Since 1875, sophisticated travelers from around the world have called the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, home. The hotel has played host to kings and queens, presidents, and dignitaries. Important social and political affairs of San Francisco have taken place in this property's historic ballrooms and Garden Court. The guests can choose from a diverse selection of in-house restaurants. From the award-winning upscale Garden Court to the relaxed atmosphere of the Pied Piper Bar, there is a place for every type of guest. Located on the fourth floor, the Palace's beautiful health club features a sky-lit swimming pool, whirlpool, full-service health spa, sauna, and fitness center. The business center provides secretarial services such as photocopying, package shipping and handling, and facsimile receipt and transmittal, as well as computer, audio visual, translation, and notary public services. Valet parking is available and the Palace Garage is conveniently located across the street from the main entrance of the hotel. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service, concierge assistance, dry cleaning and laundry service, a business center, complimentary shoeshine service, currency exchange, and wireless Internet access in meeting rooms. The 552 spacious guest rooms are focused on comfort and style, having recently been refurbished with traditional mahogany furnishings and updated fixtures. All rooms have 14-foot ceilings and windows that open for fresh air. The guest rooms feature climate control, safes, refrigerators, complimentary bottled water each day, large executive desks, dual-line telephones, terry-cloth robes, web TV, voicemail, and hook-ups for personal computers and facsimile machines. Each bathroom features marble vanities, tiled flooring, hairdryers, telephones, magnifying mirrors, and deluxe amenities.