Another excellent dining choice is Masons Restaurant, known for its grilled selections, with alluring blond wood fixtures and comfy banquettes. Or ride up in the famous glass elevator to the Crown Room Restaurant, which has great panoramic views and one of the most abundant buffets in the city. No stay at the Fairmont, however, would be complete without a visit to the Tonga Room, a happy remnant of the '40s penchant for theme bars. It's deliciously camp, and with the great snacks available, it's easy to see why every year it's chosen as Best Happy Hour Bar in local restaurant polls. The Penthouse Suite, one of the country's most extravagant hotel accommodations, has been fitting enough for every U.S. president since John F. Kennedy.
Guests take in spectacular views from the windows and the terrace.
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