Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco, Avoid

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Fairmont San Francisco	Average Price: $290 Check Rates

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950 Mason Street

San Francisco, 94108 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 6 of 37
Average review rating: 4.19

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (77) , MyTravelGuide (2) , Travelocity (10) , TripAdvisor (885) , YahooTravel (39)

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1. We rented a car for one afternoon from enterprise on Mason street just a few blocks away to avoid the $65 overnight parking, and walked to most other places if needed.

"If walls could talk...overall great stay in this historic location in majestic San Francisco. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/11/2012 Vote

2. You may encounter very obvious signs of homelessness throughout Union Square, with one street seeming fine and the very next one sending off red flags to avoid it.

"Near Union Square-Away From the Hustle & Bustle " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/20/2011 Vote

3. While it is short walking distance to China town and Union square invest in a muni pass to avoid the up hill walks.

"Good stay in San Francisco " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/10/2011 Vote

4. avoid rooms with connecting doors.

"Insight for the business traveler staying the San Francisco Fairmont " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/6/2011 Vote

5. There are other hotels that are better placed down town or at Fisherman's Wharf if you want to be closer to either of those locations, but I would recommend the Fairmont as it's an iconic hotel - just avoid the restaurant and make the best use of pubic transport/taxis.

"Good hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

6. I travel to San fran all the time and I will avoid this one and go back to the smaller hotels with the same size rooms but I get free wifi and fitness access.

"Overpriced and overrated " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2011 Vote

7. The gift bag contained snacks and bottles of water which was obviously the wedding party's way of helping to avoid such extra costs.

"Very nice, though a little surprised... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2011 Vote

8. And avoid the Tonga Room restaurant, its pricey and nothing out of the ordinary.

"Awesome trip, wonderful hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/2/2011 Vote

9. We had read many of the other reviews on the hotel before traveling so we had some idea of the potential pitfalls to avoid.

"Great Location, Good Service, But Watch For Extra Charges " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/30/2010 Vote

10. Cons: Location isn't great if you're interested in exploring the city; doors in the main building are REALLY loud when they close, so avoid it if you're a light sleeper; but the real problem is this hotel's service: it's is poor, particularly given the Fairmont reputation and price.

"Would have been mad if I'd been the one paying " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/10/2010 Vote