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Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Majestic

Name: Hotel Majestic
Address: 1500 Sutter St., San Francisco, California, 94109, United States
Telephone: 415-441–1100; 800-869–8966
Price range: $$

1500 Sutter St., San Francisco, California 94109, United States See on Map

Michele Bigley

Built in 1902 as a private residence, this five-story white Edwardian is the city's oldest continually operating hotel--movie-star sisters Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland once lived in these spacious rooms. The hotel, which survived both of San Francisco's major 20th-century earthquakes, is legendary for its friendly ghost.

room

Rooms feature poster beds with thick linens draping from above. Patterned wallpaper and rich textiles evoke the property's beginnings. Free Wi-Fi and flat screen TVs bring rooms up to current technological standards.

YOU SHOULD KNOW The resident ghost is said to pop her head in to say hi on occasion. If you see her, let us know.

bathroom

Private bathrooms boast claw-foot tubs to really enrich that historic ambiance.

lobby

The elegant lobby is a graceful haven of antique chandeliers, plush Victorian chairs, and hundreds of antiquarian French books.

dining

The classic Cafe Majestic serves Sunday brunch popular with celebratory events. Tuesday-Saturday the hotel offers a breakfast buffet. In the evenings, enjoy Italian fare like hearty pasta dishes. The Butterfly Lounge serves small bites.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Check out the largest collection of exotic butterflies in Northern California on display at the café.

drinking

Enjoy a gin and tonic while you tour the collection of butterflies on display in the Butterfly Lounge.

LOCATION

Getting Around

The hotel offers valet parking. Walkers will find plenty to explore within a short meander, including the fun Fillmore District, Japantown, Pacific Heights and even the Marina District. Buses stop within a block from the property, connecting travelers to downtown, the BART train (which can get you to local airports) and outer neighborhoods like the Mission and Sunset.

Restaurants

Dosa (4-minute drive) introduced San Francisco to Indian cuisine beyond tikka masala; dine in the lofty Pacific Heights outpost on Indian pancakes filled with spiced veggies. Consistently a local favorite, The Grove (13-minute walk) offers hearty American style breakfast, plus sandwiches and soups throughout the day in an arbor-lined dining room.

Bars

Catch some of the planet's greatest rockers at the famed Fillmore (13-minute walk), and while there check out the rock poster collection upstairs. For a more low-key ambiance, settle in at the Wine Jar (10-minute walk) to sample local vino.

WHY WE LIKE IT

Historic rooms at a great price in one of San Francisco's most vibrant (and less explored) neighborhoods.

QUICK FACTS

Vibe Historical, Romantic

Rooms 49 rooms, 9 suites

Food & Drink

Breakfast Yes, for a fee

Lunch No

Dinner Yes

Bar Yes

Cafe Yes

Room Service Yes

Price $$

Amenities

Wi-Fi Yes

Parking Valet Parking

Accepts Pets? No

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 415-441–1100; 800-869–8966

Website: www.thehotelmajestic.com

Fodor’s Awards

#2 The Quirkiest Hotels in San Francisco

#7 The Best Hotels for a Classic San Francisco Experience

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