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Fairmont San Francisco
5 stars

Fairmont San Francisco

950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States
San Francisco, CA
See location+1 415 772 5000
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£149
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rate per night

8.4
Very good
based on 1979 reviews
1,979 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
£149
Classic room
£168
Standard Room
£169
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Overview

Fairmont San Francisco is one of the city's most legendary luxury hotels, renowned for its exceptional elegance and impeccable, heartfelt service for over a century. Panoramic views of the city and the bay from atop Nob Hill, two iconic restaurants and 606 elegantly furnished guest rooms, including 62 lavish suites, combine to offer an unforgettable experience. The hotel has hosted countless historic functions over the decades, and its 22 stately event rooms are an opulent setting for any occasion.

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Double room
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1 double bed
£171
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1 double bed
£194
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1 double bed
£214
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2 double beds
£263
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Standard Room
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£169
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£172
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£172
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£177
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Queen room
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1 queen bed
£149
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1 queen bed
£153
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1 queen bed
£153
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1 queen bed
£173
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Classic room
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1 queen bed
£168
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£189
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1 twin bed
£198
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1 twin bed
£211
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King room
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£203
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£215
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1 king bed
£226
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1 king bed
£230
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£224
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£233
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£240
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2 queen beds
£247
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Amenities at Fairmont San Francisco

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre

Basics

  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Wi-Fi (surcharge)
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee shop
  • Minibar
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Coffee machine

General

  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Landmark view
  • Storage available
  • Quiet street view
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Adapted bath
  • Allergy-free room

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Smartphone dock

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Valet parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Beach access
  • Beauty salon

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Spa

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Fairmont San Francisco

8.4
Very good
1979 verified ratings
Wonderful
1022
Very good
272
Good
255
Okay
146
Fair
130
Mediocre
54
Poor
100

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally liked the hotel's atmosphere and spacious rooms, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness and service. The location received high praise, while some felt the value for price was lacking. Overall, the hotel has potential but needs improvements in certain areas.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Atmosphere9 out of 10
Room Size8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3.5 out of 10
Service3 out of 10
Value for Price2.5 out of 10
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6.0
Okay
Anonymous, May 2025
It’s a grand hotel that’s showing its age. Room A/C is too noisy to use at night. Sounds travels too easily from one room to the next. Was woken up by the next room phone ringing at 5am.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2025
Excellent iconic hotel. I always stay at the Fairmont whenever I visit my hometown of San Francisco.
3.9
Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2021
From the entrance to the room, the carpets were dirty. We had to ask for water as there was no water bottles placed in the room too.
10
Wonderful
Jason, Apr 2021
Pros (+) Amazing hotel. Service was impeccable all around, from the valet at the front door, to the reception desk, to the bellman. The building itself was beautiful and it was incredible to stay where so much...
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4.5
Mediocre
Kamran, Oct 2020
Pros (+) Staff & location
Cons (-) Quality if product - 5 star hotel was at best 3 stars. Everything was dated / old. Not selecting this hotel again.
9.7
Wonderful
Emil, Mar 2020
Pros (+) Location and staff were excellent. Love the decor, nice traditional feel when every other hotel trying to be modern or contemporary.
Cons (-) The room location and view. The value would be better if the room were priced lower to reflect the room location.
7.7
Good
Anonymous, Jan 2020
Pros (+) grand old hotel, with wonderfully decorated lobby. nice large rooms.
Cons (-) rooms are a a bit Spartan. room was not ready or fully cleaned on arrival. long waits for valet parking. prices are very high
9.7
Wonderful
David, Nov 2019
Pros (+) The room was huge, clean, beautiful.
Cons (-) I would have liked some instruction on how to use the hotel Wifi
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2019
Pros (+) Amazing staff, amazing service, amazing room. We loved it they couldn’t do more for us.
Cons (-) Nothing
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Aug 2018
Pros (+) Luxurious surroundings and a historic San Francisco location. Quiet rooms and very friendly staff. The Tonga Room on-site is great, the room service food was good, and the gym looked nice.
Cons (-) The pillows were incredibly uncomfortable. I had to abandon them halfway through the night and just sleep without. I also noticed a lack of the sort of amenities one might expect in a luxury hotel of ...
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Location

950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

What's nearby

  • Union Square0.4 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid0.5 mi
  • Downtown San Francisco0.6 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art0.7 mi
  • Moscone Center0.8 mi
  • Lombard Street0.8 mi
  • Embarcadero0.9 mi
  • Ferry Building0.9 mi
  • Civic Center Plaza1 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall1 mi
  • Fisherman's Wharf1.1 mi
  • Pier 391.2 mi

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Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Essential information about Fairmont San Francisco

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October
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£263
£357
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 25% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Fairmont San Francisco

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Fairmont San Francisco, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in October and August.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Fairmont San Francisco, plan to stay on a Monday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Fairmont San Francisco was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £243, while the most expensive was £243.
  • How long should you stay at Fairmont San Francisco? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.
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FAQs when booking at Fairmont San Francisco

  • Why should I stay at Fairmont San Francisco?

    This is a very classy hotel that offers many amenities for their guests. To accommodate the guests, the hotel speaks over 10 languages. The languages include Spanish, French, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese. For an additional charge, the hotel offers trouser pressing, shoe shining services, ironing services, dry cleaning, and laundry.

  • What’s the best room for a family at Fairmont San Francisco?

    In a very spacious area, a Standard Room sleeps up to four people and the room has as stunning view of San Francisco. Extra bedding such as a crib, rollaway bed and sofa bed are available at no charge. Children under the age of 16 years old stay for free with parents. Other children over the age of 16 or adults are charged about 50 USD per night for extra beds. For additional comfort, hypo-allergenic bedding is available. Rooms for people with disabilities are available.

  • What pet services are supplied at Fairmont San Francisco?

    This hotel is pet friendly and provides pet bowls for feeding. Some additional pet charges of about 75 USD for the length of the stay may be applied.

  • What’s the easiest way to get to Fairmont San Francisco from the airport?

    Catching a taxi is probably the most cost effective way from the San Francisco airport to the hotel. The trip is approximately 20m along city roads and costs about 79 USD for three people.

  • What business amenities are on offer at Fairmont San Francisco?

    This business center offers a lot to its guests and is open 24h a day, 7 days a week. The hotel offers a spacious work desk and multi-line telephone with voice mail. Office supplies are also provided in the business center. Some other services available are audio-visual rental equipment, lighting and production equipment, artwork / slide production, multimedia modules, and cassette duplication.

  • Does Fairmont San Francisco have nighttime entertainment?

    Every evening the hotel has a Nightly Wine Down reception that is from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. For local attractions or shows, the hotel offers tickets available for purchase.

  • Where can I enjoy a special meal at Fairmont San Francisco?

    Some of the best dining options are available at the Fairmont San Francisco with several venues to choose from. The Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar offers all three meals that vary over the seasons. The Laurel Court offers a traditional afternoon tea service which features honey supplied by beehives located on the hotel’s garden on its rooftop. The second restaurant, the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, serves Polynesian cuisine and the best Mai Tai in the city. If looking for a chance to relax over coffee or tea, then try Caffe Cento located in the hotel. The café serves breakfast, lunch and fresh pastries as its signature chocolate sweet, Ghirardelli. Additionally, the hotel has a mini-market available so guests can pick up items without traveling a far distance outside of the hotel. The San Francisco Fairmont aims to keep their guests happy and content. (Prices checked 13/06/19).

  • Where is Fairmont San Francisco located?

    Fairmont San Francisco is located at 950 Mason Street in Nob Hill, 0.2 miles from the centre of San Francisco. Union Square is the closest landmark to Fairmont San Francisco.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Fairmont San Francisco?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Fairmont San Francisco.

  • How far is Fairmont San Francisco from the airport?

    Fairmont San Francisco is 11.8 miles from Oakland. Fairmont San Francisco is 11.9 miles from San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Fairmont San Francisco hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Fairmont San Francisco in San Francisco and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Fairmont San Francisco and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Fairmont San Francisco.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.8
0.2 mi
Oakland
11.8 mi

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