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The Fairmont just bought the Mark Hopkins in San Francisco, one of the most famous hotels, anywhere, and the favorite of Tony Bennett's and Peggy Lee's. For anybody who thinks that the Fairmont is having financing problems in Austin should take note and realize that such a silly idea that the Fairmont does not have more than enough ways to finance ANYTHING they want to build is "nothing but a fart in the wind".
It will be breaking ground as soon as they want it to, and as soon as Austin will let them!

HISTORIC SAN FRANCISCO LUXURY HOTEL ON THE CREST OF NOB HILL

As splendid as when it opened in 1926, Mark Hopkins is one of the city’s finest historic San Francisco luxury hotels. It’s ideally located at the crossing of three cable car lines, just minutes from Union Square. Each suite is furnished in a unique, stately style. Breathtaking views of San Francisco combine with fine dining and a signature 100 Martini menu at Top of the Mark restaurant. Described when it opened as ‘architecturally perfect’, this San Francisco luxury hotel remains so today.