$199 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 26, 2013 Check-out: May 27, 2013

Fairmont San Francisco

5 stars
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
149 reviews
Lovely San Francisco stay!

Best hotel! Reminded us of The Drake back in Chicago. We loved it! See full review

  • Iver5
  • Apr 9, 2013
Amazing Stay!

We will definitely stay here again. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The room was exactly... See full review

  • Ginaa828
  • Dec 14, 2012
Historic grandeur overlooking the Golden Gate City

This Nob Hill mainstay, dating back to 1907, blends contemporary and historic tastes. Decorative touches such as marble floors and Corinthian columns evoke turn-of-the-century grandeur, while modern conveniences such as high-speed Internet and a full-service fitness center and spa keep travelers grounded in the present. Three well-regarded restaurants offer options for every meal, and the city's oldest Tiki bar provides a break from the formality of the hotel.

Highlights
  • The hilltop location delivers panoramic and breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay
  • Hop on any one of the city's cable cars right out front
  • Union Square shopping is only a four-block walk from the hotel
Rooms

Accommodations -- 591 rooms, 62 of them suites -- span two buildings: the original, circa-1907 structure and a tower built in the 1960s. Rooms vary in size (325-425 square feet; up to 6,000 for suites), but all come with flat-screen televisions, Frette luxury linens, MP3 docking stations and Miller Harris toiletries. Many also offer stunning views of San Francisco Bay, while Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access are available in all (fees apply).

Features

The hotel has received numerous awards, including the AAA Four Diamond Award and ExxonMobil Four Star Award.

Marble floors and Corinthian columns trimmed in gold accentuate the ornate Main Lobby. This area, spruced up in 1999, transports guests back to 1907, when the hotel opened. It may also transport TV fans back to the 1980s: Aaron Spelling's "Hotel" series was shot here.

The United Nations Charter was drafted in the hotel, and even the concierge service is historic. Dating back to 1973, it's the first formal concierge desk in the U.S.

All guests have access (fees apply) to the on-site Club One at Nob Hill Health Club, a full-service facility with spa and fitness center.

Grab a Mai-Tai at the Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar, a kitschy-but-lovable Tiki lounge on the site of an old (circa-1920s) indoor pool. On weekend nights, a band on a floating stage serenades patrons with Polynesian tunes .

Transportation
  • San Francisco International Airport (18 miles)
  • Oakland International Airport (16 miles)
  • Cable car stops (1 block)
  • BART (6 blocks)
  • MUNI bus (1 block)
Attractions
  • Union Square
  • Fisherman's Wharf
  • AT&T Park
  • Golden Gate Park
Business
  • 24-hour business center
  • Choose from a variety of conference facilities on-site
  • The historic Penthouse Suite accommodates 100, and has an outdoor terrace.
Policies and fees
  • Valet and self parking are available (fees apply).

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Fairmont San Francisco Rooms

Deluxe
Deluxe Rooms - located in the tower building with views of the city. Each room has a spectacular marble bathroom with separate bath and shower. All rooms feature flat panel TVs- Frette linen ensembles- pillow top beds- and MP3 docking stations.
Deluxe Suite
Eco Chic Suite - The Eco Chic Suite is a 1-bedroom eco-luxury Tower Suite - designed to create a hip new destination for the eco-savvy traveler. Guests booking The Eco Chic Suite enjoy not only the most breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and city
Deluxe Suite
Buckingham Suite - This Main Building Balcony Specialty Suite welcomes you with a parquet floored foyer - leading into a wood-paneled parlor with a decorative fireplace and dry bar. The glass-enclosed balcony offers spectacular views of the Fairmont Roof
Deluxe Suite
Cambridge Suite - This elegantly furnished suite has an authentic feel to the charming tradition San Francisco offers. It is for your ideal for business meetings and gatherings, comfortably accommodating up to 40 people for hospitality. 2013 Rate: 1500
Deluxe Suite
Fairmont Suite - The Fairmont Suite is located on the top guest floor of the Tower Building - offering guests the grandest wrap-around views of the San Francisco City and Bay. It is like litterally sitting on top of the city! The suite consists of 1 bedr
Economy
Moderate Room - cozy and quiet rooms located in the historic main building. Moderate Rooms are most appropriate for budget-conscious single travellers. These rooms are beautifully decorated with Royal blues and golds- and each has a marble bath. All rooms
Standard
Fairmont Exterior Room - located in the historical 6-story Main Building. These are large exterior rooms that feature high ceilings- exterior windows and large closets. They also have a spectacular marble bathroom. All rooms have also been updated with fl
Standard
Fairmont Exterior Room - located in the historical 6-story Main Building. These are large exterior rooms that feature high ceilings- exterior windows and large closets. They also have a spectacular marble bathroom. All rooms have also been updated with fl
Standard
Fairmont Room - located in the historical 6-story Main Building. These are medium sized interior rooms that feature high ceilings- interior windows- and large closets. They also have a spectacular marble bathroom. All rooms have also been updated with fla
Standard
Fairmont Queen ADA Roll In Shower - Room is wheelchair accessible-Roll in shower-Entry door width 40 inches-Bathroom entrance 36 inches wide-Entry door peepholes 44 inches-Front door security latch at 42 inches-Accessible Door handles at 37 inches-Robe ho
Standard
Fairmont King ADA Grab Bar - Room is wheelchair accessible-Accessible bathtub with grab bars-Entry door width 38 inches-Bathroom entrance 36 inches wide-Entry door peepholes are 43 inches-Front door security latch 41 inches-Accessible door handles at 37 i
Deluxe
Deluxe QN QN ADA Hearing Impaired - Telephone vibrating device Kit can be installed-Strobes built into the wall-Accessible Aid Kit available upon request-Kit includes vibrating alarm clock-bed shaker-door knocker and visual alarm-Entry door width 34 inche
Standard
Fairmont Exterior Rooms - available in non-smk- with a choice of king or 2 queen or full beds with a variety of city. Fairmont Exterior Rooms are located in the historical 6-storey Main Building. These are large exterior rooms that feature high ceilings-
Standard
Fairmont QN QN ADA Hearing Impaired - Telephone vibrating device kit can be installed-Strobes built into the wall-Accessible aid kit available upon request-Kit includes vibrating alarm clock-bed shaker-door knocker and visual alarm-Entry door width 40 inc
Standard
Fairmont QN QN ADA Grab Bar - Room is wheelchair accessible-Accessible bathtub with grab bars-Entry door width 40 inches-Bathroom entrance 36 inches wide-Entry door peepholes are 45 inches-Front door security latch at 41 inches-Accessible door handles at
Standard
Fairmont King ADA Hearing Impaired - Telephone vibrating device kit can be installed-Strobes built into the wall-Accessible Aid Kit available upon request-Kit includes vibrating alarm clock-bed shaker-door knocker and visual alarm-Entry door width 40 inch
Standard
Fairmont QN QN ADA Roll In Shower - Room is wheelchair accessible-Roll in shower-Entry door width 40 inches-Bathroom entrance 36 inches wide-Entry door peepholes 44 inches-Front door security latch at 40 inches-Accessible door handles at 37 inches-Robe ho
Suite
Main Building Suite - One and Two Bedroom Suites. Particularly spacious- comprised of a parlor- a bedroom and one bathroom. The bedroom and living room are separated by a door for privacy. Each suite is unique in decor- layout and size- but all feature up
Suite
Tower Suite - One or Two Bedrooms Tower Building One Bedroom Suites afford the most breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and city. Contemporary in design- Tower Suites have views from both the bedroom and living room- with a door in between for pri
Suite
Main Building Balcony Suite - One and Two Bedroom Suites. Highly desirable because of the balcony- each Suite is comprised of a parlor- a bedroom and one bathroom. The bedroom and living room are separated by a door for privacy. Each suite is unique in de
Suite
Main Building Two Bedroom Suites - are particularly spacious- comprised of a parlor- a bedroom and bathroom- and a second connecting bedroom with another marble bathroom. The bedroom and living room are separated by a door for privacy. Each suite is uniqu
Suite
Tower Suite ADA Grab Bar - Room is wheelchair accessible-Bathtub with grab bars-Entry door width 34 inches-Bathroom entrance 36 inches wide-Entry door peepholes 57 inches-Front door security latch 41 inches-Accessible door handles at 37 inches-Robe hooks
Deluxe
Deluxe QN QN ADA Roll In Shower - Room is wheelchair accessible-Roll in shower-Entry door width 34 inches-Bathroom entrance 36 inches wide-Entry door peepholes are 44 inches-Front door security latch at 41 inches-Accessible door handles at 38 inches-Robe
Suite
Tower Building Two Bedroom Suites - are made up of a Tower Suite and a connecting Deluxe or Signature room. Tower 2-Bedroom Suites afford the most breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and city. Tower 2-Bedroom Suites are contemporary in design- w
Superior
Signature King ADA Roll In Shower - Room is wheelchair accessible-Roll in shower-Entry door width 34 inches-Bathroom entrance 36 inches wide-Entry door peepholes are 44 inches-Front door security latch at 41 inches-Accessible door handles at 38 inches-Rob
Superior
Signature QN QN ADA Grab Bar - Room is wheelchair accessible-Bathtub with grab bars-Entry door width 34 inches-Bathroom entrance 36 inches wide-Entry door peepholes 44 inches-Front door security latch 40 inches-Accessible door handles at 38 inches-Robe ho
Superior
Signature QN QN ADA Hearing Impaired - Telephone vibrating device kit can be installed-Strobes built into the wall-Accessible aid kit available upon request-Kit includes vibrating alarm clock-bed shaker-door knocker and visual alram-entry door width 34 in
Superior
Signature Room - located in the Tower Building with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay. Each room has a spectacular marble bathroom with separate bath and shower. All rooms have also been updated with flat panel TVs- Frette linen ensembles- pillow
Superior
Signature Room - located in the Tower Building, with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay. Each room has a spectacular marble bathroom with separate bath and shower. All rooms have also been updated with flat panel TVs- Frette linen ensembles- pillo
Deluxe
Deluxe Room - exterior facing rooms located in the Tower Building. Each room has a spectacular marble bathroom with separate bath and shower. All rooms have also been updated with flat panel TVs- Frette linen ensembles- pillow top beds- and MP3 docking st
Deluxe
Deluxe King ADA Grab Bar - Room is wheelchair accessible-bathtub with grab bars-Entry door width 34 inches-Bathroom entrance 36 inches wide-Entry door peepholes 48 inches-Front door security latch 48 inches-Accessible door handles at 42 inches-Robe hooks
Deluxe
Deluxe Room - exterior facing rooms located in the Tower Building. Each room has a spectacular marble bathroom with separate bath and shower. All rooms have also been updated with flat panel TVs- Frette linen ensembles- pillow top beds- and MP3 docking st
Deluxe Suite
Diplomat Suite - Must be booked directly at the hotel.Contemporary in design with a King-size bed - the Diplomat Suite commands a 180-degree view of the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island - Financial District - East Bay - Downtown San Francisco and Twi
Deluxe Suite
Penthouse Suite - Recently unveiled from a 1.8 million USD restoration the 6000 sq. ft. extraordinary Penthouse features three large bedrooms-a living room with grand piano-a formal dining room seating 60 people-a new professional grade kitchen-a two-stor
Deluxe Suite
Napoleon Suite - The Napoleon Suite is the perfect home away from home. This apartment style specialty suite has a spacious parlour - full kitchen - bedroom - two bathrooms and washer and dryer. Popular for extended stays. 2013 Rate: 1500.00 USD per nigh

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Elevators
24 hour security
FEMA approved
Activities
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Exercise gym
Sauna
Night club
Children's activities
Golf
Jogging track
Play ground
Boating
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Continental breakfast
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Coffee shop
24 hour room service
Room service
Family plan
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Maid service
Laundry service
Express checkout
Babysitting/Child services
Concierge desk
Laundry/Valet services
ATM/Cash machine
Nursery for children
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Tour desk
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Car rental desk
Barber shop
Barber/Beauty shop
Porters
Conference facilities
Doctor on call
Gift shop
Copy service
Currency exchange
News stand
Overhead projector
Audio visual equipment
Projector
White board
Conference suite
Cellular telephone rental
Computer rental
Easel
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Indoor parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Accessible rooms
Accessible parking
Room
Television with cable
Radio
Cordless phone
Safe
Phone with speaker
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Mini bar
Free newspaper
Heated guest rooms
Hairdryer in room
Fire alarm with light
Turndown service
Bathroom telephone
Cribs available
In room movies
Temperature control
Shower
Electronic door locks
Iron
Ironing board
International direct dial
Smoke detectors
Sprinklers in rooms
Bath tub
Trouser press
Wet bar

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Reviewer score 4.5 out of 5

Hotel Map

37.7923 -122.41
Nearby airports
San Francisco Intl Airport, (SFO), 14.00, MI, N; Oakland Intl Airport, (OAK), 20.00, MI, NW;
Area description
City Center

Nearby points of interest

  • Grace Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Union Square: 0.3 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.4 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.4 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.4 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.5 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.6 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.7 mi
  • Coit Tower: 0.7 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Union Square: 0.3 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.4 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.4 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 0.4 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 0.5 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.5 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 0.6 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 0.6 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.7 mi
  • Coit Tower: 0.7 mi
  • Moscone Center: 0.8 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 0.8 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 0.8 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.9 mi
  • Ferry Building: 0.9 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 1 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 1 mi
  • SoMa: 1 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 1 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 1 mi
  • Lombard Street: 1.1 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.1 mi
  • Underwater World: 1.1 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 1.1 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.1 mi
  • Pier 39: 1.1 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 1.1 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 1.1 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.1 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 1.2 mi
  • Japantown: 1.2 mi
  • Wyland Gallery: 1.2 mi
  • Japan Center: 1.2 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 1.2 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 1.2 mi
  • Musee Mecanique: 1.2 mi
  • ATT Park: 1.3 mi
  • Lands End: 1.6 mi
  • Alcatraz Island: 1.8 mi
  • Walter Adams Gallery: 2 mi

Dining

Tonga Room Hurricane Bar
Serving Pacific Rim Comfort Cuisine, Tonga Room has a San Francisco tradition for more than 65 years. Reservations Recommended.
Afternoon Tea
Served in the Laurel Court Restaurant - afternoon tea has been a tradition for San Franciscans and the guests of our hotel since the opening of the Fairmont San Francisco in 1907. Price: $36.00 + tax + gratuity Childrens Tea Price: $25.00 Offers a sel

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (149)

Ratings and reviews for Fairmont San Francisco

Overall score

4.3 / 5
149 out of 149
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.6
Location:
4.6
Value:
4

87% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Houston
Jun 29, 2009

Elegant and relaxing

Beautiful hotel. Small room in older section but still elegant.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Fairmont San Francisco

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Richmond, VA
Jul 19, 2009

Only one disappointment

Gorgeous hotel, and rate comparable to other SF hotels that are not nearly as grand. Only disappointment was that bar at top of hotel with spectacular view of the bay and city was closed eight years ago and no longer available to the public except for special functions.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Boulevard restaurant was superb.

Review of Fairmont San Francisco

Reviewer score

4
R&R mom
Business
mira loma, ca
Jul 20, 2009

fun city

Everything you need right at your feet. They only thing parking is so hard to find. The hotel offers parking for $50 a day, to much if you ask me. There is parking on the side of the hotel that they don't tell you about. You pay $10 and could stay until evening and by then you could park on the street without getting a ticket. The hotel is very nice. FYI the Tonga lounge does not open Monday and Tuesday. The other restaurant has ok dinner, you might want to go out to eat.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Fairmont San Francisco

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Tulsa, OK
Jul 23, 2009

Great value for luxury accommodations!

We loved the beautiful building, the service was very good and the location was great. The clerk at the desk even commented on the great rate we got through Orbitz! The trolley clanged outside our window but we found it charming and it stopped at midnight.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Bring a good city map. We wandered around for a long time trying to find a restaurant recommended by the desk clerk and ended up at a mediocre restaurant in Chinatown. A travesty in San Francisco, known for its excellent restaurants.

Review of Fairmont San Francisco

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
San Francisco
Aug 14, 2009

A beautiful hotel with not so attractive

We were surpised upon arrival that the hotel was beautiful and we were upgraded to a tower room without even asking. We heard the Tonga restaurant was good so we checked that out. Service there was poor and the food was cold and not very good. We then awoke to a bill slid under the room door informing us that parking was $60 per night! There is no sign or anything posted to inform you of this outrageous charge outside (or inside) the hotel. The staff merely said "there was nothing they could do."

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Fairmont San Francisco

Reviewer score

4
VADUZ23
MIAMI
Aug 17, 2009

RIDICULUS PRICES

GREAT HOTEL, FRIENDLY PEOPLE, BUT THE RIDICULUS PRICES, A BOTTLE OF WATER 8.00, CONTINETAL BREAKFAST FOR TWO PEOPLE $ 70.00 USAD, PARKING 450.00 FOR ONE WEEK, PLEASE GUYS, I FOUND PARKING TWO BLOCKS FROM THE HOTEL FOR 20.00 WITH IN AND OUT PRIVILEGES, ORBITZ SHOULD ADVISE THEIR CLIENTS HOW TO VOID THIS CHARGES, BESIDE THAT GOOD HOTEL, I WILL RETURN TO SAN FRANCISCO, BUT I WILL FIND A PLACE CLOSE TO UNION SQUARE, MUCH BETTER PLACE THAT NOB HILL.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Fairmont San Francisco

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Sacramento CA
Oct 6, 2009

Sept 09 Review

Overall, the hotel was very nice. However, we were able to hear noise in the hallway all night when people were walking down the hall and opening and closing their doors.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Fairmont San Francisco

Reviewer score

4
farnick
Business
Arlington, VA
Oct 24, 2009

Good reliable Fairmont!

The venerable Fairmont is the class of SF. Views from the top of Nob Hill are spectacular, but it's not the most convenient place to walk about and find shopping or restaurants without hikes up incredibly steep hills. Use the cable cars (that's why they're there!) or drive. The hotel is gorgeous and well maintained. The breakfast buffet is excellent but pricey ($38 w/ tax), and the Tonga room should not be missed!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

All activities will require hikes up the incredibly steep Nob Hill -- best to spend the $5 for the cable cars! -- and there are no other restaurants or shopping within a short walk. If you're not physically fit, you'll need a car. But the views are spectacular, and the Fairmont SF is truly a classy place!

Review of Fairmont San Francisco

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
South Bend, IN
Nov 2, 2009

Honeymoon in San Francisco

Great trip

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Fairmont San Francisco

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Boca Raton , Florida
Nov 23, 2009

Great Friendly meeting place

Great time with friends. Lobby very nice and friendlyu, good breakfast, internet should be free though.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
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