Chalk Hill Cheap Vacations

Beautiful historic hotel with great amenities.

Disappointing Experience – Definitely Not Worth the Price Unfortunately, our stay at the Fairmont San Francisco was extremely disappointing, especially considering the price we paid. We spent over $4,000 for just three nights, including all the additional fees, and the overall experience fell far short of what I would expect from a luxury five-star hotel. For starters, valet parking was over $100 per night, which is excessive even by San Francisco standards. Something as simple as complimentary bottled water wasn't even provided in the room. At these prices, you would expect these basic amenities to be included. We specifically booked a room expecting a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, only to discover that we could barely see a small portion of it. To make matters worse, the windows were filthy and clearly hadn't been cleaned properly. When you're paying a premium for a room with a view, the least you should expect is clean windows and the view you were promised. The dining experience was equally disappointing. The restaurant menu felt tired, outdated, and significantly overpriced for what was offered. Room service breakfast for two cost us $190, which is simply outrageous considering the overall experience. I understand that the Fairmont is a historic property with a prestigious reputation, and I certainly don't mind paying premium prices for a truly exceptional experience. However, charging five-star prices should come with five-star service and amenities.

Very welcoming

The property has additional feels for booking on expedia so I assume we are paying for the commission on top of our stay. The parking arrangement is wack. I like parking my own car and not having to wait on the attendant for me to be able to leave. Valet attendant was very friendly but not a fan of the arrangement. I also haven’t received my receipt for the additional fees and they kept insisting that they would email it to me upon checking out. Nice hotel and very spacious room. I liked the huge shower, the fact that they had a coffee maker, microwave and mini fridge in the room. Regardless of the all the good things, I wouldn’t stay here again. Not a fan of forced valet services…