For the sixth year in a row, representatives from local community organizations have partnered with the Palace Hotel's culinary team to participate in its Annual Gingerbread Decorating Competition.  On display in the Palace Hotel lobby through December 31, 2012, guests can participate by voting for their favorite Gingerbread design. When you do, you can enter to win one of three weekend stays for two at the Palace, including Sunday brunch in the Garden Court.

Three of the winning designer’s charities will receive money donated to their organization plus a check from the Palace Hotel. 

Take a break from your holiday shopping and check out the San Francisco-themed Gingerbread houses. Here's what you'll see in the lobby of 2 Montgomery Street:

• “Chinatown Wise Shopping = A Better World”  created by Bev Spector to benefit WildAid
• “The Nutcracker” created by San Francisco Ballet to benefit the San Francisco Ballet’s Children’s Enchantment Fund
• “The Cliff House” created by Marla Tellez, News Anchor NBC Bay Area to benefit Sacred Heart Community Center
• “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” created by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area dedicated development team to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
• “Sugarplum Pastry Shop” created by the supportive friends of SFCASA to benefit SFCASA
• “2012 World Series Champions Mt. Rushmore” created by the team at 7x7 to benefit San Francisco Travel Association Foundation
• “Holiday Ski Lodge” created by Tori Campbell, News Anchor, KTVU 2 to benefit Options Recovery Services in Berkeley
•  “Green House” created by Jo Anna Guerra and Don Benorden to benefit Project Open Hand
• “Have a Very GUMPSY Holiday” created by designer Dan Worm to benefit Meals on Wheels