Whether you're hosting an intimate conference for 10 or a seminar for 250, The Club's facility is a great place for your next event. Location Conveniently located at the corner of Market and 2nd Streets, the office of The Commonwealth Club is in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District. Its central location makes The Club's office easily accessible via public transportation or vehicle. Get directions and information about parking garages in the vicinity. |
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The Club's facility offers a unique setting for corporate events, expos, meetings, lectures, banquets, seminars, trainings, press conferences, receptions, holiday parties and other gatherings. Club policy excludes use of the facility for fund-raising and political events (see policies and guidelines for more information).
Facility Description |
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When The Club is not hosting its own events, the facility has over 5,500 square feet of meeting space available for rent and can accommodate groups of up to 250 people.
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| Room | Board | Gold/Small | Blue/Large | Great |
| Length x Width(approx) | 25' x 20' | 25' x 30' | 55' x 55' | 27.5' x 100' |
| Room Shape | trapezoid | square | triangle | rectangle |
| Sq. Ft. | 500 | 750 | 1500 | 2750 |
| Maximum Capacity | ||||
| Reception | 14 (at table) 20 max. | 80 | 250 | - |
| Theatre | 80 | 250 | - | |
| Classroom | 40 | 125 | - | |
| Banquet | 40 | 140 | - | |
| Board | 30 | 50 | - | |
| Cost(per hr) | $100 | $125 | $250 | TBD |
| Full Day(8 hrs) | $750 | $950 | $1875 | TBD |
| Add'l Hours(beyond 8 hrs) | $75 | $100 | $225 | TBD |
Learn more (pdf) about The Commonwealth Club's facilities available for rent.
Policies and Guidelines |
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Liability Coverage Proof of Liability Coverage (aka Certificate of Insurance) with minimum of $1 million must be presented prior to event.
Hours of Use The hours of use are generally Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For events starting before 8:00 a.m. or lasting beyond 5:00 p.m., the renter will be charged $100 per hour for two Club staff person to be on the premises during the event.
Promotion/Publicity The Rental Estimate does not result in your event being posted on The Commonwealth Club web site or in The Commonwealth Club newsletter or magazine (these publications are for Club programs only). Your estimate is not a price nor a date guarantee.
Catering A list of caterers and other event-related vendors is available upon request.
Audio/Visual Equipment (including microphones, LCD projector, screen and easels) is available upon request. Rental charges may apply.
Excluded Events Club policy excludes use of the facility for fund-raising and political events.
Planning Your Event |
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The Club's staff will work with you to coordinate the logistics of your event. We recommend reserving your date well in advance; however, we can accommodate events with as little as one week's notice pending room availability. A deposit of 50 percent of the room rental fee is required to reserve your date, with the balance due upon receipt of invoice.
For further information contact:
Facilities Manager
rentals@commonwealthclub.org
Direct Phone: (415) 869-5930
Main Phone: (415) 597-6700
Main Fax: (415) 597-6729
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