The Fairmont Hotel (Nob Hill)

The Fairmont San Francisco opened in 1907 on Nob Hill and is a prominent early-20th-century luxury hotel in the city. Built on a site redeveloped after the 1906 earthquake and fire, the hotel became known for its grand public rooms and panoramic views of the city. Over its history it has hosted presidents, dignitaries, and major social events, and remains a landmark of Nob Hill's hotel architecture.