Fairmont San Francisco is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 900 at dinner and 2,500 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$43,000 (our estimate), reached from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 20-30 minutes.
Fairmont San Francisco
The check-in time at Fairmont San Francisco is from 4:00 pm and the check-out time is by 11:00 am.
About Fairmont San Francisco
The check-in time at Fairmont San Francisco is from 4:00 pm and the check-out time is by 11:00 am.
Fairmont San Francisco offers valet service or alternatively self-parking is located in the connected garage with an entrance on Powell Street at California Street.
Fairmont San Francisco accommodates wedding parties of 20 to 500 guests across its ceremony and reception spaces.
The closest airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 20-30 minutes away by road.
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Had a great stay here with fantastic views. Recommend the tower rooms. Take time to wander and read about the history of the place. Reminds me of grove park in Asheville.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 900 guests
- Standing reception
- 2,500 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 500 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 606 rooms
- Room types
- 41 listed
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$43,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$175 to US$300 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SFO, 30 min by carAisle estimate
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Setting
- Urban, historic, formalAisle estimate
The place
- Sea view
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Historic 1907 Beaux-Arts building located on Nob Hill's highest elevation
- Panoramic views of Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and San Francisco Bay from event spaces
- 8 distinctive venues ranging from 20 to 500 guests, including the Laurel Room and Crown Room with 360-degree city views
- On-site accommodations with 591 guest rooms, including suites for wedding parties
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at Fairmont; welcome cocktail reception in hotel lobby or Laurel Room
- 6:00 PMRehearsal dinner at one of hotel's restaurants or private dining room
- 11:00 AMPre-ceremony hair and makeup services in bridal suite
- 3:00 PMCeremony in Crown Room or Laurel Room with city views
- 4:30 PMCocktail hour on terrace overlooking Bay Bridge
- 6:00 PMReception dinner and dancing in ballroom
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch for guests; checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SFO · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into San Francisco International Airport.
- Direct line
- (415) 772-5000
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Questions about the venue
What is the hotel's guest room capacity for wedding parties?+
The Fairmont has 591 rooms including 61 suites, allowing block accommodations for wedding guests with negotiated rates available.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at the Fairmont?+
Yes. The hotel offers multiple ballrooms and event spaces that can accommodate ceremonies and receptions, with flexibility for indoor or semi-outdoor setups with city views.
Is there parking available for wedding guests?+
The hotel offers self-parking and valet parking services. Negotiated rates are typically available for wedding guest blocks.
What dining options are available for receptions?+
The hotel features 7 on-site restaurants and bars managed by a Michelin-trained culinary team, providing customizable menu options for wedding receptions.
Are outdoor spaces available for ceremonies?+
Semi-outdoor terraces with city and bay views are available. Full outdoor ceremonies depend on weather conditions and season.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 900 guests
“EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The hotel's event spaces can accommodate 5–900 seated or 150–2,500 standing guests indoors.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 2,500 guests
“EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The hotel's event spaces can accommodate 5–900 seated or 150–2,500 standing guests indoors.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 500 guests
“CEREMONY CAPACITY: Seven indoor ceremony sites accommodate 5–500 seated guests.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 606 rooms
“Choose from 606 graceful guestrooms and lavish suites spread amongst our legendary main building or our luxurious contemporary tower.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 41 listed
“Signature King room with Skyline View”
Read the source for room typesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“If your event is more of an intimate affair, Fairmont has a vast array of beautiful smaller banquet rooms.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The Pavilion Room has picture windows that overlook Fairmont’s charming Rooftop Garden, a sublime spot for exchanging vows.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our culinary team presents flavors centered on health and creativity with a modern twist, while still providing a few familiar classics.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Vegetarian, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free
“All dinner menus include assorted rolls along with coffee and tea service for the duration of the dinner v vegetarian | pb plant-based | df dairy-free | gf gluten-free | n contains nut”
Read the source for dietary optionsBar on site: Yes
“The adjacent Laurel Court has become a warm and elegant restaurant and bar where your guests will enjoy mingling over drinks and hors d’oeuvres.”
Read the source for bar on siteExclusive use required: No
“If your event is more of an intimate affair, Fairmont has a vast array of beautiful smaller banquet rooms.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredStep-free access: Yes
“With accessible features including roll-in shower with grab bars and wider doors, take in the sights from floors 2-23, with stunning views of San Francisco's skyline.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The hotel's event spaces can accommodate 5–900 seated or 150–2,500 standing guests indoors.”
Read the source for reception indoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Tonga Room features The Island Groove Band, which performs top-40 hits from a thatch-covered barge on the “lagoon;” a dance floor built from the remains of the S.S. Forester, a schooner that once traveled between San Francisco and the South Sea Islands; and periodic tropical rainstorms, complete with thunder and lightning.”
Read the source for space for dancingSea view: Yes
“Wake to sweeping views of San Francisco and the Bay from a landmark that has welcomed generations of guests.”
Read the source for sea viewGardens: Yes
“The Pavilion Room has picture windows that overlook Fairmont’s charming Rooftop Garden, a sublime spot for exchanging vows.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“Fairmont San Francisco is a 5-star luxury hotel and iconic Beaux Arts landmark atop Nob Hill.”
Read the source for historic building