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Fairmont Heritage Place at Ghirardelli Square

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Fairmont Ghirardelli Square in a Nutshell
Fairmont Heritage Place at Ghirardelli Square

Street entrance to the hotel.

© Susan Breslow Sardone.
Awaken to the sound of seagulls, the scent of chocolate, and a view of San Francisco Bay at Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghiradelli Square.

TripAdvisor fans made this this water-facing residential property, which opened in Ghirardelli Square in 2008, a top San Francisco hotel. Yet it’s doesn't quite feel like one. That's because it's actually a timeshare/residence club. (Don't worry; no one is going to bug you to buy one of the 53 luxurious units.)

The extremely large, apartment-sized units at Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghiradelli Square are equipped with all the amenities of a high-end, well-appointed home. The kitchen contains a convection oven, wine cooler, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, and dishwasher. There's a washer/dryer in a closet.

Duplex living, with a master bedroom on the ground floor and another one flight up, makes this an appealing destination for extended-stay travelers and two couples who enjoy cooking or entertaining while in San Francisco.

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