Fairmont San Francisco
Hotel · Nob Hill ·
Historic hotel with opulent decor, famous tiki bar, and holiday gingerbread house
Historic hotel with opulent decor, famous tiki bar, and holiday gingerbread house
"Although it’s only around for the holiday season, the Gingerbread House in the lobby of the San Francisco Fairmont is simply a magical setting to consume hot chocolate. The folks at the Fairmont don’t mess around: the Gingerbread House is constructed with thousands of bricks of real gingerbread that takes their pastry team hundreds of hours to then decorate just right. New details are added every year that often involve moving parts. A dining experience inside the house can be booked in advance, otherwise lines are to be expected, of course." - Ori Ravid
"The historic Fairmont Hotel always does it big for the holidays — and we mean that literally. The hotel has a 22-foot-high, 23-foot-wide two-story Victorian gingerbread house on display made from “thousands of bricks, a ton of royal icing, and candy décor,” according to the hotel’s website. It’s on show from Saturday, November 23 through the holiday season, and if you want to really soak it all in, you can even book a reservation to dine inside (or opt for holiday-themed afternoon tea). The Fairmont’s Cirque Bar is another hot spot for cozy evenings this holiday season." - Justine Jones
"A storied Nob Hill grande dame designed by Julia Morgan and steeped in a century of local lore—rebuilt after the 1906 fires, it was the first U.S. hotel to hire a concierge and has hosted cultural moments from Alfred Hitchcock filming to Tony Bennett’s first performance of his signature song. The property blends historic splendor (chandeliers, marble, a famed penthouse suite with a two-story library) with theatrical touches like the legendary Polynesian-themed Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar; recent renovations across its 606 rooms preserve classic glamour while modernizing comforts and views." - Jessie Beck
"Located at the very top of Nob Hill, the Fairmont San Francisco is as elegant a hotel as they come. The hotel, which consistently makes its way onto T+L's World's Best Awards list, sports stunning interior architecture and panoramic views of both the city and the bay. And, guests can indulge in superb food and drinks at the famous Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, or have an charming afternoon tea service, depending on their vacation vibe." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"The Fairmont San Francisco is where Wolfe works as Chief Concierge today. It was rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake by Julia Morgan, the nation’s foremost female architect of the time, and in 1945, the hotel hosted delegates from 40 nations as they wrote the United Nations Charter. The many flags waving outside the hotel honor that incredible moment in history. Later, in 1961, Tony Bennett performed 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco' live for the first time in the hotel’s Venetian Room." - Ali Wunderman