Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco, Tacky

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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. Unfortunately, the waterfront on that stretch is quite tacky with it's cheap souvenir shops and eateries.

"Really enjoyed our second stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/9/2012 Vote

2. The bar is a really great place to sit and have a quiet drink at night and there is the Tonga Room bar/restaurant in the basement which is a bit tacky but good fun.

"Classic " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/18/2011 Vote

3. The decor was well thout out and not at all tacky.

"Anniversary stay- very good, but not stellar " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/30/2011 Vote

4. 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

5. It's kind of tacky, the food is supposed to be fair, and my Mai-Tai probably ripped a hole in my esophagus--it may have been mixed with rubbing alcohol.

"Fine Place--Not The Grandeur You're Led To Expect--But Still Worthwhile " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/20/2011 Vote

6. it is so wonderfully over the top tacky.

"Fairmont in San Francisco " Read full review on Travelocity 4/1/2009 Vote

7. Surroundings I thought would be fun but actually was quite tacky.

"Depends on your room, overall very nice but expensive " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/19/2009 Vote

8. Warning- the Tonga room is very cheesey and slightly tacky but in a charming way.

"Excellent service and attention " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/9/2007 Vote

9. V comfortable bed and huge marble bathroomExcellent location Nob Hill away from the tackiness of Fishermans Wharf and only a short distance to Chinatown and Union Square.

"A Nobs Life " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/12/2006 Vote

10. We experienced an overage charge for a breakfast delivered in our room which I considered tacky since our bed and breakfast package credit was for $70 per day, and orders were very simple.

"Don`t miss the Fairmont!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/9/2006 Vote