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The Fairmont Hotel dates to 1903, when two sisters—Theresa Fair Oelrichs and Virginia Fair Vanderbilt—decided to build a spectacular boutique hotel in the heart of San Francisco’s Nob Hill. Today this luxurious respite boasts 606 guestrooms and suites with several amenities. Fairmont San Francisco is glorious proof that a great story never goes out of style. World leaders, renowned stars, history-making events, and unprecedented passion for hospitality have all intersected atop Nob Hill at this famed San Francisco hotel. Designed by Julia Morgan, the Beaux-Arts hotel combines luxurious accommodations and impeccable service with breathtaking views of the city and San Francisco Bay to create a truly memorable experience.

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The Fairmont Hotel dates to 1903, when two sisters—Theresa Fair Oelrichs and Virginia Fair Vanderbilt—decided to build a spectacular boutique hotel in the heart of San Francisco’s Nob Hill. Today this luxurious respite boasts 606 guestrooms and suites with several amenities.

Learn more about the History of The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco .