Fairmont San Francisco Hotel
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Fairmont San Francisco Hotel Review
Located within 0.7 km of the shopping plaza "Union Square", the comfortable 5-star Fairmont San Francisco Hotel offers 24-hour reception and late check-out service. An American-style restaurant is available in the traditional hotel that boasts a quiet location, about 7 km from such entertainment venues as the well-known Golden Gate Bridge.
A made-to-order breakfast is delivered in the restaurant. Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar restaurant serves American cuisine for brunch. To cater to every palate, it offers a vegetarian menu. Tonga Room is the hotel's own coffee bar. There is also a pizzeria with different Italian dishes in the area.
The luxury accommodation is set in Nob Hill with great city views, within a 10-minute drive of the vast Presidio of San Francisco Park. The renowned Fairmont San Francisco is also a 10-minute ride from such natural sights as Alcatraz Island.
The area offers shopping experience such as Ferry Building Market around a 25-minute walk from this San Francisco property.
Some of the quiet rooms have a patio and a balcony, and such facilities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless Internet, along with tea/coffee making equipment. A sauna and a separate toilet, together with such amenities as hair dryers and bath sheets, are also at guests' disposal. Certain units feature panoramic views of the city.
Fairmont San Francisco Hotel is situated less than a 10-minute walk from Powell Street tube station, and Pier 39 lies 5 minutes away by car.
Spa therapy and a picnic area can be arranged at this San Francisco property for an extra charge. The Fairmont San Francisco includes a fitness club, a wellness area to ensure guests maximum relaxation. Business travellers are welcome to use a conference room offered on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Spectacular classy hotel with bars and restaurants.
- Stunning setting in a downtown area surrounded by a park and a hill.
- A 20-minute walk from North Beach and steps away from The InterContinental Mark Hopkins building.
- Recently renovated rooms, all with a good view and a TV.
- Some units with beautiful decor.
- Buffet breakfast has lots of meals.
- In-house restaurant serving lots of cuisines, including local fare.
- Carbonated beverages are included in some rates.
- Provides top-notch services with a shuttle to the airport.
- Rates are good.
- Some complaints about the too hard bed.
- A few bathrooms are a bit small and in need of renovation.
Key Features
- private parking
- wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- spa and wellness centre
- 2 restaurants
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- Paid films
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Paid Wi-Fi in rooms
- In-room air conditioning
- Heating
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Bicycle hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Bell staff/Porter
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Massage
- Fitness centre
- Fitness studio
Activities for Kids
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Alcatraz Island 3.97 km (2.47 mi.)
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 1.48 km (4856 ft)
- Asian Art Museum 1.86 km (1.16 mi.)
- Dragon's Gate 490 m (1608 ft)
- Lombard Street 1.66 km (1.03 mi.)
- Coit Tower 1.69 km (1.05 mi.)
- Chinatown 560 m (1837 ft)
- Exploratorium 2.05 km (1.27 mi.)
- Cable car ride 2.02 km (1.26 mi.)