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 5232 reviews
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Missing Wedding Ring, Naked Woman
Jan 27, 2025Shawn Oisin F
I used the spa and was told to remove my jewelry right before a massage. I was given no place to put my items so I slipped them into the robe they supplied me. Long story short, they found my necklace in a washer machine, but not my wedding ring. There is a total lack of taking care of guest. I was so polite during the whole process until I…
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I used the spa and was told to remove my jewelry right before a massage. I was given no place to put my items so I slipped them into the robe they supplied me. Long story short, they found my necklace in a washer machine, but not my wedding ring. There is a total lack of taking care of guest. I was so polite during the whole process until I realized that the management wrote me off, never reached out to me, and never replied to my email. Instead they had an employee who doesn't even work at the location talk to me. It felt very cowardice of the Fairmont and admin of the company. To top off my visit, after my massage I wasn’t told where to go. I opened the wrong door shocking a woman who was in a massage room exposed. We were both completely embarrassed by the situation. This just shows another level of the company not looking for the wellbeing of their guest.
I’m really disappointed how the admin handled and treated me and the situation, especially considering the amount of money I regularly spend with the company, in the thousands.
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Birthday getaway back to the Bay Area
Jan 26, 2025DLC509360Mount Vernon, Washington
Visited SF for a lovely birthday getaway. We splurged on a suite at the Fairmont. It was worth every penny. We thoroughly enjoyed our corner Suite. We couldn’t stop looking at the west, north and east views. We lucked out on the blue sky filled weather. The spacious living room was great to relax in. Suite had a nice big bathroom with amazing…
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Visited SF for a lovely birthday getaway. We splurged on a suite at the Fairmont. It was worth every penny. We thoroughly enjoyed our corner Suite. We couldn’t stop looking at the west, north and east views. We lucked out on the blue sky filled weather. The spacious living room was great to relax in. Suite had a nice big bathroom with amazing water pressure. Appreciated the comfy robes. Enjoyed breakfast to the room twice. The omelettes, pastries and fruits were exceptional. Loved having quality coffee/Nespresso in the room. Housekeeping kept us refreshed, fluffed and folded every day. Room service staff were also exceptional. Enjoyed the Tonga room too. Fairly crowded and not super “traditional” tiki like in previous decades, but still fun. The Wiki Wiki drink was delicious.
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NO HOT WATER
Jan 23, 2025Carole G
NO HOT WATER. We went for a very important appointment. Woke up Tuesday and the hotel had no hot water. So we were not able to get showered and ready for out appointment. The staff acted like it was no big deal. Had we been at the Days Inn, I would not be writing this review. But since we were spending a lot of money to stay at this…
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NO HOT WATER. We went for a very important appointment. Woke up Tuesday and the hotel had no hot water. So we were not able to get showered and ready for out appointment. The staff acted like it was no big deal. Had we been at the Days Inn, I would not be writing this review. But since we were spending a lot of money to stay at this particular hotel, I feel like more than oh sorry we will comp your coffee would have been appropriate.
Very Disappointed
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An iconic landmark
Jan 16, 2025Rosiegirl2Nanaimo
Perfectly located at the top of Nob Hill, this hotel is iconic. The room was very comfortable and had great views of the Bay (when the sun broke through the fog) We enjoyed a beautiful dinner there and watched the moon rise from the very quiet outdoor gardens with our own bottle of wine.
A lovely hotel experience in San Francisco!
Royal, Regal and, At The Top of the Hill!
Jan 15, 2025markwilliamsheehanSydney, Australia
Excepional service levels, and a grand lobby atmosphere here. I oftentimes work on copy deadlines at 2, 3 or 4 am and I discovered a fabulous desk, tucked-away in the lobby-area to set up and work alongside my coffee cup. The room has fabulous views of SFO Bay and beyond. Great ammenties kit. Wde coved the sailing races, and reviewed eateries; a…
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Excepional service levels, and a grand lobby atmosphere here. I oftentimes work on copy deadlines at 2, 3 or 4 am and I discovered a fabulous desk, tucked-away in the lobby-area to set up and work alongside my coffee cup. The room has fabulous views of SFO Bay and beyond. Great ammenties kit. Wde coved the sailing races, and reviewed eateries; a double treat this trip...
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Missing Wedding Ring, Naked Woman
