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of his beloved City by the Bay. His roomy abode was often home to many VIPs. Chief Justice Earl
Warren, Governor Pat Brown, and General Omar Bradley were but a few to share his hospitality.
Since Ben Swig passed away, the Penthouse has been used as a luxury accommodation for presi-
dents, heads of state, celebrities, and other dignitaries.
As the San Francisco residence for every U.S. president since William Howard Taft, The Fair-
mont garnered a world-class reputation that grew into a collection of grand hotels bearing its name.
In 1999, Fairmont Hotels merged with Canadian Pacific Hotels to form Fairmont Hotels & Resorts,
the largest operator of luxury hotels and resorts in North America.
As the company's flagship property, The Fairmont San Francisco once again made history
when it greeted the twenty-first century with an award-winning $85 million restoration. Central to
the Financial District, Union Square, and Fisherman's Wharf, The Fairmont is located at the only
spot in San Francisco where each of the city's cable car lines meet.
The Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street
San Francisco, California 94108
(415) 772-5000
