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.
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Exorbitantly over charged for mini bar
May 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…
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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.
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Overcharged for Mini Bar - Disappointing Experience
May 18, 2025Wander59160692948
We stayed at the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel for one night on May 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…
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We stayed at the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel for one night on May 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.
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Impressive
Apr 30, 2025Liam S
The Fairmont San Francisco presents an awe-inspiring picture of historic San Francisco. It's perched on top of Nob Hill with spectacular city and bay views. The rooms are large and elegant, service is warm and efficient and the classic architecture is full of charm. Perfect for travellers who want luxury, history and proximity wrapped into one…
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The Fairmont San Francisco presents an awe-inspiring picture of historic San Francisco. It's perched on top of Nob Hill with spectacular city and bay views. The rooms are large and elegant, service is warm and efficient and the classic architecture is full of charm. Perfect for travellers who want luxury, history and proximity wrapped into one memorable stay.
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Customer is wrong
Apr 22, 2025Paavo K
Bad customer service. Made a mistake and no effort to make it up. Would not recommend, plenty other, better options available. If you make a mistake it is ok, it happens. But be sure to try to compensate the inconvenience at bare minimun, preferably exeed the expectation.
Quiet Luxury
Apr 20, 2025Adele WAuckland, New Zealand
I’ve always wanted to stay here and booked it for the last night of a girls week in SF and Napa. We hired our car from the SIXT in the hotel so it was super convenient to drop it off and get the lift up to check in. We weren’t disappointed. The lobby is grand yet welcoming and our room had been ready since 8am- got an email - which is a great…
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I’ve always wanted to stay here and booked it for the last night of a girls week in SF and Napa. We hired our car from the SIXT in the hotel so it was super convenient to drop it off and get the lift up to check in. We weren’t disappointed. The lobby is grand yet welcoming and our room had been ready since 8am- got an email - which is a great idea. We would have left Napa earlier 🙂Our room on the 5th floor was huge and had a street view - harbour would have been even better but we weren’t disappointed and were being budget conscious. Room service breakfast was great and the bathroom was fantastic. Some people have commented on the Wifi which we also found a bit confusing but as an Accor member it was free and my friend also was given access. We had to chat to reception about that as it wasn’t clear but they sorted it out quickly. But not sure if it’s free for everyone. Had a drink in the bar after dinner in Chinatown. We walked down but got the #1 bus back which stops on the corner across from the hotel. Lovely friendly helpful doorman as I was leaving. Wished we could have stayed longer but am sure will stay again if back in SF.
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Exorbitantly over charged for mini bar
