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).
This hotel has a resort fee of $35 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).
Resort fee includes use of the following amenities: - $10 credit per day at Cirque Bar coffee shop - Access to LiveFit gym + wellness - Wireless access in guest room and throughout public areas - PressReader - Access to hotel bicycles (subject to availability) - One movie per stay - Local telephone calls. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.
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 5251 reviews
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Pluses and minuses
Jun 7, 2025SalfromILCave Creek, Arizona
This is a fancy old hotel and that has its pluses and minuses. On the plus side, the public areas are ornate and beautiful. The service is absolutely top notch. The rooms are spacious with tall ceilings. Surprisingly good Internet. The location is close to a lot of shopping and restaurants. But that comes with some cautions. Being old, the… Read more
This is a fancy old hotel and that has its pluses and minuses. On the plus side, the public areas are ornate and beautiful. The service is absolutely top notch. The rooms are spacious with tall ceilings. Surprisingly good Internet. The location is close to a lot of shopping and restaurants. But that comes with some cautions. Being old, the windows are single pane so the outside noise is quite loud. It’s pricey for room sizes. Getting Netflix or Prime on the TV is a joke. Try getting ice. It’s available but they want you to use the bellman. Space in their room fridge? Completely filled with purchase items. So it’s 3 stars at best for us. Read less
Exceptional Service and Timeless Elegance
مايو 28, 2025sensuyCulver City, California
The Fairmont San Francisco is absolutely stunning. The architecture is both unique and timeless, creating a truly classic and elegant atmosphere. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional Valet was friendly and accommodating, setting the tone for a wonderful stay. Christian at the front desk went out of his way to ensure our comfort… Read more
The Fairmont San Francisco is absolutely stunning. The architecture is both unique and timeless, creating a truly classic and elegant atmosphere. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional Valet was friendly and accommodating, setting the tone for a wonderful stay. Christian at the front desk went out of his way to ensure our comfort by upgrading our room to a double queen, as our original reservation was for just one queen bed and we were a party of three. I also want to extend a special thank you to Jesse Caetano, Director of Food & Beverage, who personally reached out to check in and offer assistance during our stay. I was visiting family in San Bruno and celebrating my birthday, and to my surprise, I was welcomed with a thoughtful birthday amenity of assorted pastries in the room they were absolutely delicious. Thank you, Fairmont San Francisco, for making my stay truly unforgettable. Your staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and special. I can’t wait to return. Read less
Old San Francisco charme
مايو 24, 2025GourmandTrashPandaKirkland, Washington
The hotel is stunning! The entryway is gorgeous and nicely remodeled and rooms are comfortable at a reasonable price. Sleep quality is okay (the bed sucks and the AC sounds like an airplane), but the view of Alcatraz is stunning. Yes, the minibar is overpriced, but there is a convenience store 3 mins away by foot. Go get your snacks over there.… قراءة المزيد
The hotel is stunning! The entryway is gorgeous and nicely remodeled and rooms are comfortable at a reasonable price. Sleep quality is okay (the bed sucks and the AC sounds like an airplane), but the view of Alcatraz is stunning. Yes, the minibar is overpriced, but there is a convenience store 3 mins away by foot. Go get your snacks over there. Would I stay again? My main gripe with the hotel is that it is on top of a hill. As such, walking to the hotel is pretty much impossible. Either you take the cable car or an uber. Otherwise, yes, I think I found a quaint place in the city. Read less
Exorbitantly over charged for mini bar
مايو 19, 2025Sightseer48029106244
We had a bad experience as a couple . We stayed for one night, and used only 2 items from the minibar amounting to USD 26٫07, Whereas the hotel overcharged us with USD 157٫52 . They emailed us a bill listing items not used by us. I think the house keeping staff mischievously used the remaining items in the mini bar and wrongly reported it for… Read more
We had a bad experience as a couple . We stayed for one night, and used only 2 items from the minibar amounting to USD 26٫07, Whereas the hotel overcharged us with USD 157٫52 . They emailed us a bill listing items not used by us. I think the house keeping staff mischievously used the remaining items in the mini bar and wrongly reported it for final billing. Infact, we have been cheated by the hotel . A hotel of such ambience and excellent reputation proved that it cheats its customers once they check out. Read less
Overcharged for Mini Bar - Disappointing Experience
مايو 18, 2025Wander59160692948
We stayed at the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel for one night on مايو 11, 2025. While the hotel's historic charm and location were impressive, we were left disappointed due to a serious billing issue. We consumed only 2 items from the mini bar - Trumer Beer ( USD 9٫78) and Bulleit Bourbon( USD 16٫29) -totaling USD 26٫07. However, we were charged USD… Read more
We stayed at the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel for one night on مايو 11, 2025. While the hotel's historic charm and location were impressive, we were left disappointed due to a serious billing issue. We consumed only 2 items from the mini bar - Trumer Beer ( USD 9٫78) and Bulleit Bourbon( USD 16٫29) -totaling USD 26٫07. However, we were charged USD 157٫52, with the bill later emailed , including several items we never used. We raised the issue with the hotel, as the bill clearly included incorrect charges. We suspect that the cleaning staff have mistakenly reported the mini bar consumption, which unfortunately wasn't properly verified before billing us. For a hotel of this reputation, we expected better attention to detail and customer service when it comes to resolving billing discrepancies. We hope Fairmont reviews their mini bar reporting and billing practices to prevent similar issues for future guests. Read less
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