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Fairmont San Francisco is a 5-star luxury hotel on Nob Hill, built in 1907 to honor mining magnate James Graham Fair. A Beaux Arts landmark with over a century of history, it has hosted guests ranging from U.S. Presidents to international statesmen, and served as a venue for 1945 United Nations Charter finalization meetings.
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The hotel sits atop Nob Hill at 950 Mason Street. From this vantage point, guestrooms overlook San Francisco Bay and the city skyline, with views of Alcatraz, Coit Tower, and the Golden Gate Bridge. The Fairmont is a Beaux Arts landmark added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 2002, and is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
The hotel offers 606 guestrooms and suites distributed across the historic Main Building and contemporary Tower. Room types include Fairmont 1 Queen and 2 Queen guestrooms, with the latter featuring 14-foot vaulted ceilings. The Fairmont Family Room includes a bunk bed alongside queen beds for family groups.
Additional options are Fairmont 1 King and 1 King with sofabed configurations, and Junior Family Suites with open layouts and sitting areas. Signature Skyline View and Signature Bay View rooms feature oversized marble bathrooms with bathtub and shower, work desks, and sitting areas. Skyline Corner View rooms offer panoramic views. All guestrooms include plush linens and marble bathrooms with thoughtful comforts.
The hotel's signature venue is the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, a historic tiki bar that opened in 1945. It features a bandstand on a barge that floats in a former swimming pool, dining areas constructed from parts of an old sailing ship, and artificial thunderstorms. The Venetian Room is noted as the venue where Tony Bennett first performed "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" in December 1961. Additional dining and event venues have included the New Orleans Room and Cirque Room.
The Fairmont was built in honor of James Graham Fair (1831–94), a mining magnate and U.S. Senator, by his daughters Theresa Fair Oelrichs and Virginia Fair Vanderbilt. The structure was nearly complete when the 1906 San Francisco earthquake struck; while the building survived structurally, fire damage delayed opening until 1907. Architect and engineer Julia Morgan oversaw repairs using reinforced concrete.
In 1945, the hotel hosted international statesmen for meetings that culminated in the creation of the United Nations, with the Garden Room serving as a venue for finessing the United Nations Charter. The Fairmont was the first American hotel to offer concierge services. The hotel has been featured in films including The Rock and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
The range of room types—from intimate Queen rooms to family-friendly spaces with bunk beds and larger suites—accommodates different traveler needs. The Fairmont's central Nob Hill location, range of dining and event venues, and historical significance make it suitable for families, couples, business travelers, and those seeking a landmark San Francisco hotel experience.
Editorial verification: Fairmont San Francisco is affiliated with Fairmont; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The hotel is located at 950 Mason Street atop Nob Hill in San Francisco, California. From this position, guests have views of San Francisco Bay, including Alcatraz, Coit Tower, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The hotel has 606 guestrooms and suites distributed across the historic Main Building and contemporary Tower.
Room options include Fairmont 1 Queen and 2 Queen guestrooms with high ceilings, a Family Room with queen beds and bunk bed, Fairmont King rooms with optional sofabeds, Junior Family Suites, and Signature Skyline View, Signature Bay View, and Signature Skyline Corner View rooms, all featuring marble bathrooms.
The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is a historic tiki bar at the hotel that opened in 1945. It features a bandstand on a barge floating in a former swimming pool, dining areas built from parts of an old sailing ship, and artificial thunderstorms.
The hotel is a Beaux Arts landmark added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 2002. In 1945, it hosted international statesmen for meetings that led to the creation of the United Nations. It was also the first American hotel to offer concierge services.
The closest verified luxury hotels are The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco (0.4 km away), JW Marriott San Francisco (0.5 km), The St. Regis San Francisco (1.1 km), W San Francisco (1.2 km), and Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square (1.8 km).
Reservations can be made by calling +1 866 540 4491 (toll-free) or visiting the official website at https://www.fairmont.com/san-francisco/ to check rates and availability.
Fairmont San Francisco is affiliated with Fairmont; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Fairmont San Francisco is in San Francisco, United States. Address: Mason Street 950, Nob Hill, San Francisco, California, 94108, United States.
| Location | San Francisco, United States |
|---|---|
| Address | Mason Street 950, Nob Hill, San Francisco, California, 94108, United States |
| Brand / alliance | Fairmont |
| Official website | fairmont.com |
| Area guide | Nob Hill luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: fairmont.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/fairmont-san-francisco.html · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairmont_San_Francisco
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