The Battery is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 72 at dinner and 120 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$46,000 (our estimate), reached from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 25–40 minutes by car.
The Battery
The Battery offers a significant advantage for destination weddings: guests can sleep where they celebrate, eliminating transportation logistics across San Francisco.
About The Battery
The Battery offers a significant advantage for destination weddings: guests can sleep where they celebrate, eliminating transportation logistics across San Francisco.
This Financial District hotel provides on-site accommodations with 144 rooms, allowing you to control the entire guest experience from ceremony through morning-after brunch.
Historic architecture meets modern event spaces, with waterfront views of the Bay and Ferry Building.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 72 guests
- Standing reception
- 120 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 14 rooms
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$46,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$175 to US$300 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- No
- Pets
- No
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SFO, 40 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- No
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
The place
- Swimming pool
- No
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bring your own wine
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 144 rooms available on-site for guest accommodations, reducing logistical complexity
- Located at the historic Battery complex with views of San Francisco Bay and the Ferry Building
- Multiple event spaces totaling approximately 8,000 sq ft of flexible venues
- Walking distance to the Embarcadero, shops, and restaurants, guests don't need to leave the neighborhood
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at The Battery; welcome reception in hotel lobby or lounge
- 6:00 PMRehearsal in ceremony space
- 10:00 AMHair and makeup at hotel suites
- 3:30 PMCeremony begins
- 4:00 PMCocktail hour with Bay views
- 5:00 PMReception dinner and dancing
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch for departing guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SFO · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into San Francisco International Airport.
- Direct line
- (415) 230-8000
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we house all our wedding guests at The Battery?+
The hotel has 144 rooms available. If your guest count exceeds this, nearby hotels in the Financial District and Embarcadero are within walking distance, making it easy to keep the group together.
What spaces are available for ceremonies and receptions?+
The Battery offers multiple flexible event spaces suitable for ceremonies of 20–150 guests and receptions of similar capacity. Contact the venue directly for specific room configurations and availability.
Is there outdoor space for ceremonies?+
The Battery's location offers waterfront proximity and outdoor areas with Bay views. Confirm specific outdoor availability and weather contingency plans when booking.
What is included in wedding packages?+
Pricing varies based on guest count, season, and services selected. Reach out to their events team at http://www.thebatterysf.com/ for detailed package information and custom quotes.
How accessible is The Battery from the airport?+
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 19 miles away with a 25–40 minute drive depending on traffic. Ride-share, shuttle, and rental car options are readily available.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 72 guests
“Capacity: Reception 120, Seated 72, Theater 70 | 1,500 sq. ft.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 120 guests
“The Battery can accommodate a meeting for a group as small as four, or if you’re envisioning something on a grander scale, our largest event space can accommodate up to 120 guests.”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 14 rooms
“The Battery's 14-suite luxury boutique hotel invites both members and the public to stay as Resident Members, enjoying full access to the club's amenities, thoughtful design by Ken Fulk, and 24-hour front desk service.”
Read the source for roomsWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“The Battery offers the flexibility to book multiple event spaces simultaneously or reserve the entire property for an exclusive full buyout.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“The Battery offers the flexibility to book multiple event spaces simultaneously or reserve the entire property for an exclusive full buyout.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“They were married on the rooftop of the Battery in San Francisco, where views of the Transamerica building served as the backdrop for their modern fall ceremony.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“With in-house catering, dedicated event managers, and our high standard of service, The Battery makes every event feel effortless and unforgettable.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: Yes
“Corkage/Bottle Fee – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol For A Fee”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“Our property is set in the heart of San Francisco's financial district in a private building that contains four bars, two restaurants, 14 hotels rooms, a Penthouse Suite, and gorgeous private event spaces.”
Read the source for bar on siteExclusive use required: No
“The Battery offers the flexibility to book multiple event spaces simultaneously or reserve the entire property for an exclusive full buyout.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredPets: No
“No pets”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Children are welcome guests at The Battery, and especially during the day on Sundays.”
Read the source for childrenParking: No
“While the club does not provide on-site parking, paid street parking is available nearby.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“The Courtyard Deluxe ADA room offers a king bed, work desk, comfortable seating area and ADA compliant accommodations.”
Read the source for step-free accessReception indoors: Yes
“They celebrated with a rich, jewel-toned dinner reception designed by Ruby and Rose, where I captured so many candids with my Holga that felt timeless, regal, and a little bit rock n roll, just like the couple themselves.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“The whole evening was brought to life by their captivating energy, ending with the newlyweds pouring a champagne tower and dancing the night away with all of their guests.”
Read the source for space for dancingSwimming pool: No
“There’s no on-site gym but hotel guests can pick up a free pass to The Pine Street Equinox, which is about a 10 minute walk away and encompasses a steam room, spa and 75 foot pool.”
Read the source for swimming poolGardens: Yes
“Tucked away from the city buzz, the Garden offers lush greenery and a rare dose of quiet in the heart of San Francisco.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“Set inside the iconic Musto Building, each space is thoughtfully designed by Ken Fulk and blends old San Francisco charm with modern touches.”
Read the source for historic building