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The Fairmont Hotel (The), in San Francisco, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury Fairmont that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The hotel caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, is situated in the "nob hill" area, and provides free parking, an airport shuttle, and internet access. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable", "super", and "great". Guests found the service "wonderful". What travelers said they loved: "the place", "the location", "the service", "the food", "the room", and "the staff". What guests say is special: "we felt like royalty". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "family" and "business". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Business Hotels). The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Jardiniere , Masa's , and Ritz-Carlton Terrace . Also nearby: North Beach , San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park , and Bulo Women . Other local places to consider are Hotel Monaco San Francisco and Prescott Hotel.
One of San Francisco's grand hotels, this 591-room Nob Hill old-timer boasts a massive lobby that features a dramatically ornate marble staircase, clusters of plump, comfortable chairs and sofas, and even a...
citysearch.com - expert review - 01/31/2007
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One of San Francisco's grand hotels, this 591-room Nob Hill old-timer boasts a massive lobby that features a dramatically ornate marble staircase, clusters of plump, comfortable chairs and sofas, and even a...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/25/2005
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San Francisco socialites have long loved the Fairmont. So have out-of-towners who check in for its excellent service and fairy-tale ambience. This Nob Hill legend gained an even greater fame after a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of old San Francisco glamour and the Fairmonet in SF is as good as it gets. Marble bathrooms, Italian 600 count sheets and high ceilings make even the smallest of rooms seem bigger than…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I decided to go to San Francisco for our anniversary. so i went hard to work looking for reviews on hotels in san fran. i found the fairmont on expedia and it had pretty good overall reviews…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am from San Francisco born and raised. I used to visit the Fairmont Hotel in my younger days and always stopped in on a Saturday to go up the outside elevator to view the city, and get off in the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I spent a couple of nights here before I moved to SF. The woman at the desk gave me a good deal on a room with a view. It was a slow weekend. It made my weekend! I had a view of the whole bay and Coit…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm having my wedding reception here!!! Save the date!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just came back today from a one night stay at the Fairmont. I live in Oaktown and work in the City but I just wanted to get away from it all. I had this idea of staying close enough yet far enough…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was the place where I had first slept in San Francisco! This used to be one of my favourite places to stay (before I had even lived in this city). I remember the "Tonga Room" and their swimming…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
By reviewing Yelp.com and their website, I thought that this place would be great, yet much to my dismay it was far from it. The lobby and the front desk persons are at first personable, friendly and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a guest of The Fairmont Hotel twice. Once in 2005.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who thought it a great idea to put a hotel on top of a very steep hill? Does no one walk to their hotel anymore? I know we didn't after the first time we trekked up the hill from Union Square.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because I'm a baller... who happened to find an outrageously good deal through hotels.com. Review. If only one of the bellmen didn't say, "Oh, you're in one of our bigger rooms"... No. The rooms really…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got married here two weeks ago and I can't say enough good things about this place. We thought we couldn't afford it and went to view it just for fun. We ended up working with the catering manager…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Gold Room at the Fairmont is an awesome wedding venue. Its ornate decor isn't my style (I'm more of a contemporary kinda guy), but I can appreciate the craftsmanship that went into all the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have stayed here twice now, and had the same experience both times. It is one of the loudest hotels I have ever been in. I think this comes from it being very old and the walls are paper thin. If…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some people grew up wanting to be firemen, teachers, doctors or the president. From about about 8 - 12 yrs of age, I wanted to work at The Fairmont. For the simple reason that Connie Sellecca was so…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed the service and the decor. We were here for high tea. I was only hoping to get a view of SF skyline and then it would've been perfect. We came with 4 people and ate a lot. It was a bit…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the absolute best places to go for TEA! I've hosted and have attended many a tea party here in my time. They are so cool Villeroy and Boch commisioned an exclusive tea service set just for…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You're definitely paying for luxury at this...joint. Came here for a banquet (gold room?) and the room, huge room, is the epitome of that bourgeoisie vernacular. About 200 guests? The bill came to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I said it before and I'll say it again - life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop to look around once in a while, you could miss it. ...... okay, Ferris Bueller actually said that, but hey, he took…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't want to go to clubs. I don't want to go to bars. I want to drink in the Fairmont for the rest of my life. Two sazeracs, ye olde pretty girlfriend and some extended kissing far into the early,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very classic old hotel with very high ceilings and old world genteel service from the staff. There is a pretty neat club called the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar which offers exotic Asian cuisine, along…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, wow - the entrance to this place is amazing! The bed was the most comfortable we've ever slept in. We upgraded with the deluxe room with comfy bed (spending the extra $10 was so worth it) and were…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't dismiss the Fairmont as a budget-breaker. You can get a great deal on a night here if you time it right. If you do spot a deal, try calling the hotel directly, tell them the price you saw online…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So my boyfriend and I decided to run up to the city for a night last minute and were checking rates for a place to stay on Expedia. We found a night's stay at the Fairmont SF for $139. Bong! (as he…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I haven't spent a night at this hotel, I took a walking tour of Nob Hill for my Biography of SF class, and this was one of the places that we toured while we were on the walking tour, and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If anyone is interested in knowing,I will be checking in at the Fairmont later tonight.I'm back home in the Bay Area for a good four days so watch out!I'm here for one day of business and the rest are…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Fairmont hotel is a great hotel. They hosted my wedding and the catering department did an amazing job. They made my wedding day perfect! (Thank you Barbara Greaves)
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How many people can say they have met and the president of El Salvador? I CAN I CAN! After the high from my 300th review, Pan Lido, I was lucky enough to attend an awesome event at the Fairmont. My…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the fairmont is a true san francisco institution. the rooms are beautiful, and the views are insane. their catering staff is absolutely lovely- i highly recommend them for any large event you might…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love to bring people here from out of town. However, this is the second time I've come into the bar on the lobby level and we sat for more than 15 minutes waiting for a cocktail server. As my head…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Prior to my recent stay for a conference at the Fairmont, my last visit was to the Tonga Room, a favorite of Bay Area high schoolers on prom nights, for -- you guessed it -- junior prom dinner. Not…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The hotel is not my taste a little old. Service is ok. Took forever to get valet parking!
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
wedding night 2007. five stars for the hotel being beautiful. 4 stars when we get to the room and the "romance" package with champagne and rose petals aren't there (which we had to pay out the nose…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding service.. fantastic views and a comfy corner room with my man.. what much could a man ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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The Fairmont was the last of three hotels we stayed at during a recent trip to Napa and San Francisco. Overall our impressions were good, although there were a few problems that shouldn't have happened. First,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My grandfather took my mother to the Fairmont when she was a little girl, and since then, not a lot has changed. Incredible marble columns, beautiful chandeliers, and top rate service. It is pricey,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has loads of old school charm. A classic SF hotel with a nice lobby, friendly staff and simple old school rooms. We splurged and went with a suite, it had a huge balcony that was great…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was trapped in this bloody Hotel for an entire week for a conference (and I live in the bay area...yay.) The rooms and facilities are well appointed, but a bit too old & garrish for my tastes.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As my birthday "weekend" continues... my bf and I spent our weekend in the City with a couple friend of ours and stayed at Fairmont for the the weekend. You can tell the history of the hotel even from…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I was shocked at how awful the service is at The Fairmont. Very unfriendly and unprofessional. We tried to get service through the proper channels but had to go to the concierge just to get the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with some friends for High Tea. It was a very lavish event. Service was great. It was very shi shi. The food was inconsistent. Some items tasting better than others. The Cherry Blossom tea…
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My company had their holiday party in the Penthouse Suite last year. Needless to say, as a new employee I was extremely excited. Just one problem, I needed a date. Lucky for me, my friend Carlos…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
High tea in the lobby is almost perfect- ambiance, lovely tea assortment, champagne, tea sandwiches, scones, etc.. everything it should be. The downside is that it does open to a hotel lobby, and the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here for a night during Thanksgiving weekend. The lobby is way posh, in that grandmother's Victorian furniture type of way. A lot of gold and marble. We had two rooms, a bit down the hall from…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dayummmmmmmmmmmn. The Fairmont hotel is breath-taking. I went as a date for my friend's company party and they rented out the Penthouse suite. The views of the city are stunning. Walking into the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boss was being honored and the venue was at the Fairmont Hotel. I was running late and thought to myself, I'll just valet park my car. As I pull up, a sign reads "Parking only for overnight…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving the Fairmont 5 stars for everything. This place looks beautiful and elegant. The atmosphere is very pleasant with a pianist playing good music. My husband and I have had our wedding…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am giving it three stars thanks to the bell hop and doorman. the rest of the staff were rude and evil actually. We came here for a girls night. We were told their was a continental bfast. when we…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wonderful fiancee surprised me by whisking me off to the Fairmont for the night as a special treat. Yes I know, I'm staying in a hotel about eight blocks from our actual apartment but dude, it's…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm being generous on them - based on service, 2 stars or less is probably more accurate and appropriate. I'm a little upset because I recommended we stay here based on my past experience with…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure it's high tea- but is a $40 high tea? Arguably. Who are you going to argue with about it? If you want high tea, you want high tea.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reasons why I have been at the Fairmont: - 1st wedding for T.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never stayed here, but I want to! This is one of the most beautiful building in our entire city...really a marvel to be seen !
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so this is a little odd because this is a review of an eatery that is not open to the public. I'm reviewing the employee diner. Is this risky you say? Perhaps it is not as I am a temporary…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ranks up there with one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed. Fortunately it was work related and I didn't have to pay out of pocket! Staff were amazingly helpful, decor was beautiful, and the cool…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the Crown Room on the top floor of the hotel where I recently enjoyed the view while attending a Prosecco tasting. Some folks were loving the view more than the bubbly...it was a tough…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you ever have a chance to hang out in the Swigg Suite Penthouse--DO!!! I've always loved the Fairmont for its old-school, classy style. I recently attended a formal ball in the penthouse suite.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best breakfasts that I have had. Yes it was pricey, but the rents were in town, so that was okay with me! Five dollars for a glass of OJ seemed like a rip off, but it was damn good orange…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is partly for nostalgia!! When my son turned 21, he and all his friends dressed up in tuxedoes, and went to dine at the Fairmont to celebrate his birthday. As he got up to find the men's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am yelping about my experience at having tea here....but my 2 stars cover my overall experience. I called a few "established" hotels against if they had afternoon tea but many of them only had…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Fairmont is a San Francisco classic. Beautiful inside and out, great service, and so much history. I love the old photos on the walls. My parents stayed in the Sutro Suite, which was absolutely…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just start out by saying, I love the Fairmont hotels. I've stayed in a few of them and they are always clean, beautiful, well staffed and professional. All the staff goes out of their way to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uhm, forget the actual rooms... are you aware of the debauchery that can happen in the bathrooms? God is pissed.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The mountains and hills you have to climb just to get to this place. I've been here twice, once for a bridal faire and the second to have drinks at the bar. Both times, I felt like I was going to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a Junior League event here this weekend and I will say that I had a BALL at this hotel. The service here is impeccable, IMPECCABLE I tell you. The lobby bar poured my tequila drinks into…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I power-lunched it at the Fairmont's restaurant, just past the lobby. The Nob Hill burger didn't disappoint. Excellent french fries. Twenty bucks for a hamburger is kind of pricey, but whatever. A…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I attended a meeting here yesterday. I didn't stay here but I got a chance to check the rooms out. They looked really nice and reminded me of the Palace hotel. The room had a walk in a closet and a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have many fond memories of the Fairmont. I've been sloshed drunk out of my mind at this place way too many times. My last holiday party was in the penthouse with an open bar and food galore. The…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Such a great San Francisco tradition but the bf and I were dissapointed in the chipped walls(?!) and size of our room - sooo tiny! The lobby is beautiful but it's kind of a let down after that.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my wedding reception in the Crown Room. The staff was so attentive from the 10-month planning period, the tasting, the delivery of our wine, the reception food service, accomodation and the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Many elements for this rating: 5 stars - amazingly good french fries (even when ordered from room service they arrived hot and crisp) - I'd book a room here just to order the fries. well, maybe not…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just classic. I love it when I have a wedding here and when the couple have a suite I'm just thrilled. I have tons of room and the views are amazing and the suites are just beautiful…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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The Fairmont is a funny mix of new world comfort, old fashioned hotel glamour, and a bit of kitsch. The rooms have been remodeled and ...
gusto.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a feedback specifically on their afternoon tea service. Do not try their afternoon tea, and do not ever pay to have their holiday afternoon tea. The Holiday afternoon tea is priced at $49…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, great view, great memories... I love the architecture, it is really beautiful. There is the new wing and the older wing, both times we stayed at the older wing which I think is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite hotel in the city. Love the lobby, the views, the location, the history and the old fashioned rooms. This place is classy and whenever I get to stay here for work (events) - I consider…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its nice... i enjoy it when my parents stay here but, i would never choose it. it is really overpriced. the people who work there are pretentious. the bathrooms are really dirty, and do not even…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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Glamorously ornate, the expansive lobby of this San Francisco icon is alone worth the visit – enjoy it while sipping a glass of wine and ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome brunch! I had my last brunch in the city with my roommates at the Fairmont before moving to Denver. I moved into the city with a bang and left with a banging brunch. I recommend their…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Wonderful...the amenities, the spa, the massage therapists...love this place. The bartenders are asleep at the wheel and when you are spending 7.00 a beer and 10.00 a drink...you'd like some eye contact, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful hotel, well-preserved, and great staff. Location is great: right at the top of the hill. Only downside is that I can't afford it!
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really nice time at their afternoon tea. I met a friend who was staying at the hotel and we lingered for about 2 and a half hours just enjoying the decadence. Sparkling wine, a selection of…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Almost no hotel can compare to this which is why it has to be given 5 stars. Just on looks alone this hotel is fantastic, but then when you add in location and service then you have to just call it…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Top of Nob Hill The Lobby!
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i rarely make it up this hill... because it's a pretty long and tiring walk up... but every time i get to be up there, i truly enjoy the view of the fairmont. a classic historic landmark to san…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best high teas in the city!
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my mom's favorite place to stay and she was so apalled that I gave it three stars she hounded me for months to change it, so I did. The service is good and its lovely at Christmas time, but…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has one of the most beautiful smells I have ever smelt. It's like a soft, fragrant, cinnamon nutmeg perfume that permeates the hallways of this ancient building. Quite serene and calming. A…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't stay here...but I did get a good enough impression to turn around and run in the opposite direction! I was meeting someone in a conference room, so maybe this place is not too kind to locals.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
8:00 am Late as F for work.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
