View from Nob Hill: A stay at the Fairmont may reward guests with a view of the likes of this. Click through the gallery for more photos of San Francisco:
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Proper Hotel: The flatiron building in which the Proper is housed is over a century old. Charmaine's, the hotel's enormous rooftop bar, is a great place to watch the sunset.
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Fairmont hotel: In a city that's changing at the speed of light, there's comfort in grand dame hotels such as this one.
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National Park Hotels: Inn at the Presidio and Lodge at the Presidio are the extraordinary historic lodgings in the Presidio, San Francisco's National Park.
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Inn at the Presidio: This is the smaller property, with only 26 rooms, mostly king suites with fireplaces.
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Che Fico: Large and lofty, this restaurant has the perfect atmosphere to capture your meals and party for Instagram.
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Plated: Che Fico's duck liver is ever bit as tasty as it looks. And, no, it's not too pretty to eat.
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Pizza pie: The margherita pie at Che Fico is one of life's simpler pleasures.
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Bar Crenn: The egg and bone marrow custard is rich, topped with caviar, is a show-stopper. Just don't call it bar food.
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West Coast Wine and Cheese: The wine list may be serious, but this Cow Hollow wine bar is light and easy. The cheese and charcuterie selections are especially delightful.
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Mr. Holmes Bakeshop: It's known for the cruffin (the delicious union of a croissant and a muffin), but in fact, all the baked goods here are spot on.
