Classy old hotel, a little pricey for what you get
I stayed at the Palace for a conference in November - I used the AAA breakfast package rate. It's a really neat (and big) old hotel in a good location (if you want to stay downtown). Short walk to most meetings in the financial district, and a good (flat) place to run from if you want to get out and get some exercise. The hotel itself is well kept up for how old it is, and breakfast in the Garden Court is a must at least once - really beautiful venue with great food (can't comment on the price since it was included with my room). Vaulted ceilings everywhere, including in the rooms make it feel really spacious. My only complaints - the bathroom was a little dated, but not terrible given that the building is over 100 years old and they charged a ridiculous fee for wifi - they shouldn't be charging at all given the room rates and they make you pay an extra fee for the highest download speed. Staff was great. I'd probably look for someplace a little less expensive next time.