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The landmark. The Fairmont is the Beaux Arts grande dame atop Nob Hill, AAA Four Diamond since 2001, with the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar.
There's afternoon tea at Laurel Court and a spa, Chateau de la Beauté.
The fees stack up: $45 a night for amenities and $92 for valet. There's no pool, and nothing for cruisers.
Book it for the Tonga Room, and a cab to the ship in the morning.
Book it if
- A celebration in a landmark
- Tiki fans
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want a pool.
- You want to avoid a nightly fee.
- You want the cruise logistics handled.
What you’re paying for, and what you’re not
A splurge is worth it when you know exactly what the extra money buys. Green is on offer, gold comes with a cost or a catch, and grey isn’t there or isn’t stated.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what The Fairmont publishes.
606 rooms in the Main Building and the Tower, the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, afternoon tea at Laurel Court, and the Chateau de la Beauté spa.
Fairmont mentions no cruise shuttle, and says it runs no airport shuttle. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Not stated as included.
Fairmont gives no distance to Pier 27. It's the Beaux Arts landmark at the top of Nob Hill. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Indoor valet only, $92 plus tax a night ($102 oversized), unlimited in and out, 6'7" maximum height. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself. At a splurge hotel, that’s usually the morning ride.
The hotel runs no airport shuttle, per Fairmont. It puts SFO 13.5 miles away.
Fairmont mentions no cruise shuttle, and says it runs no airport shuttle.
Fairmont gives no distance to Pier 27. It's the Beaux Arts landmark at the top of Nob Hill.
From SFO without a hotel shuttle
BART runs from the International Terminal to downtown in about 30 minutes for $11.15. A cab is metered, with a $6 SFO pickup fee; Princess puts it at $50 to $60 to the pier. Rideshare picks up on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage. Carnival's transfer is $34.99 a person if you land by noon.
No airport shuttle. Fairmont puts Oakland 18.5 miles away.
Fairmont mentions no cruise shuttle, and says it runs no airport shuttle.
Fairmont gives no distance to Pier 27. It's the Beaux Arts landmark at the top of Nob Hill.
From OAK without a hotel shuttle
The BART connector runs 9 minutes to Coliseum, then it's 21 minutes to downtown San Francisco; the fare is $12.65. A cab or a rideshare crosses the Bay Bridge instead; no fare from OAK to the pier is published.
Indoor valet only, $92 plus tax a night ($102 oversized), unlimited in and out, 6'7" maximum height. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Indoor valet only, $92 plus tax a night, $102 oversized, unlimited in and out; 6'7" height limit.
Fairmont mentions no cruise shuttle, and says it runs no airport shuttle.
Fairmont gives no distance to Pier 27. It's the Beaux Arts landmark at the top of Nob Hill.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Distance
No distance statedFairmont gives no distance to Pier 27. It's the Beaux Arts landmark at the top of Nob Hill.
Source: fairmont.comCruise shuttle
Shuttle unconfirmedFairmont mentions no cruise shuttle, and says it runs no airport shuttle.
Source: fairmont.comParking while you sail
At the hotel
Cruise parking unconfirmedIndoor valet only, $92 plus tax a night ($102 oversized), unlimited in and out, 6'7" maximum height. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: fairmont.comParking by the pier
From $20 a dayIf the hotel won’t hold your car, drive to a lot by the pier on sail morning.
There’s no parking at the terminal, overnight or temporary, per the port. It sends cruisers to Metropolis at 55 and 80 Francisco Street, which publishes no rate. Ace Parking at 1348 The Embarcadero, about an 18-minute walk, lists $20 a day for a compact car and $25 for a full-size one, plus a $2 fee, and calls itself a Princess partner.
Source: sfcruiseshipparking.comThe night you’re paying for
The evening
Food or drinks on site606 rooms in the Main Building and the Tower, the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, afternoon tea at Laurel Court, and the Chateau de la Beauté spa.
Breakfast
Not statedNot stated as included.
Address
Mason Street, atop Nob Hill950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Hotel website
Ratings
AAA Four DiamondAAA rates it Four Diamond. Forbes Travel Guide's San Francisco page doesn't rate it. AAA’s list is for 2026.
Source: newsroom.aaa.comThe fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as The Fairmont publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
$45 plus tax a night: a $10 Cirque Bar credit, a $10 minibar credit, a movie, seasonal programming and the gym
Wi-Fi
High-speed internet throughout
Parking for your stay
Indoor valet only, $92 plus tax a night, $102 oversized, unlimited in and out; 6'7" height limit
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not stated as included
Pool
None mentioned
Pets
$100 a pet a stay, leashed; no weight limit stated.
Food and drink on site
- Tonga Room & Hurricane BarThe tiki bar
- Laurel Court Restaurant & BarAfternoon tea
- Cirque BarCredit in the amenity fee
Rooms
606 rooms and suites in the Main Building and the Tower; skyline and bay views; the Tony Bennett Suite and the Penthouse.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Cable cars, Chinatown and Union Squarenearby
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond since 2001
- The gym is $35 a day unless you pay the amenity fee or are a loyalty member
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Amenity fee $45 plus tax a night: a $10 Cirque Bar credit, a $10 minibar credit, a movie, seasonal programming and the gym.
- Valet $92 plus tax, $102 oversized; 6'7" height limit.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM.
- The hotel calls itself 5-star; AAA rates it Four Diamond, and Forbes doesn't list it.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Breakfast
- The distance to Pier 27
- Cruise parking
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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The Fairmont FAQ
Is The Fairmont a luxury hotel?
AAA rates it Four Diamond. Forbes Travel Guide's San Francisco page doesn't rate it.
Does The Fairmont have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Fairmont mentions no cruise shuttle, and says it runs no airport shuttle.
Does The Fairmont have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From San Francisco International: The hotel runs no airport shuttle, per Fairmont. It puts SFO 13.5 miles away. From Oakland International: No airport shuttle. Fairmont puts Oakland 18.5 miles away.
Can I park at The Fairmont while I cruise?
It doesn't say. Indoor valet only, $92 plus tax a night ($102 oversized), unlimited in and out, 6'7" maximum height. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is The Fairmont from the cruise terminal?
Fairmont gives no distance to Pier 27. It's the Beaux Arts landmark at the top of Nob Hill.
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