Fairmont San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Star rating

Roof Garden
Fairmont King Room
Lobby
Fairmont Room Double
Fairmont Signature Room
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
Cirque Bar
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
Fairmont Queen Room
Deluxe Two Queen
Active Sports Club
Roof Garden
Fairmont King Room
Lobby
Fairmont Room Double
Fairmont Signature Room
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
Cirque Bar
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
Fairmont Queen Room
Deluxe Two Queen
Active Sports Club

The hotel

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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Jun 13, 2026 John L Raleigh, North Carolina

Beautiful historic hotel at the top of Nob Hill. Great views, very comfortable, helpful and nice staff.
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Jun 12, 2026 alejandraoD5315EJ

Dominic at the front desk helped us so much. Made us feel very welcome and explained all our amenities and services very clearly
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Jun 5, 2026 Tahmu1 Sarasota, Florida

Old and dated. The ambience is long gone. No handrails in the bathroom. No stand alone shower. In room menu was uninteresting. No desert available. Nowhere to plug in electronics next to your bedside. Check in looked rough. Obsolete hotel. Needs a major overhaul. Great staff however they can't make up for an aging hotel trying to hold on to its… Read more
Old and dated. The ambience is long gone. No handrails in the bathroom. No stand alone shower. In room menu was uninteresting. No desert available. Nowhere to plug in electronics next to your bedside. Check in looked rough. Obsolete hotel. Needs a major overhaul. Great staff however they can't make up for an aging hotel trying to hold on to its past. Would not stay here again Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location and upscale hotel in the City

Jun 3, 2026 PernicketyGF Northern California, California

We lived in the city for over a decade before leaving a few years ago. We come back quite a bit, usually as a day trip but we wanted to stay overnight so we stayed here and were really pleased. Staff was professional and friendly. Service was good. Room was upgraded and had a stunning view over the city. The location is very good IMO. Walking to… Read more
We lived in the city for over a decade before leaving a few years ago. We come back quite a bit, usually as a day trip but we wanted to stay overnight so we stayed here and were really pleased. Staff was professional and friendly. Service was good. Room was upgraded and had a stunning view over the city. The location is very good IMO. Walking to Union Square shopping involves a very steep descent and incline back so unless you’re used to that, you might want to take an Uber/Lyft. We are used to walking around the city and it was fine. Safe to walk. Only had bfast in the hotel and they were out of the fresh croissants so can’t comment though the yogurt w/ house made granola was good. The reason I docked them 1 star is my app showed the resort/city fee included a few things, including one beverage from the mini bar (dollar limit). That’s the only reason we took a sparkling water from there. Upon checkout, was told I owed that $8 or whatever it was from the mini bar and they did charge me. Frustrating. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Justin was amazing!

May 30, 2026 JasonD2410

Wonder experience with Justin! What an excellent employee you have behind the bar at the Fairmont in SF. He made our evening twice the experience we hoped for.