Elite Traveler Fall 2019

Fairmont San Francisco PENTHOUSE SUITE

the most charming has walls painted with an antique map from 1927. There’s a large catering kitchen, which the staff will fully stock to your exact specifications. Best of all is the stunning terrace, which has played a starring role in many movies, and that offers superb views of the city skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco sights Oracle Park, home to the San Francisco Giants, is one of baseball’s most beloved stadiums. Head behind the scenes on a private tour of the stadium, where you will explore the dugout, clubhouse and museum, as well as get the chance to take a turn around the bases. And if you’re looking for the perfect space for that big moment, you can rent out the stadium so the Park and Jumbotron are yours and yours alone.

High atop Nob Hill, Fairmont San Francisco, the city’s grande dame, overlooks the sprawling metropolis below. The charming Beaux-Arts white facade of the main building is instantly recognizable to locals and travelers alike. Its illustrious history is honored in a hallway, where the walls are lined with images of famous travelers, scenes from famous movies filmed there, and quotes from luminaries who adore the hotel — like Anthony Bourdain, who was obsessed with the tiki bar, The Tonga Room. The most famous suite in San Francisco has a residential feel, which makes sense: The hotel’s previous owners called it home for over 30 years. The entire 6,000-sq-ft space, from the grand library of original books, to the Alhambra-inspired billiards room and large living room, makes you feel like you’re stepping back in time, visiting a very well-appointed home. The suite has three bedrooms, each with unique decor;

Rate from $18,000 per night Contact Colleen O’Neill, director of individual travel sales, colleen.oneill@fairmont.com, +1 415 772 5489, fairmont.com

Photo Matthew Millman