Fairmont Hotel and the Tonga Room

The Fairmont Hotel, opened in 1907 on Nob Hill and rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake, is a landmark Beaux-Arts hotel known for hosting dignitaries and high-profile events. The hotel contains the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, a Polynesian-themed tiki bar established in 1945 that features a rainstorm effect and a floating bandstand in a central pool. The Tonga Room became an iconic example of mid-20th-century themed hospitality interiors and has been a notable part of the Fairmont's culinary and entertainment offerings.