FOLSOM STREET FAIR

Airline discount arrangements are still being finalized for 2008. Please check back again for further updates.

The following hotels support the Folsom Street Fair^tm by offering special rates for fair visitors.

Joie de Vivre Hotels

Located on Lower Nob Hill in San Francisco, the historic 161-room Hotel Carlton [MAP] offers international ambiance with outstanding guest service. Located near Union Square and the Theatre District, the hotel has an international vintage style that offers an eclectic and relaxing haven accentuated by exotic travel photographs. The charming public spaces showcase a cross-cultural design that incorporates one-of-a-kind objects and fascinating treasures. Hotel Carlton is one of the few hotels in San Francisco equipped with solar panels, and is proud to be a certified San Francisco Green Business and a carbon neutral establishment. Hotel Carlton is also a non-smoking and pet-friendly hotel.

A warm welcome awaits you at the Cathedral Hill Hotel [MAP], San Francisco's most inviting hotel in the Bay Area. Extensive renovation has preserved the early modern architecture and design. This includes modern facilities and guest services required to satisfy all your needs. Guest services at Cathedral Hill Hotel include an outdoor heated pool (located on the 4th floor Garden Patio), tour and site-seeing desk (located on the Lobby Level), laundry (same day valet service), covered parking (discounted on-site guest parking available in our covered 4 story garage) or car rental (via Enterprise Rent-A-Car located on the Garage Level), a health club, gift and sundries shop, and food services including Jack Tar Bar & Grill (located on Lobby Level serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Room Service is available between 6:30am to 10:00pm.

Renoir Hotel

The Renoir Hotel [MAP] is an active supporter of the leather and fetish community and has sponsored the Folsom Street Fair since 2003. The triangle-shaped 1909 historical landmark offers a convenient downtown location right on Market St., only three blocks from the Seventh and Folsom St. entrance to the Folsom Street Fair. This non-smoking property offers 133 comfy rooms with private bath/shower, cable TV, direct dial telephone, voicemail, high speed wireless internet access (fee), ironing boards, in-room safe, and hairdryer. A new restaurant is set to open this Summer, and a lounge/nightclub is now open onsite. Walking distance to Cable Cars, shopping, theaters and public transportation. Night buses and trams to the Castro and Fisherman's Wharf directly in front of the hotel.

The special Folsom Street Fair Rate is $179.00 per night for September 26-29, 2008 (based on single/double occupancy in a standard room, plus 14% tax (3-night minimum and pre-payment required for all stays). Additional person, $15.00. Additional nights $119.00 to $179.00 plus tax. Superior rooms $219.00, Suites $350.00 plus tax.

To book, send an email to emmanuel@renoirhotel.com or call 1-800-576-3388.

Intercontinental Hotels

Important Note: Intercontinental Hotels will make a donation to Folsom Street Events for every night you book through any of Intercontinental Hotel links on our site regardless of the date of the reservation or the property location. You must use these links to book your hotel stay for the fairs, or for any other hotel stay you need to book worldwide in order for Folsom Street Events to receive a donation.

Crowne Plaza Hotel - Union Square [MAP] is centrally located in the heart of Union Square on the Powell Street Cable Car line just steps away from San Francisco's world famous shopping area, wonderful restaurants and theater district.

In addition to a great location, guests will sleep better with the new Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage program which includes comfortable new beds with seven pillows, a plush duvet cover, luxurious sheets and a pillow top mattress along with sleep amenities including nightlight, eye mask, earplugs and aromatherapy spray - to optimize your sleep experience.

Simply click on the hotel name or logo to be taken to the reservations site. Then enter your desired travel requirements, and then click the "Check Availability" button.

Holiday Inn - Civic Center [MAP] is conveniently located 2.5 blocks from Folsom Street on 8th Street between Market and Mission Streets. This hotel is one of the closest San Francisco hotels to the Folsom Street Fair and South of Market (SoMa) nightlife.

All newly renovated guestrooms include balconies with commanding city and water views, complimentary wireless high speed internet access, coffeemakers and hair dryers. Other ammenities include laundry and dry cleaning services, an outdoor heated pool with sun deck and indoor parking.

Simply click on the hotel name or logo to be taken to the reservations site. Then enter your desired travel requirements, and then click the "Check Availability" button. Note: If there is no availability for the dates you have selected, be sure and click the "View Nearby Hotels" button.

Holiday Inn - Fisherman's Wharf [MAP] is conveniently located in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf, just two blocks from the world famous Cable Car lines, Ghirardelli Square, Pier 39, Alcatraz ferry and renowned seafood restaurants. The hotel also provides easy access to the rest of San Francisco via Cable Cars, antique trolleys (Muni F Line) and boating on San Francisco Bay.

The newly renovated guestrooms include complimentary wireless high-speed internet access, complimentary in-room safes, and in-room coffeemakers and hair dryers.

Simply click on the hotel name or logo to be taken to the reservations site. Then enter your desired travel requirements, and then click the "Check Availability" button.

Other Hotel Ideas

If you still want to look around for even more hotels, here are a couple of helpful links to find other accommodations in the South of Market (SoMa) area :