Grosvenor Suites Near Moscone Convention Center

The Moscone Center is San Francisco's premier meeting and exhibition facility situated on two adjacent 11-acre blocks bounded by Mission, Folsom, Third and Fourth Streets. Situated in the heart of downtown, the Moscone Convention Center is within convenient walking distance of the Grosvenor Suites as well as downtown San Francisco's Financial District and Union Square.

The existing 1.2 million square foot convention center anchors the central blocks of the 87-acre Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. The north and south lobbies and the Esplanade ballroom stand as features defining more than a million square feet of overall building area. Thus, a bold and unifying design theme, incorporating both structural features and large expanses of glass to maximize light distribution, were essential elements.

For both Moscone Convention Center South and North, the relationship between the largely underground site and the pressures of the water table called for an unusual approach to excavation and foundation work. Nearly 1.2 million cubic yards of earth were excavated from the two 11-acre blocks, followed by pouring a 7-foot thick steel-reinforced concrete mat built to withstand constant ground water pressure.

The Moscone South lobby, granite paved and glass enclosed, is dramatically supported by four large, tubular steel trusses weighing 65 tons each and spanning more than 120 feet.

The North Lobby features extensive use of skylights and large expanses of glass on both north and south exteriors, admitting ample natural light. The complex also features a unique 1906 carousel, hands-on interactive children's garden, a café and concession stands.

Across the street, the resplendent Yerba Buena Gardens rests atop Moscone North encompassing six-acres of the neighborhood and includes a "sister cities" garden, two cafes and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. So if business conventions are your plan, stay at the Grosvenor Suites a hotel in downtown San Francisco.