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Tonga 950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108 ☎ 415-772-5278 Last Updated: 03/26/2025 |
| Located at the iconic Fairmont San Francisco hotel, Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar has delighted guests with its tropical decor, decadent libations and Polynesian-fusion cuisine since 1945. Following its $1 Million restoration by Gensler San Francisco, Tonga Room has rekindled the excitement of its unique and time-honored decor, recapturing its original tiki glory. | |
| The bar area features a sleek granite top bar and luxurious leather banquettes. Colorful tribal wall coverings add excitement throughout the restaurant. Tonga Room features The Island Groove Band, which performs top-40 hits from a thatch-covered barge on the dance floor built from the remains of the S.S. Forester, a schooner that once traveled between San Francisco and the South Sea Islands; and periodic tropical rainstorms, complete with thunder and lightning. In 1929, Fairmont San Francisco added a new 75-foot indoor swimming pool on its Terrace Level. Known as the "Fairmont Plunge," the elaborate tile pool attracted local crowds and celebrities such as actress Helen Hayes, actor Ronald Reagan and members of the Water Follies. In 1945, Metro Goldwyn Mayer’s leading set director, Mel Melvin, was hired to transform the Fairmont Plunge into Tonga Room. The pool became a floating stage for the orchestra was added to entertain guests each evening. Not surprisingly, Tonga Room was an instant success. | |
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Nob Hill Place » City Nob Hill is a prestigious neighborhood in San Francisco, known for its luxury hotels, historic mansions, and stunning views. Once home to the city's elite railroad tycoons, it features attractions like Grace Cathedral and the Fairmont Hotel. The area boasts Michelin-starred restaurants and a vibrant nightlife scene, making it a desirable destination for both residents and tourists. 135 views 💖 1 👍 0California |