Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco, Exceptional

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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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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	Recent comments complained about parking fees.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. However, the Fairmont was an exception.

"Very Good Short Stay at a Legend " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/18/2012 Vote

2. But what makes this Hotel exceptional is the history, the grandeur, the location perched at the top of Nob Hill, and the Fact that every u.

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

3. I think this exception was made bc I signed up for the 'President Members' program or whatever it's called before my trip (it's free -do it if you are planning on staying at a Fairmont Hotel).

"Not bad but not great for the $$. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/23/2012 Vote

4. This one was no exception.

"Historic and elegant " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/16/2012 Vote

5. Bedding was very nice except maids did not change sheets and we stayed for 3 days.

"beautiful lobby but very thin walls- too noisy! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/2/2012 Vote

6. I didn't rent a car, but understand that valet parking in general is expensive and the Fairmont is no exception in that respect.

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

7. It was what I expected of a luxury hotel, except it had only four small drawers in a dresser for clothes, the bath had only one sink with very little space for toiletries, and the desk was small with only two electrical outlets, not enough for a computer and two cell phones.

"Not Quite Luxury " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/16/2011 Vote

8. The ugly: Expensive hotels are known for nickle and diming their guests and this one is no exception.

"The good, the bad and the ugly... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/7/2011 Vote

9. We had no complaints during our 4-night stay except for their business center which is run by someone else (print-outs were costly).

"Classically Beautiful with a Good Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/27/2011 Vote

10. I didn't eat at the hotel except for a breakfast that was included anyway.

"Stay in the main building - newer, larger rooms. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/6/2011 Vote