InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco takes conferences, banquets and galas of up to 550 guests in its Peacock Court ballroom, receptions of 182 at the Top of the Mark lounge, and board meetings of 12, with more than a dozen rooms in between. The hotel stands at 999 California Street, on the crest of Nob Hill, and opened in 1926.
Seminars and company events
The hotel sells its rooms for seminars, workshops, board meetings, corporate expos and social events. The ballroom floor pairs Peacock Court with the Room of the Dons, so a plenary and a large breakout can sit side by side. The mezzanine adds the combined Six Continents and George D Smith rooms for 145, used for conferences and banquets, plus a wood-paneled Board Room with a long executive table for 12 and smaller rooms such as Harvard and Stanford. The first and second floors hold a further set of small rooms, including Pine, Mason, Taylor, Barclay and Willard, for breakouts of about 20. The hotel lists meeting registration, printing, shipping, Wi-Fi throughout and event planning, and a floor plan and catering menu can be downloaded from the meetings page.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings use the same main rooms: Peacock Court for a large dinner and dance, the Room of the Dons for a mid-size celebration, and Top of the Mark for a reception with a view of the bay. The event planning team arranges menus and decor.
Rooms and capacities
Peacock Court, the grand ballroom with gold and ivory walls and floor-to-ceiling windows: 4,312 square feet, 550 guests. Room of the Dons, decorated with seven-foot murals by Maynard Dixon and Frank Van Sloun: 2,109 square feet, 250 guests. California Room and Powell Room, adjoining: 1,586 square feet, 120 guests. Top of the Mark, the Art Deco lounge and terrace on the top floor: 3,535 square feet, 182 guests. Six Continents and George D Smith combined: 145 guests. Lobby Terrace, under a glass ceiling: 100 guests, for cocktails or registration. Florentine and Garden, connected rooms on the ground floor: 25 guests each. Harvard: 25. Pine: 20. Board Room: 12.
Accommodation
The hotel offers Cosy and Classic rooms, Junior Suites and one- and two-bedroom suites. A group can reserve its block on site, and pets are accepted.
Catering
Events are catered by the hotel's own team of chefs and beverage staff, who adapt menus for each event. The hotel has two restaurants and bars, including Top of the Mark and the Nob Hill Club.
History and setting
The Mark Hopkins opened in 1926 and celebrates its centennial on December 4, 2026. The hotel says it has received royals, presidents and performers in Peacock Court. Top of the Mark, on the top floor, gives a 360-degree view over downtown, the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay, and is known for its "100 Martini" list.
Getting there
The hotel sits on Nob Hill at the corner of California Street, in the center of San Francisco, a short ride from Union Square and the Financial District. On-site parking and electric vehicle charging are available.
