San Francisco Marriott Marquis

The San Francisco Marriott Marquis is a large convention hotel at 780 Mission Street in the SoMa district of San Francisco, California, directly across from Yerba Buena Gardens and the Moscone Center. Its distinctive exterior, often compared to a jukebox because of its curved, arched top and ribbed facade, makes it one of the most recognisable buildings on the downtown skyline. The location is excellent for conference attendees and museum visitors alike: SFMOMA, the Contemporary Jewish Museum and the Museum of the African Diaspora are within a few blocks, Montgomery Street BART and Muni station is a short walk, and Union Square is about ten minutes away on foot. The hotel is among the largest in the city, with about 1,500 rooms, and the interior is built around a tall atrium lobby. Accommodation includes King rooms, rooms with Two Queens and suites, with upper floors offering views over the city and Yerba Buena Gardens. Amenities listed include a restaurant, a bar, an indoor pool, a fitness centre and free Wi-Fi. The indoor pool and fitness centre are useful for guests with long days of meetings or sightseeing. Dining on site includes a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner and a bar, and the very large scale of the hotel means that casual food options are available for guests who prefer not to leave the building, while SoMa has many other restaurants within a few blocks. Service is oriented toward groups, conventions and business travellers, with meeting space, a business-focused concierge desk and efficient check-in processes for large numbers of guests. Nightly rates typically run from about $220 to $480, with the highest prices during major conferences. Leisure visitors will find the location convenient for museums and transit, although the hotel is busier and less intimate than smaller boutique properties. Advance booking is advisable whenever a large event is scheduled at Moscone Center.