The Fairmont San Francisco is a perfect hotel for ...

The Fairmont San Francisco is a perfect hotel for those who envision their SF vacation to be full of historic charm and the clanging bells of cable cars.

The view from my room featured Alcatraz on the left and Coit Tower on the right. The Cable Car museum, Grace Cathedral and a cable car stop are all within a 5 min walk. It's very convenient if you're there to tour the city.

The rooms are comfortable and fairly large by city standards. No dressing table in the larger deluxe room was a bummer but it had a full tub and separate shower.

Compared to other Fairmont hotels, service was not as good. It was typically San Francisco, in that the staff were mostly indifferent in their service.