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Exclusive 5 Star Residence at Fairmont Ghirardelli Square.

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Ghirardelli sign from Plaza
Mustard Terrace overlooking the bay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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San Francisco, CA
  • Ghirardelli Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Exclusive 5 Star Residence at Fairmont Ghirardelli Square.


Book now Fleet Week October 10 7 night minimum
Free Parking


Received #1 ranking as Best Private Residence Club in North America. 850 square ft luxury residence.
Why stay in a hotel room when you can relax in an entire apartment? It is a luxury Private Residence Club, overlooking San Francisco Bay, with top flight amenities. Take a bicycle to tour the areas around Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge. All that plus a fully stocked kitchen featuring Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, LCD televisions, wireless Internet and in-home washer and dryer.

The Cocoa Residence is the historic and beautifully restored former home of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory. Ghirardelli Square is home to shops and restaurants and just steps from Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39. Close by are North Beach, the Embarcadero and the Ferry Building featuring its Farmer's Market plus more shops and restaurants. And just a house car ride away is shopping at Union Square or dining at your choice of one of the many great restaurants the city has to offer.

Combine all this with a wonderful concierge staff and you have the formula for a highly memorable visit to the City-by-the-Bay.
NOTE: When you book through us you can avoid the valet parking charge.

Reservations can only be taken 100 days in advance and I have to check in real time on availability.

Note: The pictures are a collage of all the units. All units are similar but only the 2 bedrooms have tubs. The 1 bedrooms face the bay and Ghirardelli Square. The hotel decides which unit you are assigned. Housekeeping will provide you with extra towels etc if requested. Daily maid service is not included but is available for an additional fee.

Property manager

Jaqi Minyard

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number STR-1078882

About the area

San Francisco

Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Fisherman's Wharf, a neighbourhood in San Francisco. Alcatraz Island and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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San Francisco, CA

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lombard Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pier 39 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alcatraz Island - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Hyde St & North Point St Stop - 2 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ghirardelli Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Buena Vista01 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪San Francisco Brewing Co. - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Exclusive 5 Star Residence at Fairmont Ghirardelli Square. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exclusive 5 Star Residence at Fairmont Ghirardelli Square. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exclusive 5 Star Residence at Fairmont Ghirardelli Square. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Exclusive 5 Star Residence at Fairmont Ghirardelli Square. located?

Located in Fisherman's Wharf, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Ghirardelli Square and Lombard Street. Pier 39 and Presidio of San Francisco are also within 2 miles (3 km). Hyde St & North Point St Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Hyde St & Beach St Stop is 3 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, Nostalgic Experience

I had to travel to the Bay Area for business. I have a childhood friend of approximately 32 years who resides in the area. I asked my other childhood friends of 32 years if they wanted to join me to visit our dear friend. It was a magical, amazing experience. The location of this unit was absolutely perfect and the views of the area were breathtaking. Jaqi was friendly and prompt to communicate with - I'll be back to this location when I return for business.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fantastic location, hotel experience

unique boutique hotel experience in a really intersting building just off the water with nice views. would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect SF Weekend

Comfortable, impeccable service, great location and a million dollar view. Great for bayside run, walks, exploring the city, and most importantly the wedding events we were attending. Accommodations were lovely, only wish we had more time to stay and relax in the room... enjoy the patio/view with a good book!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very nice, well-designed unit with helpful hosts! Fairmont check in and services were all excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eydie M., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wharf Gem

Very nice property. Staff is very friendly. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You can trust this listing.

If you’re headed to the Bay Area, and want to be close to the action, this is the ideal spot. On top of that you’ll have a nice patio to relax by the water. The condo was well maintained, and equipped with most essentials. Plenty of shopping nearby to get further supplies, if needed. Last but surely not least, the communication. Leading up to the stay, Jaqi was there for anything needed. Extremely helpful, professional and sincere. Upon checking in, the Fairmont took that same approach, as always their product is very consistent. I highly recommend a booking with them, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SF Stay

Great location and fantastic staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE 3/2022

THIS PROPERTY IS IN NEED OF REFRESHING... NEEDS PAINTING, REPAIR TO WALLS AND BASEBOARDS, COUCH NEEDS REPLACING, bedroom FURNITURE PAINT MISSING AND PEELING. Also I wasn't told that I had to arrange for housekeeping as an extra, which I did.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gaile O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous bay view!

Jaqi was extremely responsive. We had a fantastic bay view & balcony was great when the weather cooperated. One item to note for those who may plan on cooking is although there is a 4 burner cooktop, there is a microwave/convection oven combo in place of a regular oven. Staff were fabulous & you can’t beat the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This rental exceeded all of our expectations. We were in Unit 314. It had everything we needed. It was so nice that even though we were in the middle of Fisherman's Wharf, we got food to go both nights we were there and ate dinner on the patio looking at a breathtaking view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W., Newnan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We stayed in a one bedroom. It was amazing! There wasn’t anything that wasn’t already in our room-down to laundry detergent and fabric softener for washer/dryer. The kitchen was nicely equipped with appliances. Much time was spent on the deck enjoying the nice weather and the activity of Ghirardelli Square. Cannot say how great our accommodations were. Definitely would come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for exploring SF

We lived in SF for 25 years and know this is the best area for easy exploration of all that SF has to offer. You can easily walk to Union Street, North Beach, Chestnut Street, Fort Mason, Aquatic Park, Fisherman's Wharf, Chrissy Field and Ghirardelli Square. The symphony and opera are less than 15 minutes away. The apartment has everything you will need for a comfortable stay. We had a beautiful bay view deck with armchairs and a table with chairs for morning coffee and evening cocktails. Jaqi is the perfect host who responds immediately to any questions. The Fairmont staff is very professional and helpful. The car service and breakfast have been suspended because of Covid but there are many other options instead. Highly recommend you enjoy this wonderful apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible

Amazing location and condo! Nothing we didn’t love. Jaqi was absolutely the best. So great to work with and so accommodating when I accidentally reserved the wrong dates!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great unit

This was a perfect location and the unit was ideal for our needs. Challenging finding restaurant reservations during COVID, but we managed it (some with the help of the concierge) and enjoyed everything. Having parking was important for us and the valet service was a huge plus. The car service was not running however, so we did use Lyft many times. Would have been nice to know that up front.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Traveling during the pandemic, we felt safe and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful with all our needs. Our unit was down low facing Ghirardelli Square so we could sit on our patio and people watch. Unfortunately, because the pandemic some of the amenity were not available like breakfast and wine tasting so we will have to come back here another time to experience that.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

chris S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

40th Anniversary Celebration

This place should not be allowed to use VRBO. Ghirardelli is nice but this was a clear BAIT AND SWITCH. The owner cannot guarantee the room you are getting or the view. Before we booked she confirmed that the room was on the 3rd floor in room 301 with a great view. We were put in a lower floor with NO VIEW!! Horrible overall experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

harry b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fairmont Heritage Place

Perfect.

10/10 Excellent

francisco q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect

Top of the line accommodations and concierge services.. in this case you get what you pay for. Completely pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Great location, beautiful view!

View to a kill and very accommodating host. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kit M., Seattle

Great Service in a Fantastic Location

Everything about this place is perfect. The room and view was perfect and we were greeted with wine, cheese and crackers. Breakfast in the morning was so convenient, the oatmeal with fresh berries was yummy. We looked forward to afternoon wine tasting after sight seeing all day. The staff was so helpful and accommodating and the car (and driver!) were available every time we needed a ride. We will definitely stay here next time we are in San Francisco. It was a very special stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Lovely place in a fantastic location. We all loved San Francisco and views from the property.

Stayed 4 nights and loved our time there. San Francisco is such a lovely city and you feel in the heart of it staying at the apartment as have lovely views of coast and the Ghiradelli Square. Jaqi was great to deal with and made the whole experience very straightforward. She was also very quick to reply to queries. The fire pits on the patio area made were great for an early evening drink overlooking the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda L., Keller TX (DFW area)

Perfect!!

We were thrilled with the property. We were supposed to have a one bedroom unit but were checked in to a two bedroom unit. This has to be the nicest unit in the building. It was on the fourth floor and had a view of the bay from both bedrooms and the living room. It was clean and well kept. It was a great location to be a tourist!! Parking was included which was a plus. There was also a car at the facility which would take you within a two-mile radius on a first come basis. We used it a couple of times and never had an issue at the times we needed it. Our experience could not have been more perfect. We would definitely stay in this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Wonderful property with great location.

This was our first time to SF and couldn't have been happier with the property. From the very beginning, the owner went out of her way to respond very quickly and was very accommodating. We took many tours and this location was a great spot for walking to Pier 39 to meet for them. The property was very clean and stocked with everything to get you started. We did utilize the bikes available at the location which was great to bike to the Golden Gate Bridge and free breakfast was great for a few days we were leaving early. If we ever go back I would stay here again for sure. We did take an uber to eat 2 nights away from things and to the Giants game and the property seems to also have them near by. We never waited more than 3 min.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MARION N.

Breathtaking Views

First time over on the west coast and I'm glad we chose this condo. We searched for weeks for suitable self catering accommodation which was comfortable and accessible to public transport or walkable if you are feeling fit. I was celebrating my 70th so sometimes needed to jump on a cable car after seeing the sights! We spent a week here so bought a weekly pass for all transport - good value. All the staff at the Fairmont Heritage were excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Buffet breakfasts were certainly adequate and the cheese and wine in the evenings was a lovely touch, something to look forward to before going out to dinner. Several restaurants within walking distance and a car available if you wanted to go further afield. The views from the condo were fantastic - sweeping panoramas from just east of Alcatraz round to Sausalito in the distance. Could not fault accommodation itself - very comfortable. Owners were very prompt and courteous in their replies. Will definitely recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maricel A.

WHAT A MARVELOUS PLACE....

My fiance and I stayed here last week for 3 nights. It was his first time in San Francisco, and although I'm from the Bay Area, it was my first time staying at a hotel in SF. I was having a difficult time searching for a hotel in SF bec the rates were ridiculous for a decent size room or suite, until I stumbled upon this property on VRBO. Having lived in LV for many years, I've stayed and seen alot of beautiful hotels, and this place at Ghirardelli square definitely tops the list. Upon check in, they gave me a 2 bedroom unit (totally unexpected) and truly was more space than we needed, but the additional space or the entire place made our stay feel like we were at home. The astonishing views of the water/city from our roof top was phenomenal. The service was amazing and the staff (concierge, valet, the butler) were very pleasant and attentive from check-in to checkout. The photos provided on the site is exactly what you will get, if not, more. The bedrooms were designed tastefully, and for a couple like us in our early 30s, we found the bedroom with overlooking the tub and shower, a very nice touch. Every room in this place - bedroom, living room, and even the den up top - provided such comfort with style. The location was awesome, very close to a lot of restaurants, and walking distance to the pier. My fiance and I were immensely impressed by this property. I can go on and on about how wonderful this place is, but to keep short and simple: This hotel, and the entire staff made my fiance's first trip to SF and our stay very memorable, and for that, WE THANK YOU!!!

About the host

Hosted by Jaqi Minyard

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Southern California couple who like to travel and loves San Francisco

Why they chose this property

Of all the places we have been over the years we find San Francisco to be at the top of our list of favorites. When we discovered The Cocoa Residence at Ghirardelli Square we wanted to be a part of that fabulous history. The location is perfect and the amenities can't be beat.

What makes this property unique

Services
..24-hour Security
..24-hour Concierge

..Free Valet Parking
..Doorman

Residence Amenities
..DirectTv with over 100 channels
..State-of-the-art Audio/Video system with flat screen HDTV
.. Complimentary high-speed Internet access

Property Amenities
..Mustard Terrace with Fireplace and panoramic Bay views
..Fully equipped Business Center
..Billiards Lounge
..Nursery Terrace overlooking Ghirardelli Square
..Fitness Center
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..DVD Collection

Languages:

English