Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco, Overpriced

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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. Until then, it is overpriced for the quality of its rooms.

"GRAND OLD HOTEL NEEDS A BIT OF ATTENTION TO ITS ROOMS " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2012 Vote

2. I was here for work in January, and though it's probably one of the most beautiful hotels I've ever stayed in everything was so expensive including internet ($14/day), bottled water ($7) and the restaurant was overpriced too (croque monsieur was also incredibly salty).

"Landmark hotel but incredibly expensive! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/3/2011 Vote

3. All in all, this is an overpriced hotel that is way past its glory.

"Fair"NOT" in San Francisco " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/15/2011 Vote

4. The rooms were ok but overpriced for what you get.

"Nice, but a little stuffy & overpriced " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/4/2011 Vote

5. The food is medicore and overpriced, with mandatory gratuity even for the self-serve breakfast buffet.

"Dirty, incredibly overpriced " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/24/2011 Vote

6. The hotel is dated, overpriced, and tacky.

"I have no idea why anyone gives this hotel 4 stars. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/30/2011 Vote

7. The only downside was that the restaurants were dated and overpriced but there are much more enticing options within a short walk.

"Awesome Location, Great Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/10/2011 Vote

8. Our first visit I found the room to be old, dirty, overpriced and without a view (despite paying extra for a view).

"No way I'd come back " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/10/2010 Vote

9. It was overpriced however expedia made that not matter.

"Eh...better off somewhere else next time. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/11/2010 Vote

10. Drinks at the bar are a bit overpriced, but the atmosphere is great.

"Beautiful hotel, great location, wonderful trip. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/13/2009 Vote