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The Fairmont San Francisco - San Francisco

The Fairmont San Francisco
Guest Ratings 9.0
SAN FRANCISCO, US
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hi

SAN FRANCISCO US 94108
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Guest Ratings 9.0

Location and information

The Fairmont San Francisco is located in Union Square - Convention Center, San Francisco, United States

  • 400 metres from American Conservatory Theater
  • 10 km from Downtown Sausalito
  • 3 km from San Francisco China Basin Heliport (JCC)
  • 10 km from Emeryville Amtrak
  • 300 metres from St. Mary Square
  • 300 metres from Old St. Mary's Cathedral
  • 400 metres from Union Square
  • 400 metres from Grace Cathedral
  • 500 metres from 555 California Street
  • 500 metres from Theatre District

The Fairmont San Francisco is classified as Historic, Spa Hotel
The last rating for this hotel was 8/10 on 26/11/2008
Great Hotel. Entrance & lobby takes your breath away. Very oldtime & sophisticated. Rooms good size,…

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Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • ATM/banking
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beauty services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Computer rental
  • Concierge desk
  • Concierge services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check- in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness equipment
  • Full-service health spa
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Health club
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - treatment room(s)
  • Medical assistance available
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Nightclub
  • Number of floors: 7, 24
  • Number of rooms: 591
  • Parking (secure)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (valet)
  • Parking garage
  • Patio
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Sauna
  • Secretarial services
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Shopping on site
  • Spa services on site
  • Steam room
  • Technology helpdesk
  • Tour assistance
  • Translation services
  • Wedding services
  • Check-in time is 3 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Pets not allowed

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom scale
  • Bathroom telephone
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Child care (in room, surcharge)
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Electronic check-out
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access - high speed
  • Internet access - surcharge
  • Internet access - TV
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Makeup mirror
  • Massage - available in room
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium TV channel(s)
  • Rollaway beds
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Smoking rooms
  • Television
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Video-game console
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens

Things to do

  • Aerobics on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby



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Activities and POIs

  • 300 metres from St. Mary Square
  • 300 metres from Old St. Mary's Cathedral
  • 400 metres from Union Square
  • 400 metres from Grace Cathedral
  • 400 metres from American Conservatory Theater
  • 500 metres from 555 California Street
  • 500 metres from Theatre District
  • 500 metres from Chinatown
  • 500 metres from Cable Car Museum
  • 600 metres from Chinese Culture Center
  • 3 km from San Francisco China Basin Heliport (JCC)
  • 15 km from Sausalito Commodore Center Heliport (JMC)
  • 20 km from Oakland Convention Center Heliport (JCE)
  • 20 km from Metro Oakland Int'l Airport
  • 20 km from San Francisco Int'l Airport
  • 40 km from Concord Buchanan Field (CCR)
  • 40 km from Novato Gnoss Field (NOT)
  • 50 km from Napa Valley Airport (APC)
  • 55 km from Livermore Municipal (LVK)
  • 65 km from San Jose Int'l Airport

A short guide to: Union Square - Convention Center

Flagship stores ring Union Square, among the vanguard of West Coast retail. Chinatown begins at Grant Avenue and Bush Street, while Gold Rush-era mansions crown Nob Hill. South of Union Square, the convention center area includes the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Cable cars turn around at Powell and Market streets to head back to Fisherman’s Wharf.

Guest reviews for this property: The Fairmont San Francisco

9.0 out of 10
Based on 149 rating
This hotel is recommended by 139 travellers
Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) rating system
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Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 26/11/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Impressive

Great Hotel. Entrance & lobby takes your breath away. Very oldtime & sophisticated. Rooms good size, clean, comfortable and very homely. Location isn't bad as close to cable cars. Quite a steep hike to hotel if you like to walk. If you are in to mountain climbing this is the place to stay! Only disadvantage with location is that there are few restaurants are shop in the near vicinity. Would recommend a stay here.

Recommended by Bryan from Donegal, Ireland

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 20/11/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Impressed

I stayed here only one night. I think, that this hotel is one with the most impressive view to the bay, bridges and downtown in SF. The room was clean and service exeptional!

Recommended by kati from Tallinn

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 22/10/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
4.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Lovely hotel that needs an attitude adjustment

The Fairmont as a facility is stately and wonderful but a few of the concierge staff members seemed disinterested, or downright rude,when they were asked to suggest area restaurants that might be just a cut below four-star level. Also,with their lofty room rates, it might be nice if they didn't gouge you on every amenity (e.g.use of the fitness center;e-mail access in their business center).Oh well,I guess only really high-end hotels like Holiday Inn can afford to do that. Having said all this, the pluses far outweigh the minuses and I'd probably go back. Not much incentive for them to change, I suppose, which is really too bad. This grand old hotel, and its guests, both deserve better.

Recommended by John from Nyack, NY

Guest rating 6.0
Posted on 22/10/2008
Hotel Service
6.0
Hotel Condition
6.0
Room Cleanliness
6.0
Room Comfort
6.0

pretty snooty

the conceiere (sp?) was horrible. we had to pry advice out of him and the advice that we did finally get was pathetic.

Recommended by Karen from Phoenix, AZ

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 19/10/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Fabulous - Gorgeous - Best Hotel Ever

Superb. Breath taking lobby. Gracious staff. Gorgeous room.Try the hotel breakfast it is fabulous.Especially the omelette.Comfy beds.Good location. The only down side is that it is so good that you dont want to leave it to look at the sights.Almost cried with relief on locating the cafe down stairs after three weeks of bad coffee - it was a god send. The Tonga Bar was kitch in a good way.Hotel staff very helpful for tips in getting around.

Recommended by Fiona from Laidley Qld

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 24/09/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Good Hotel, but very formal

The hotel was good but not as good as its reputation would suggest. The staff were pleasant and the doormen very helpful, but it is maybe best suited to older customers or business travellers. Definatly not for young people or children. Our bed was very comfortable, but the bathroom smelled slightly weird! The hotel is also located at one of the highest points in the city, with very steep hills on either side. Not suitable for the unfit or anyone who doesnt like climbing mountains!

Recommended by k from Scotland

Guest rating 8.0
Posted on 22/09/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
6.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

OK

Nothing special. I expect hotels to use some sort of fabric softener when cleaning the linens - towels were extremely rough (almost felt like starched). There are way better hotels in SF than Fairmont.

Recommended by Vedran from Baltimore, MD

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 17/09/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Best Hotel in San Fran, Great Location

Having stayed somewhere else last time in San Fran, when we walked by the Fairmont we vowed to stay there the next time. The hotel was fantastic, located perfectly at the top of Knob Hill. Just a short walk to Union Square and a quick trolley ride to Fisherman's Wharf, the location is excellent. We stay in luxury hotels all over the world, and the Fairmont did not disappoint us. The service is outstanding.

Recommended by Alana from NY and London

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 17/09/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Beautiful honeymoon stay

The Fairmont was the most beautiful hotel my new bride and I had ever seen--much less stayed at. Everything was wonderful--comfortable, romantic, amazing views. We were fascinated by the history of the hotel and the remarkable renovations. We were treated like royalty, although we are young and never mentioned it was our honeymoon.

Recommended by Scott from Colorado Springs, CO

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 15/09/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

If you can get a good deal definitely book this hotel

Great location, beautiful views of the Bay, lovely big rooms. Would definitely recommend The Fairmont.

Recommended by J from Hampshire, UK

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