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Convention Facilities
2026-05-19 17:54:40
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MARINA DISTRICT
FORT MASON CENTER FOR ARTS & CULTURE
Square Feet: 165,000
Capacity: More than 12,000 on campus
2 MARINA BOULEVARD, BUILDING C, ROOM 260, SAN FRANCISCO 94123
415-345-7557 | fortmason.org | sales@fortmason.org
Distance from The Moscone Center: 3.0 miles
GREEN FEATURES:
Set in a National Park, FMCAC is a national leader in sustainability.
LOCATION
Located in a national park on San Francisco's northern waterfront, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture offers spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. Registered as a National Historic Landmark, the tranquil campus hosts a variety of waterfront venues away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. The arts campus hosts a curated collection of acclaimed galleries, museums, theaters, restaurants, bars and cafes, making it one of San Francisco's most vibrant cultural districts.
GATEWAY PAVILION
The Gateway Pavilion at Pier 2 is an acclaimed 66,000-square-foot waterfront space with expansive San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz views. Situated next to the Festival Pavilion on the Bay, the Gateway Pavilion is perfect for large gatherings, including conferences, trade shows, exhibitions and more, featuring flexible meeting space, a 2,200-person capacity and award-winning green design elements.
With the addition of the Gateway Pavilion at Pier 2, FMCAC can accommodate events of more than 10,000 attendees on our waterfront campus.
KEY FEATURES
• Atrium: more than 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space located on the ground floor
• Mezzanine: 15,000 square feet of exhibition space on the second floor
• Main Gallery: a 2,000-square-foot foyer with 24-foot-high walls on the ground floor
• As many as nine additional spaces that can be used for breakouts
• Multiple bathroom facilities, an elevator bank, catering room and second-floor production office
• More than 500 on-site parking spaces
• Wireless internet access and telecommunication services
• Direct vehicular access
• Office space/production facilities
UNION SQUARE
PARC 55 SAN FRANCISCO – A HILTON HOTEL
Sleeping Rooms: 1,024
Suites: 73
55 CYRIL MAGNIN STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94102
415-392-8000 | parc55hotel.com | sfosf-leads@hilton.com
Distance from The Moscone Center: 0.6 miles
LOCATION
At the energized heart of San Francisco, Parc 55 places your attendees at the pulse of the city. One block from Powell Street Station, steps from the cable car turnaround, and walking distance to The Moscone Center, Union Square, and the Financial District. Adjacent to Hilton San Francisco Union Square, with shared amenities and one seamless team. The city's most dynamic address for groups who want to feel connected to San Francisco from the moment they arrive.
MEETING/BANQUET FACILITIES
30,685 square feet of flexible event space across 21 meeting rooms and three dedicated floors. The Cyril Magnin Ballroom seats 600 theater style or 1,000 for a reception — supported by a 6,840-square-foot pre-function foyer. The Embarcadero Room offers 5,060 square feet of bright, open space. The Market Street Room features three sweeping bay windows and natural light. On-site Certified Meeting Planners, Encore A/V and award-winning catering.
AMENITIES
• 1,024 guest rooms, each featuring signature bay windows with sweeping city views
• Michelin-starred dining on-site — the only major convention hotel in San Francisco with this distinction
• Cable 55 restaurant and bar — available for private group dining and receptions
• 24-hour fitness center
• Adjacent to Hilton San Francisco Union Square — shared amenities include rooftop pool, Cityscape Sky Bar and on-site FedEx Office store
• One unified team across both properties — seamless room blocks, coordinated logistics
• Comprehensive event branding: lobby signage, elevator wraps, key card customization and digital displays
• Award-winning catering and fully customizable banquet experiences
• Professional A/V by Encore, on-site Certified Meeting Planners and 24-hour event services
LEVEL TWO
LEVEL THREE
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UNION SQUARE
HILTON SAN FRANCISCO UNION SQUARE
Sleeping Rooms: 1,921
Suites: 151
333 O’FARRELL STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94102
415-771-1400 | 800-HILTONS | Fax: 415-923-5036 | hiltonsanfranciscounionsquare.com | sfofh-leads@hilton.com
Distance from The Moscone Center: 0.7 miles
GREEN FEATURES:
We are Superior Energy Performance®-certified by the U.S. Department of Energy
LOCATION
Positioned at the heart of San Francisco, Hilton San Francisco Union Square places your attendees at the center of everything. Walking distance to The Moscone Center, steps from the Financial District, Union Square and Chinatown. The Powell Street cable car is at your front door. The Bay, the bridges and the city's most iconic neighborhoods — all within easy reach. The West Coast's most strategically located convention headquarters.
MEETING/ BANQUET FACILITIES
The largest hotel on the West Coast. 134,000 square feet of meeting and event space across 73 function rooms — from the Grand Ballroom with programmable LED lighting and 20-foot ceilings to intimate Executive Conference Center boardrooms. Three dedicated breakout floors. Cityscape Sky Bar, San Francisco's highest sky bar, for unforgettable receptions. On-site Certified Meeting Planners, Encore A/V and an on-site FedEx Office store.
AMENITIES
• 1,921 guest rooms and suites across three towers — including the highest private balconies of any hotel in San Francisco
• Cityscape Sky Bar — San Francisco's highest sky bar, 46th floor, 360° views of the Bay and bridges
• 24-hour grab-and-go market for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Vista Room on the 45th floor — panoramic city views for VIP dinners and intimate receptions
• Award-winning catering and fully customizable banquet experiences
• Professional A/V by Encore, on-site Certified Meeting Planners and 24-hour event services
• Comprehensive event branding: lobby signage, elevator wraps, key card customization and digital displays
• On-site FedEx Office store — the only major hotel in San Francisco with this convenience
• Shared amenities with adjacent Parc 55 San Francisco
• Pet-friendly
• 24-hour fitness center
BALLROOM LEVEL
GRAND BALLROOM LEVEL
LOBBY LEVEL
FOURTH FLOOR
SIXTH FLOOR
FORTY-FIFTH FLOOR
FORTY-SIXTH FLOOR
SOMA
SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT MARQUIS
Sleeping Rooms: 1,500
Suites: 144
780 MISSION STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94103
415-896-1600 | 888-575-8934 | Fax: 415-442-6104 | marriott.com/sfodt | sfodtsalesteam@marriott.com
Distance from The Moscone Center: 0.2 miles
GREEN FEATURES:
Recognized as the City's Largest Green Business
LOCATION
The hotel boasts an ideal location in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, across from The Moscone Center and steps away from Union Square shopping, restaurants, museums, Chase Center and Oracle Park. The 39-story skyscraper has a sleek, modern design with sweeping city and water views.
MEETING/ BANQUET FACILITIES
Meeting and event planners have over 175,000 square feet of contemporary indoor and outdoor meeting space to choose from. The hotel features the largest hotel ballroom in San Francisco, with 40,000 square feet of space. Sixty-eight breakout rooms are available for small, intimate board meetings to large conventions of up to 4,000 people. As the largest green business in the city and the third largest in the state, we prioritize sustainability.
AMENITIES
• Contemporary modern guest rooms
• Presidential Suites with terraces
• 39th-floor View Lounge, breathtaking panoramic views of the city
• COR Health & Fitness – 10,000 square feet of workout space
• On-site FedEx business center
• Three restaurants/lounges
• 6G cutting-edge Wi-Fi
• M Club Lounge
• Fresh, locally sourced menus tailored for your group’s needs
• Redcoat personalized event support for seamless experiences
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