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Fairmont San Francisco

Festive Season 2026

NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 31

Celebrate the Magic
of the Holidays

Celebrate the holiday season at Fairmont San Francisco, an iconic Nob Hill landmark where festive traditions, elegant celebrations, and memorable San Francisco moments come to life. From sparkling décor and seasonal experiences to thoughtful touches throughout your stay, discover a holiday destination made for cherished memories.

Holiday Room Highlight

Unwrap a Magical Stay in Santa’s Suite

Step into Santa and Mrs. Claus’s San Francisco home away from the North Pole. This family-friendly holiday stay includes a festively decorated luxury suite, breakfast for up to four guests, holiday hot chocolate, a gingerbread house kit, a holiday movie, and overnight parking.

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Holiday Dining Highlight

Gingerbread House & Veranda Private Dining

Celebrate the season with an exclusive private dining experience inside Fairmont San Francisco’s life-sized Gingerbread House or on the charming Gingerbread House Veranda. Designed for intimate celebrations, proposals, and unforgettable holiday moments, each setting surrounds guests with the scents, sights, and magic of the season.

EXPLORE PRIVATE DINING OPTIONS

Extended Holiday Hours

A Little More Tonga for the Holidays

This holiday season, Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar will open on select additional dates from December 20 through January 2, giving guests more opportunities to experience San Francisco’s legendary tiki destination during the festive season.

 

Advance reservations are recommended.

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Holiday Events & Festive Experiences

Explore festive events and seasonal experiences throughout Fairmont San Francisco, from the beloved Gingerbread House Lighting Ceremony to photo-worthy holiday displays, local artisan shopping, and rooftop celebrations on Nob Hill.

  • Saturday, November 21

    Gingerbread House Lighting Ceremony

    Family-friendly and open to all ages
    Celebrate the start of the holiday season as Fairmont San Francisco’s life-sized Gingerbread House comes to light. Enjoy a live performance by the San Francisco Boys Chorus, special guests from Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area, and the opening of the Rooftop Winter Faire and Carousel Bar.

    Fairmont San Francisco Lobby

    11:00 am

     

    Photo Experience
    The life-sized Gingerbread House will remain on display throughout the holiday season, offering guests a festive photo moment in the hotel lobby.

  • NOVEMBER 27–29 & DECEMBER 18–20

    WINTER ROOFTOP FAIRE

    Open-air seasonal market with local artisans
    Discover a new open-air holiday market in the gardens of Fairmont San Francisco. Inspired by the charm of a European holiday village, the Winter Rooftop Faire brings together local artisans, festive music, sparkling lights, and panoramic city views from Nob Hill.

    Rooftop Garden

    12:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

  • November 21 – December 31

    CAROUSEL BAR

    Lobby bar with festive sips and seasonal charm
    Pause for a holiday beverage at Carousel Bar, located in the heart of Fairmont San Francisco’s festive lobby. Surrounded by sparkling décor, the Christmas tree, and the iconic life-sized Gingerbread House, it is the perfect place to sip, gather, and take in the magic of the season.

    Fairmont San Francisco Lobby

  • November 21 – December 31

    BALSAM HILL HOLIDAY LANE

    Photo-friendly holiday experience for all ages
    Stroll through a festive holiday promenade created by Balsam Hill and Fairmont San Francisco. Artfully adorned trees, lavish wreaths, and glittering garlands set the scene for a timeless winter wonderland and memorable holiday photos on Nob Hill.

    Loggia Hallway, Lobby Level

     

    Photo Experience
    The Balsam Hill Holiday Lane will remain on display throughout the holiday season, offering guests a festive photo moment in the hotel.

Holiday Dining & Memorable Celebrations

Gather for the season’s most memorable meals at Fairmont San Francisco. From Thanksgiving and Christmas dining at Laurel Court to a lively tiki-style New Year’s Eve celebration at Tonga Room, discover festive dining experiences made for celebrating with family and friends.

  • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26

    THANKSGIVING BUFFET

    $130.80 - $262.80 per person
    Gather for Thanksgiving dinner at Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar, one of San Francisco’s most elegant holiday settings. Enjoy a lavish Thanksgiving Day buffet, sparkling wine, and live music beneath soaring ceilings and timeless architectural details.

    Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar

    12:00 pm – 7:00 pm 

     

    Reservations required.

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  • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24

    CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET

    $130.80 - $262.80 per person
    Celebrate Christmas Eve at Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar, where timeless elegance and holiday cheer come together in one of San Francisco’s most stunning dining destinations. Enjoy a festive holiday buffet and live music surrounded by seasonal charm.

    Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar

    1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

     

    Reservations required.

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  • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25

    CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET

    $130.80 - $262.80 per person
    Gather for Christmas Day at Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar and celebrate the holiday in an elegant Nob Hill setting. Enjoy a festive holiday buffet and live music beneath soaring ceilings, stately columns, and timeless architectural details.

    Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar

    12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

     

    Reservations required.

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  • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31

    A VERY TIKI NYE

    $150.00 - $262.80 per person
    Ring in the New Year tiki style at Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. Choose from an early all-ages dinner celebration or a 21+ late-night party with a midnight toast, live music, dancing, California’s best Mai Tai, and a festive buffet luau.

    Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar

    5:00 pm: Open to All Ages

    9:30 pm: Open to Ages 21+

     

    Ticketed event; advance reservations required.

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Festive Afternoon Tea at Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar

Celebrate one of Fairmont San Francisco’s most cherished holiday traditions with Festive Afternoon Tea. Each experience features fine loose-leaf teas, house-made scones, seasonal tea sandwiches, festive pastries, sweets, and live holiday music in an elegant Nob Hill setting.

 

Available on select dates with seatings from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm

  • NOVEMBER 21 – JANUARY 3

    HOLIDAY TEA

    Traditional Holiday Tea with Select Value Dates
    Gather with family and friends for Fairmont San Francisco’s classic Holiday Tea, a cherished seasonal tradition filled with festive flavors, elegant service, and timeless holiday charm.
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  • NOVEMBER 21, 29 & DECEMBER 5, 18, 21, 23

    SANTA TEA

    Holiday Tea with a Special Visit From Santa
    Enjoy the classic Holiday Tea experience with a jolly twist, including special appearances from Santa Claus for a festive afternoon made for holiday memories.
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  • NOVEMBER 22 & DECEMBER 13

    NUTCRACKER TEA & KEEPSAKE TIN

    Holiday Tea with a Nutcracker Performance & Collectable Tin
    Experience Holiday Tea with a Nutcracker-inspired performance by the Marin Ballet Company’s Nutcracker cast, bringing the magic of sugarplum fairies to Laurel Court.
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  • DECEMBER 6, 12, 19 & 20

    HOLIDAY TEA & KEEPSAKE TIN

    Holiday Tea with Collectible Tea Tin
    Celebrate the season with Holiday Tea and a collectible tea tin for each adult guest, perfect for continuing the Fairmont tea tradition at home.
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  • DECEMBER 30

    BEAR-Y MERRY TEA

    Family-Friendly Holiday Tea with a Bear-y Special Surprise
    Bring extra holiday cheer to the table with a family-friendly teddy bear edition of Holiday Tea, designed for children, families, and festive memory-making.
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Make Special Happen This Holiday

Share the Magic of the Season with a Piece of Fairmont San Francisco

From gift cards and memorable dining to limited-edition holiday collectibles, give something distinctly Fairmont San Francisco. Discover decorative tea tins, snow globes, Christmas sweaters and more, each designed to be enjoyed long after the season ends.

  • Gift cards for stays, dining and holiday experiences
  • Limited-edition collectibles inspired by Fairmont San Francisco
  • Thoughtful gifts and keepsakes for everyone on your list
SHOP HOLIDAY GIFTS

Seasonal Stays & Holiday Offers

Make the season special with holiday room offers designed for every kind of festive stay at Fairmont San Francisco. Plan ahead with limited-time Christmas in July savings, unwrap the magic of the Santa Suite, and settle into your Home for the Holidays with seasonal traditions and San Francisco charm on Nob Hill.

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  • The Crown Jewel Experience

    Select room or suite accommodations with daily breakfast for registered guests in the Crown Jewel Holiday Lounge and panoramic San Francisco Bay views
    Booking Dates: Book by December 30, 2026
    Celebrate the holidays above San Francisco in select rooms and suites. Each morning, enjoy breakfast in the Crown Jewel Holiday Lounge atop Fairmont Tower, framed by panoramic San Francisco Bay views.
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  • Santa Suite Holiday Offer

    Santa-inspired suite stay with daily breakfast for up to four, overnight parking and festive in-suite treats
    Booking Dates: Book by January 1, 2027
    Make the hotel part of the holiday in a Santa-inspired suite on Nob Hill. Wake to breakfast, return to festive in-suite treats and enjoy overnight parking throughout your stay.
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