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Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square Hotel

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square Hotel

Fort Mason, San Francisco


Heritage Luxe Local
Central

Opened 2008   Renovated 2008   $$$$

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square Hotel — vibe

Vibe

Nightly wine hours unfold beside outdoor firepits overlooking San Francisco Bay, framed by historic brick facades and the iconic glowing Ghirardelli sign.

“Historic chocolate factory lofts”

Heritage

Preserved 1893 red-brick chocolate factory shell featuring original timber beams and the iconic waterfront clock tower.

Luxe

Spacious residential suites featuring Sub-Zero kitchens, personalized butler assistance, and dedicated house car drop-offs.

Local

Nightly California wine hours on the firepit terrace with sweeping views across the bay.

Central

Inside Ghirardelli Square on the northern waterfront, overlooking San Francisco Bay and steps from cable cars.

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square Hotel — rooms

Rooms

Loft-style residential suites pair exposed 1893 red-brick walls and heavy timber beams with Sub-Zero kitchens, slate fireplaces, and deep soaking tubs.

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square Hotel — backstory

Backstory

Chocolatier Domenico Ghirardelli acquired the former woolen mill site in 1893, later manufacturing confections beneath the landmark 1923 illuminated clock-tower sign.

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square Hotel — eat & drink

Eat & drink

The private Club Lounge hosts morning continental breakfast and evening California wine receptions, while the surrounding brick plaza buzzes with waterfront dining.

The neighborhood

Set directly on the northern waterfront, you are steps from the Powell-Hyde cable car turnaround, historic Fort Mason, and views across to Alcatraz.

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