Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided, no BYOKitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: CBA, extra charge Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: CBA Parking: nearby garages or valet, extra fee Accommodations: 201 guestrooms Telephone: pay phones; analog & DSL CBA Outdoor Night Lighting: no Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no Cleanup: provided View: no Other: event coordination |
MusicIndoorsw/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsNo ViewSite TypeHotelRestaurant Historic/Landmark Building Banquet/Events Facility RestrictionsAlcohol: provided, or WC corkage $15/bottleSmoking: designated areas Music: amplified OK within limits Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: not required Other: no rice, glitter, birdseed or confetti |
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415/292-0100 x234
www.grandcafe-sf.com
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