Fairmont San Francisco
STORY BY: Veronica Hill
Summary: San Francisco's most historic hotel, the Fairmont defines elegance and luxury.
Location: 50 Mason Street, San Francisco; 1-800-441-1414; www.fairmont.com.
Price Range: $$$
Perched atop Nob Hill, overlooking the bay and city of San Francisco, The Fairmont San Francisco has been symbol of opulence and luxury since 1907.
Since that time, the historic Fairmont Hotel San Francisco has played host to celebrity guests and even starred in a few movie classics, such as the 1958 Hitchcock thriller ''Vertigo." (You might also notice that the opulent lobby starred in Aaron Spelling’s TV series, "Hotel.")
This grand and sumptuous resort, with its ornate and palatial-style facade, is located at the corner of California and Mason streets.
During the day, jump on the cable car outside the Fairmont San Francisco hotel and spend the day visiting the many San Francisco attractions, from Union Square and Chinatown, to the Financial District, North Beach or Fisherman’s Wharf.
This historic property is home to 591 guest rooms and 62 luxurious suites. Each room boasts Frette bed linens, pillow-top mattresses Terry cloth robes, twice-daily maid service, in-room refreshments and room service.
For the ultimate indulgence, splurge on the newly redesigned 6,000 square-foot Penthouse, one of the world’s ultimate suites valued at $20 million.
The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco is home to several restaurants. On weekend afternoons, enjoy elegant afternoon tea service at The Laurel Court (which also serves breakfast and lunch daily), or head to Caffè Cento for an assortment of illy coffee, Ghirardelli chocolates, homemade pastries, salads and Tuscan sandwiches.
The Tonga Room, one of the first restaurants to celebrate Tiki culture in the 1940s, is a Polynesian delight that's famous for its indoor thunder and rainstorms.
The Fairmont in San Francisco boasts such hotel amenities as twice-daily maid service, concierge services,
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| The Fairmont has defined luxury in San Francisco since 1907. Photo courtesy of the Fairmont Hotel San Francisco. |
The Fairmont in San Francisco also has several business services, including multi-line telephones and voice mail, Wi-fi and high-speed Internet access, executive business center, desktop publishing, audio-visual services, word-processing, fax and photocopying services.
The Fairmont San Francisco is located on Nob Hill at 50 Mason Street, San Francisco, California. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.
Photos: Courtesy of Fairmont Hotel San Francisco
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