Hotels with histories; in downtown San Francisco, the Palace reopens and Ritz-Carlton restores a temple of commerce - Sheraton Palace Hotel, San Francisco

Sunset, April, 1991

The other restaurant created in the hotel is the more formal Dining Room, open for dinner only (closed Sundays). The Lobby Lounge, overlooking the garden, is set up for breakfast buffet in the morning and for tea in the afternoon.

The hotel's location on the east slope of Nob Hill gives its guest rooms good vantages of Chinatown and the Financial District. An introductory room rate of $139 is in effect through May; after that, rate will range from $185 to $285. For reservations, call (800) 241-3333. El