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Fairmont San Francisco embodies the grandeur of this historic city. It effortlessly combines impeccable service with luxurious rooms and top-notch facilities. As it’s set high atop Nob Hill, you’ll enjoy great city views and can practically hop on the cable cars from outside the hotel. When it comes to eating, you’ll find some delicious local food at the hotel’s three restaurants. Why not treat yourself to traditional afternoon tea at the weekend or visit The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar for, apparently, the best Mai Tai in the city.
Amenities
Babysitting service
Wheelchair access
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Valet parking
Close to City Centre
Where is it
The Fairmont is located at the only spot in San Francisco where each of the city's cable car lines meet. Centrally located for Fisherman's Wharf, the Financial District and Union Square.
Hotel information
606 elegant rooms on 23 floors in 2 building with 7 lifts. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV with pay-per-view films, WiFi*, telephone, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar*, safe, hairdryer, iron and board, and bathrobes. Fairmont Rooms with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Fairmont Exterior Rooms with views of Nob Hill neighbourhood offer 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Fairmont Deluxe Rooms are located in the more contemporary tower building with views of Nob Hill with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Fairmont Signature Rooms are located on the highest floors of the tower with views of the bay with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Laurel Court Restaurant and Bar (authentic local cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and weekend afternoon teas). The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar (open for dinner Wed–Sat). Cirque Bar (Grab & Go Breakfast). Live Fit Gym and Wellness Spa* (sauna, steam room, massage and fitness classes). Room service*. 24-hour laundry service*. Babysitting service*. Valet parking $85.50 inclusive of tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
*Denotes local charge.
Based on 5183 reviews
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A don't-miss Old San Francisco classic
Sep 29, 2024Judith_S_11122Los Angeles, California, United States
A “grande dame” hotel lovingly preserved, showing a few wrinkles but still gracious and beautiful. The service was uniformly top-notch, especially Sean at the door and Christian at the front desk. Our room was surprisingly large for an old hotel, and everything was immaculately clean. The bed was very comfortable, and the e-connectivity was quite…
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A “grande dame” hotel lovingly preserved, showing a few wrinkles but still gracious and beautiful. The service was uniformly top-notch, especially Sean at the door and Christian at the front desk. Our room was surprisingly large for an old hotel, and everything was immaculately clean. The bed was very comfortable, and the e-connectivity was quite adequate. High-end bathroom amenities were included, along with safe, ironing board, padded hangers, and full-length mirrors. Housekeeping quickly swapped out the feather pillows for foam pillows, to accommodate an allergy. Dining was expensive, and the food quality in the Tonga Lounge was poor, although the live music was excellent. Recommend having a drink and enjoying the band, then going to any of the excellent nearby restaurants for dinner - Le Parc Bistro, for example. The hotel's location at the top of Nob Hill offers spectacular views from most guest rooms. Pro tip: you can walk down Nob Hill to Union Square etc., but unless you’re into mountain climbing, take the cable car back up to the hotel. It’s the San Francisco way!
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Decent
Sep 24, 2024Andrew KWardington, United Kingdom
Great location, just overpriced, the restaurant/ bar experience was poor. Poor breakfast for 2 was 90 dollars tea and two poached egg and bacon on toast for 2... staff were not engaged and I just feel an air of complacency...room was clean but not exceptional.
Great hotel with history and a good location . Excellent staff services .
Sep 19, 2024jj274aberdeen
Great location lovely balcony room with good views.
Bathroom facilities small and disappointing. Staff all very helpful and engaging
Room service overpriced , soup with bread $35 bottle of water $9 .
In room coffee / tea supplies minimal and had to ask to be refreshed .
Cleanliness and housekeeping very good
A wonderful stay
Sep 17, 2024Kati W
We had a beautiful stay at the Fairmont Hotel. The staff were top notch. They really made our stay the best. Our maid service was amazing, the front desk helped us upgrade our room to one with beautiful view for first timers to San Francisco and the bell hop kept our luggage safe.
The court yard was beautiful and fun to people watch on.
This place lives up to its storied reputation… best location and service in San Francisco
Sep 16, 2024andrew-s-woodSanta Monica, California
Everyone knows the Fairmont and it is the ultimate destination hotel in San Francisco. A whole chain has been named after it… and I’ve stayed in quite a few of their hotels. However, though I’ve been in and around the flagship for decades, I never stayed here. I just figured it was so big and popular I might have a better time somewhere else…
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Everyone knows the Fairmont and it is the ultimate destination hotel in San Francisco. A whole chain has been named after it… and I’ve stayed in quite a few of their hotels. However, though I’ve been in and around the flagship for decades, I never stayed here. I just figured it was so big and popular I might have a better time somewhere else that’s smaller and lower-key. And while I’ve enjoyed the other hotels in town I’ve been to, it turns out the Fairmont deserves its reputation as the ultimate, classic hotel on top of Nob Hill. It has the best location in a city that is so beautiful but which has so many issues in some neighborhoods currently (not this one, fortunately), you kind of have to re-think where you want to spend your time. (I’m thinking of Union Square in particular). I definitely felt safe up here and it was a nice feeling.
Check-in was easy and quick (amazing considering there are over 600 rooms). Cameron at the front desk was just the best… charming, friendly, efficient, welcoming, with a lot of great tips and insights about the hotel. I came here for the vistas and we got them. We stayed in a suite with incredible ones. The room was in excellent shape and nicely decorated. And did I mention the views? Okay. I did. They are really stunning. (You might get a little fog... we did... it was atmospheric but ultimately, I prefer a clear day). If it’s in your budget, definitely spring for a Bay View in the Tower. You will be wowed. I also want to thank Lucas, whom I spoke to a few days before check-in to request a high floor. We got one and we appreciated it. Very much.
Dinner was via room service, which was incredibly fast, friendly and pretty tasty. Best hotel pepperoni pizza I’ve ever had, in fact. Breakfast was very good as well.
Check-out was easy, too. Cameron was there so we got to thank him in person for being a great ambassador for the hotel from start to finish.
All in all, we had the best time here and I look forward to coming back and spending more time roaming the public spaces. This place has amazing history and you can feel it… there’s a book in the room which explains it all… fascinating stuff. And so many performers and dignitaries have come through here, it’s remarkable… it’s still where presidents stay when in town.
There aren’t too many historic, classic hotels in such beautiful locations operating at this level anymore… in fact, I can’t actually think of one this big and well-run at a relatively affordable price point. It was worth the wait and I will definitely be returning soon.
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A don't-miss Old San Francisco classic
