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Founder Picks

Fairmont stays across California and Hawaii, vetted first-person.

a group of birds on a rack

The Fairmont San Francisco

San Francisco, California

The Nob Hill original — grand marble lobby, and the Tonga Room's indoor rain still going strong in the basement.

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a street sign for santa monica and the end of the trail

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

Santa Monica, California

The private bungalows are the whole point — steps from Ocean Avenue, private enough to forget it.

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palm trees on beach shore during daytime

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

San Diego, California

Tuscan-style resort tucked into a canyon, with a championship golf course most guests never expect to find in San Diego.

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pile of leafed plants

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

Sonoma, California

Wine country with a natural thermal mineral springs spa on site — book the soak, not just the tasting room.

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a body of water with palm trees in the background

Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii Island

Kohala Coast, Hawaii

Big Island without the resort-strip feel — the private lagoon out front does more work than any pool could.

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a beach filled with lots of white umbrellas next to the ocean

Fairmont Kea Lani

Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

All-suite and villa resort in Wailea — you get an actual living room in Maui, not just a room with a view of one.

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