Fairmont San Francisco

Nob Hill, San Francisco

Virgin 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).

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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (3126)
  • Very good (1067)
  • Average (509)
  • Poor (280)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating An iconic landmark

Jan 16, 2025 Rosiegirl2 Nanaimo

Perfectly located at the top of Nob Hill, this hotel is iconic. The room was very comfortable and had great views of the Bay (when the sun broke through the fog) We enjoyed a beautiful dinner there and watched the moon rise from the very quiet outdoor gardens with our own bottle of wine. A lovely hotel experience in San Francisco!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Royal, Regal and, At The Top of the Hill!

Jan 15, 2025 markwilliamsheehan Sydney, Australia

Excepional service levels, and a grand lobby atmosphere here. I oftentimes work on copy deadlines at 2, 3 or 4 am and I discovered a fabulous desk, tucked-away in the lobby-area to set up and work alongside my coffee cup. The room has fabulous views of SFO Bay and beyond. Great ammenties kit. Wde coved the sailing races, and reviewed eateries; a… Read more
Excepional service levels, and a grand lobby atmosphere here. I oftentimes work on copy deadlines at 2, 3 or 4 am and I discovered a fabulous desk, tucked-away in the lobby-area to set up and work alongside my coffee cup. The room has fabulous views of SFO Bay and beyond. Great ammenties kit. Wde coved the sailing races, and reviewed eateries; a double treat this trip... Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Incredible views and beautiful hotel.

Jan 12, 2025 tabithazoo Stamford, United Kingdom

Fabulous hotel!! We loved everything about it. We had a tower corner suite with a lovely big bathroom. Very spacious and comfy. AND THE VIEWS!!!!! My goodness, absolutely outstanding. Its in a nice safe neighbourhood too and walking distance to the Alcatraz ferry, through China town. We ate in the restaurant for breakfast and it was all very… Read more
Fabulous hotel!! We loved everything about it. We had a tower corner suite with a lovely big bathroom. Very spacious and comfy. AND THE VIEWS!!!!! My goodness, absolutely outstanding. Its in a nice safe neighbourhood too and walking distance to the Alcatraz ferry, through China town. We ate in the restaurant for breakfast and it was all very nice. Just book this place, you won't be disappointed. One teeny tiny gripe, was that it was a long trek to actually get to our room from reception, so if that kind of thing is important to you ask for a room nearer reception. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The MOST wonderful Hotel in San Francisco

Jan 7, 2025 LKHLKN Cornelius, North Carolina

I have stayed in many upscale hotels but none as exquisite as the Fairmont! I joined their loyalty club (ALL) and got an upgrade to the very top floor with a beautiful view of the Bay. My room and the service there were all excellent. The hotel was beautiful with all the Christmas decor: huge Christmas tree like none other and a Gingerbread… Read more
I have stayed in many upscale hotels but none as exquisite as the Fairmont! I joined their loyalty club (ALL) and got an upgrade to the very top floor with a beautiful view of the Bay. My room and the service there were all excellent. The hotel was beautiful with all the Christmas decor: huge Christmas tree like none other and a Gingerbread house you could walk through. Loved every time I walked through the lobby with all the happy people in there. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing and dated hotel hiding behind its glorious past

Jan 2, 2025 rachthetraveller san francsico, california

This hotel is running purely on the reputation it has build over the decades. Right from the start we could see the misses - inattentive valet, long lines at check-in, staff did not seem to be properly trained. The lobby is extremely crowded as it seems the Christmas tree and gingerbread house are a major attraction. My 10 and 8 year olds were… Read more
This hotel is running purely on the reputation it has build over the decades. Right from the start we could see the misses - inattentive valet, long lines at check-in, staff did not seem to be properly trained. The lobby is extremely crowded as it seems the Christmas tree and gingerbread house are a major attraction. My 10 and 8 year olds were unimpressed. Rooms - Be warned that the Junior King suite does not have a king bed, and suites do not have any view - just a concrete block. This applies to all suites.They earned one star for agreeing to move us to a room with a better view and an actual king sized bed. Rooms are a bit dated and bathrooms are extremely tiny. The Ritz has much nicer amenities and larger rooms / bathrooms. Now for the biggest cash grab ever - The "Holiday Tea" experience - stop right here, save your money. I am embarrassed at the amount of money we spent on a few bits of average sandwiches, cold biscuits, terrible service and we waited 90 minutes for our first tray of food to arrive. 20% Gratuity is conveniently added even for smaller groups. We left starving and poor. When we checked out of the hotel, no one helped with our bags. Granted we stayed there over new years eve, but how does a hotel of this caliber not prepare itself for the guests coming their way ? Read less