Overview
The Fairmont San Francisco presents an awe-inspiring picture of historic San Francisco. The grandeur of the luxury hotel atop Nob Hill coupled with its reputation for impeccable service promises a truly memorable experience during your San Francisco vacation. This San Francisco hotel offers luxurious accommoations, fine dining and panoramic views of the City and the Bay from high atop Nob Hill, which make for an unforgettable stay.
Check in
3 p.m.
Check out
12 p.m.
Rooms
591
Inclusions
Rooms
Amenities
Fairmont Room
San Francisco Bay View
Caffe Cento
Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
Deluxe Room
Resort View
Lobby
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Very “Historic” but needs some maintenance
Gregory B on Nov 30, 2025
Pretty old hotel. Historic? Yes. Gotta stay there once? Yes. Will come back? Nope. Rooms are old. Staff is slow. Crowded during holiday time. Just stay somewhere else.
Fails to Deliver on 5-star Promise
K1008HXpatriciac on Nov 25, 2025
TL;DR: Long lines everywhere. Wait to check-in, wait to have breakfast. No food at a breakfast buffet. This was a fiasco. This was meant to be a small staycation to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We arrived at the hotel around 3 pm to check-in and it was madness! There was a long line of people waiting to check-in and only 1 receptionist available. After several minutes, other receptionists showed up and the line started moving, so after approximately 30 minutes we were checked in. Our room was recently renovated, but the building is old and makes a lot of loud noises (between the AC and the street noise, it was not the most relaxing stay). But, the next morning, I was excited to have breakfast, as they advertise there is a brunch on weekends. Our breakfast was included in the room rate, but if not included, it costs $45+tax/pp. We went to the restaurant around 9:30am. We waiting in line for about 10 min to be told there is an hour wait for breakfast (I really never had to wait this long for a hotel breakfast, but there was no other option so we waited). After 30 minutes or so, they asked if we wanted to be seated at the bar, which we agreed. After sitting down, I went to the buffet but to my surprise they were out of all bread, all pastries, all fruits, all granola. I was very lucky to get a small portion of yogurt. I could have gotten an omelette but I didn't wait in line (again!). After several minutes and lots of people complaining, a staff member showed up with more pastries (some croissants and apple turnover I think). I asked this staff member if they had more sourdough bread and I heard a very rude "no". Maybe he was tired of everyone being so upset with the lack of food at a $45 breakfast buffet. The breakfast fiasco gave us "Fyre Festival" vibes.
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