The Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street , San Francisco, CA, USA
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
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The Fairmont hotels are known for their fairly conservative, traditional bent. But that’s not necessarily a criticism. The Fairmont San Francisco, in particular, is a historic gem, one of the original Big Four luxury hotels atop Nob Hill, at the confluence of the city’s remaining cable car lines. It dates back to the days immediately following the 1906 earthquake, and it’s been a fixture ever since, a proper old-fashioned luxury hotel in a town that still knows what luxury is about.
There are flashier-looking places in this city, but few that are plusher. Here the room décor stays out of the way of the views, which, given the prime location, are rarely anything short of extraordinary, especially in the suites. Opulence is the order of the day, and the style is a distinct throwback to the golden age of travel.
As for the services and amenities, they’re every bit the picture of the modern business-luxury grand hotel — there’s a spa, a fitness center, meeting facilities you could get lost in, and a handful of swanky bars and upscale restaurants. One of these nightspots, it must be said, is perhaps the Fairmont’s secret weapon; the Tonga Room, a tiki bar complete with indoor pond and artificial rainstorms, steps well over the line into kitsch territory, but it’s a delightful sort of kitsch, and a genuinely unique experience.
- 591 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 21 Guest Reviews
- The Fairmont San Francisco
- 950 Mason Street
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Neighborhood: Nob Hill
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour medical assistance
- 24 hour room service
- ATM/bank office
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Beauty salon
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Garden
- Golf nearby
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Shopping area nearby
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Steam rooms
- Valet parking (charges apply)
- Wake-up service
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
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21 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Amanda
- Stayed April 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
There's just an old-world feeling of luxury that permeates the atmosphere. It was comfortable, yet special feeling. I was made to feel important, which is always a welcome feeling. We will definitely be coming back here for a personal trip.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing that I can think of...
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- Sarah
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Poor
What I liked:
Good position
What the hotel could do better:
Found the staff snooty and cold, lacking in personality, good service is not about being a robot! Rooms seemed tired for the price.
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- diane
- Stayed August 2012
- Rating: Poor
What I liked:
good concierge service and location
What the hotel could do better:
stuffy and old, too dark inside
