Hotel Fairmont San Francisco

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Fairmont San Francisco is a luxury hotel in a Beaux Arts landmark atop Nob Hill in San Francisco.

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Why go

  • Panoramic views of San Francisco and the bay from atop Nob Hill.
  • The Garden Room, where the United Nations Charter was refined in 1945; a plaque commemorates the event.
  • The Tonga Room’s bandstand on a barge in a former pool, dining area made from an old sailing ship, and artificial thunderstorms.
  • The Venetian Room, where Tony Bennett first performed “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” in December 1961; a statue of Bennett was unveiled outside in 2016.

Good to know

Diners ClubFamily roomsAccessible roomsBridal suiteSuitesLandmark viewNon-smoking roomsClassicCity ViewInterconnected rooms availableSafeRoom serviceSeating areaTile / marble floorCable / satellite TVComplimentary toiletriesTelephonePaid private parking on-sitePaid private parking nearbyFree internetPaid wifiPaid internetPublic wifiWifiAirport transportation

Rooms

Guestrooms and suites
606 total, including 62 suites In the historic Main Building and contemporary Tower.
Penthouse presidential suite
Eighth floor Dates to 1927. Used by Presidents Truman, Kennedy, Obama and Biden.

Restaurants and bars on site

  • The hotel has two restaurants.
  • Laurel Court serves a children's menu and buffet.
  • Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar is a tiki bar.

Location

  • 950 Mason Street, San Francisco, California 94108.

With kids

  • Children aged 6–12 staying at the hotel get 50% off selected full-menu items at Laurel Court when dining with a registered adult guest.

Check-in and house rules

Pets
Welcome; pets must stay leashed and cannot be left unattended in a room.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 1974

    It was the first American hotel to offer concierge services; Tom Wolfe served as its first concierge from 1974 to 1981.

    Fairmont San Francisco - Wikipedia
  2. Ernie Gehr filmed Side/Walk/Shuttle entirely from the hotel's elevator.

    Fairmont San Francisco - Wikipedia
  3. Hotel scenes were filmed there as the fictional St. Gregory Hotel in the television series Hotel.

    Fairmont San Francisco - Wikipedia

History

The hotel was the first property in the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts chain.

  1. OriginsNamed for mining magnate and U.S. Senator James Graham Fair, the hotel was built in his honor by his daughters, Theresa Fair Oelrichs and Virginia Fair Vanderbilt, on land he left them.
  2. 1906–1907The structure survived the 1906 earthquake, but fire damaged its interior. Julia Morgan repaired it with reinforced concrete, and it opened on 18 April 1907.
  3. 1945The Tonga Room opened at the hotel.
  4. 1952The Tonga Room was remodeled.
  5. 17 April 2002The hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Shorts

How to get there

  • ParkingA connected garage has self-parking access from Powell Street at California Street.
  • 30 minCarSan Francisco International Airport is about 13 miles away, roughly a 30-minute drive.

Sources: Fairmont San Francisco - Wikipedia · Fairmont San Francisco | 5-Star Luxury Hotel in… · Fairmont San Francisco - Wikipedia · Family Savers Offer | Fairmont San Francisco · checked 29 Sep 2026

Where
950 Mason St, 94108, San Francisco

Questions and answers

How can I book a room at Hotel Fairmont San Francisco?

Rooms can be booked through the hotel's website.

Can I reserve a table at the Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar at Hotel Fairmont San Francisco?

Table reservations are available through OpenTable.

How many event rooms does Hotel Fairmont San Francisco have?

The hotel has 22 event rooms.

What holiday activities does Hotel Fairmont San Francisco have?

Its holiday program includes a life-sized Gingerbread House, Afternoon Tea and a rooftop Winter Faire.

What is the phone number for Hotel Fairmont San Francisco?

+1 415 772 5000

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