The Fairmont San Francisco is a hotel that celebrates luxury and five-star treatment. From the opulent golden lobby (reminiscent of St. Petersburg’s Hermitage) to the tranquil rooftop garden, the Fairmont brings the glamour of Belle Epoque San Francisco to the twenty-first century. Guest rooms are décorated in regal shades of royal blue and gold, and you can easily upgrade to enjoy choice amenities. For instance, the Exterior Rooms each boast 14-foot tall vaulted ceilings. The Buckingham Suite includes a glass-enclosed balcony, parquet floor entry and a lovely parlor paneled with wood. Both business travelers and vacationing tourists will appreciate the Fairmont’s extremely central location in posh Nob Hill. The Fairmont is located at the only site in San Francisco where both of the cable car lines intersect. Check out the gothic beauty of Grace Cathedral or the crooked switchbacks of flower-lined Lombard Street. For a change of latitude, try the tropical mai tais in the hotel’s Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. Your canine companion won’t be left out of the fun at the Fairmont; the hotel offers a pooch-friendly package that includes the use of a “dog translator” to improve your inter-species communication.