he Hotel Majestic was constructed in 1902 on the estate of Milton Schmidt, a turn of the century railroad magnate and member of the California State Legislature. Two years later, in 1904, Senator Schmidt moved on and the building became the Hotel Majestic. Two years after that, the Great Earthquake of 1906 struck. The terrible fires that ravaged the city were halted at Van Ness Avenue, two blocks from The Majestic. This stroke of luck has made The Majestic San Francisco's oldest continuously operating hotel.

Throughout the years, The Majestic has been a refuge from the bustle of Union Square and the Financial District, offering travelers sanctuary in the quiet of a Pacific Heights neighborhood.

Not only is The Hotel Majestic rich in it’s Golden Era history, but it has been said by many that The Majestic’s history is haunted by a resident Ghost. Guest’s have told of their eerie experiences while staying on the fourth floor. It is said that one room in particular may spook people when the bathtub mysteriously fills with water. Our ghost likes to walk our hallway late at night, with keys clanging along the walls. Another story involves a production manager who was staying here while filming “Sweet November”. Late at night she reported to our front desk staff that her bed was shaking and thought we were having an earthquake, which we were not. These unexplainable occurrences have left many guests wondering whose spirit walks these halls. After hearing stories from some of the long time residents in the neighborhood, it is believed that the daughter of the first owner refused to leave the building after it was sold. Her portrait now stands in our lobby, and perhaps her haunted spirit may still be with us. Our resident Ghost is seemingly spooky but always playful and friendly.

Over the years as San Francisco has changed, The Majestic has kept pace but never lost sight of its unique architectural heritage and Edwardian ambiance.