The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Register of Historic Places
- 287 ft
- Elevation
The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco, built in 1907 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2001 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
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Celebrated architect Julia Morgan designed the Beaux-Arts-style Fairmont Hotel and was preparing for its grand opening when San Francisco suffered a devastating earthquake on April 18, 1906. The hotel survived and one year later opened its doors to celebrate the re-birth of this great city. From its setting atop Nob Hill, the hotel enjoys spectacular city views and a long history in the spotlight. It was here in 1945 that delegates met to draft the United Nations Charter. Every president since William Taft has been a guest, and in the ornate Venetian Room, Tony Bennett first sang his signature tune, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."
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Getting there
In the most centralized location in the city, atop Nob Hill at California and Mason Streets, the only spot in San Francisco at which all of the cable car lines meet. Just blocks from Union Square, the financial district, and Pacific Heights. San Francisco International Airport: 15 miles, 30 minutes.
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37.79230, -122.41100 · 37°47'32.3"N 122°24'39.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 70°F in Sep, down to 58°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 67 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 64 | 58 |
| Low °F | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 51 | 47 |
| Precip in | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 4.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco
- Can you reserve a site at The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco?
- No. The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco
- San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park Tours 1.2 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK) 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rob Hill Group Campground 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kirby Cove Campground 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bicentennial Campground 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center 1.2 mi · Facility
- Dock Ranger Station 2.4 mi · Facility
- Inn at the Presidio 2.5 mi · Facility
- William Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio Visitor Center 2.6 mi · Visitor Center
- Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank Visitor Center 3.5 mi · Facility
- Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center 3.7 mi · Facility
- Lands End Lookout Visitor Center 5.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 800 678 8946
- Email info@historichotels.org
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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