He’s America’s First Hotel Concierge

Want to know the best spot to view the Golden Gate Bridge? How about finding the oldest gay bar in San Francisco? Do you know where you can find bison in California? Any question you have, Tom Wolfe is the man with the answer. As America’s first concierge, he is a veteran at helping guests of Fairmont San Francisco discover what the city has to offer. But his knowledge isn’t just limited to the city by the Bay. He’s worked and travelled all over the world, in places like London and Paris, and has a true appreciation for discovering the hidden gems each city has to offer. So go ahead, ask anything. Tom is at your service.
This Great Big Story was made by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: www.fairmont.com
SUBSCRIBE: goo.gl/vR6Acb
#Fairmont #Hotels #Concierge
This story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of the most peculiar, stirring, extraordinary, and distinctive people in the world.
Got a story idea for us? Shoot us an email at hey [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com
Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: goo.gl/2KABeX
Make our acquaintance on Facebook: goo.gl/Vn0XIZ
Give us a shout on Twitter: goo.gl/sY1GLY
Come hang with us on Vimeo: goo.gl/T0OzjV
Visit our world directly: www.greatbigsto...

[@tosht2515]

What a very cool gent. A good concierge who actually takes pride in her or his work is an invaluable asset to a hotel. Sadly, too many simply give out generic advice and sponsored recommendations. Excellent video. 👍

[@whushaw]

@Tosh T Well put!

[@bluzshadez]

What a very inspiring Grand Gentleman! He has the zest for life! And he imparted his words of wisdom at the end of this video. "It's a constant learning experience. And the moment you stop learning, you might as well stop working."

[@cluckcluck236]

The cinematography in this coincidentally (or maybe not) reminds me of that in "The Grand Budapest Hotel"

[@mathewhumvee]

Wonder if he is a member of the society of the crossed keys, with notable members like Gustave at The Grand Budapest Hotel

[@bt7180]

That Guy he literally is, you can see the badges

[@bt7180]

If only we could hold such an honourable title

[@hungry.nezuko3742]

I LITERALLY THOUGHT THE SAME THING AND THE WAY IT WAS FILMED IS SO WES ANDERSON

[@randyscott3386]

Yes , he had the pin on his lapel . To see another great concierge , check out the video about the Waldorf Astoria and watch their concierge track down emergency face cream for Nicky Hilton .

[@sicmotherfaker]

This video reminds me of The Grand Budapest Hotel.

[@stigma4122]

i think that was the point? The cinematography looks like it was copying the style of Wes Anderson

[@sicmotherfaker]

@@stigma4122 cool.

[@BHuang92]

Heard about him some years ago. Man always been informative and stylish.

[@CharmEng89]

He has a dog who wears sweaters and a motocycle. LOVE IT! More importantly, he takes pride in his work.

[@explosionsindasky]

This was like a clip from a movie, music and all, nice work!

[@acbc3543]

I met him while I stayed at The Fairmont Hotel and he’s an icon . True gentleman.

[@matthewfulton8229]

Reminded me of The Grand Budapest hotel

[@GiantBugs]

I can't tell if this is a Wes Anderson reference or not

[@TheClickbaiterA]

0:32 I thought he'll say "I'm America's first mann"

[@suacyb678]

1:30 Man the yanny court restaurant seem very sophisticated

[@abraxamovic]

Suacy B LOL 😂 😂😂

[@orawal]

Captured like a masterpiece! One of the best of Great Big Stories!!!

[@bobhimb3081]

Damn. Mr Clean's aged over the years...

[@BPantherPink]

WOW... What a gentleman. AND he still rides his old BMW motorcycle !!! God Bless You my man...

[@geforceoc]

This video just screams Wes Anderson!

[@catarinadias3434]

I could watch these videos just for the aesthetics. Love the transitions and the colours, very Wes Anderson. Great work!

[@wmmiles00]

This was so wholesome. Thank you.

[@manuelcarrasco1804]

Delighted to report that Mr. Wolfe is still at his post, as of Feb 2022.

[@bluegyrl75]

you know he’s good because I fell madly in love about a minute in

[@mehreenmalik1869]

San Francisco looks like such a beautiful place!

[@atomics1356]

This man's class is immeasurable

[@jaridkeen123]

Has anyone met this guy in San Francisco

[@itsjaydev]

the grand budapest hotel anyone?

[@romainbocquet]

This is the job I'm working and studying for. Seeing this video what very heartwarming and motivating, plus I love the Wes Anderson's filming style. Great job and thank you for this good moment !

[@unleashingpotential-psycho9433]

It is always nice to be the first at doing something.

[@whatwedo6902]

UNLEASHING POTENTIAL - PSYCHOLOGY VIDEOS yeeeah...

[@KingOfParrots]

Yes.

[@philvergon]

Love it, Mr. Wolfe! Miss you dearly, my good friend. You are looking well and healthy as always. I see I've aged and you haven't. It's so good to see your videos, and the old haunts--so to speak. Does "she" still walk the halls on the 7th floor? One of these days, I'll stop by for a big hug and a martini at the Big Four. By the way, I love all the Wes Anderson references. The very first time I saw The Grand Budapest Hotel, I said to myself, "That's Tom Wolfe. Wes Anderson just made a god-damned real movie about Tom Wolfe." Stay well. Phil

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

Wow, that's brilliant. I love your bike an R60 I thought. When you walked past the stand of trees you could have been in the state Northern Rivers area of New South Wales, Australia.

[@knotlover24]

I thought VoiceOverPete was on the thumbnail for a second... 😂

[@steventeoh260]

Wow, one of the greatest video so far

[@brickshick]

I love this anderson vibe in here

[@JustYourAverageGirl2002]

That's awesome! Good for him! See, you can get older but you don't have to get old. I couldn't live in San Francisco though; all I can think about is the smog o_o

[@momoplaysvideogames6396]

What a lovely man

[@kristianhuttaldrich8506]

If San Francisco was a person.... this would be him

[@temujns]

It has the grand budapest vibe in it...

[@aramalatrash6147]

what a legend!

[@kamotetops1572]

His outro is... DAMN!

[@GiantBugs]

The grand budapest Hotel...?

[@bigmanxlhr]

New York had one. And the palace in sf had one too

[@testtroller4029]

This Comment Section is getting more memer

[@whatwedo6902]

Test Troller ummm...

[@paceyombex]

A gentleman for sure

[@kawaiiscarlett659]

So good!

[@just_jess_endbullyingnow5899]

Where can I find more videos Of this amazing concierge

[@AlifLaamMiin]

Hey Tom, listen what was hotel First built firget the job. First built..

[@reyumo2045]

Song near the end?

[@grillbaked]

Damn that's a nice hotel.

[@cyantwo936]

Shutout to the Cinch!

[@warmac88]

Cool

[@lillyana3681]

My governors name is Tom Wolfe and I’d rather have this guy than him he seems so sophisticated and smart

[@RitcheDesuasido]

OMG I stayed here once at the penthouse and i was just showing everyone in my household the pics of the billiard room, library etc. did you know that when JFK stayed there at the penthouse he used the secret door to get privacy from his bodyguards!

[@iameartchan]

Lol I thought he's that Voice Over Pete

[@DonnieZonac]

Anyone know the music at 2:21?

[@gumter.]

I thought it was VoiceoverPete from the thumbnail

[@thetallgamer8828]

I’ve been there

[@gavinn.4060]

Ya boi saw this on the tv in a Fairmont hotel lol

[@dolecrash5802]

wildwideweb Same here.

[@knt0984]

Yeah same

[@goatbusters1592]

Mr. Tom wolfe kinda talks like a wes anderson character

[@ethanaleman]

Puppy love.

[@MarkReviews]

Presidents, Entertainers...What about Casey Neistat? He stayed there too...

[@gotengsk9010]

Dont judge but I thought the guy in the thumbnail is Voice over Pete lmao

[@dylanchang4111]

My goodness. John McCain is back?

[@camednethshinsengumi621]

Secret door, secret no more!

[@emiliob7428]

He looks like Micheal Keaton

[@Shadyxv920]

That's the house from Venom?

[@AQuestioner]

This guy looks like Dwight D. Eisenhower.

[@akhilkathula]

Furiouspete is that you?

[@1lux513]

Hi

[@whatwedo6902]

Luxinare Hi

[@withcheesepls]

Casey neistat was there!!!!

[@OPMatar]

They don't make 'em like these any more!

[@jessicaxsherry]

1:28 yanny court restaurant

[@Preistessblack]

Is this a Wes Anderson movie

[@shore871]

He sounds like Jeff goldblum a little bit

[@Cole-ui8bi]

I heard the word concierge from John Wick

[@Tyren.]

1st Edit: someone is already first so I liked my comment

[@whatwedo6902]

Blood Suit ok

[@Tyren.]

How'd I even get 5 likes???

[@Rudster14]

How is he the first?

[@nathanieljohnstone1334]

Yo this is sick but that is for sure not the best view of the golden gate. Personally I think there really isn’t a best view of the bridge but I prefer the Marin headlands look but even then I can’t choose.

[@Hello-xb8re]

First like

[@whatwedo6902]

Uly Sakr k

[@smug8567]

A 94-year-old Florida woman spent several days in jail for slapping this clown

[@ttv.sike__9524]

337

[@darealberrygarcia]

I guess he loves stepping over all the pooh in the streets too 🤣

[@aisayahakens3885]

Chief called.....he said this ain't it

[@wmmiles00]

Oh shit I didn’t realize it was dead meme day already

[@divergentevolution8114]

I dont understand this at all, how is he the first concierge when there is plenty of pictures and evidence of countless hotels even in the 1920's that had such employees?

[@Lemit]

A concierge is someone who is an expert of the area and arranges local tours/reservations. I did some digging and apparently Europe had such positions before America did. So, front desk person =/= concierge, necessarily.

[@agbook2007]

Understood. As Lemit, apparently there is a distinction. This surprised me, too. More info: www.bravotv.com/blogs/things-you-didnt-know-about-concierges-from-americas-first-one-thomas-wolfe

[@notandre4494]

The whole video is a wierd flex but okay

[@Marlen-CruzCommercial_2023]

You are So cute

[@abuhisham9250]

57 th comments

[@ceil5001]

I pictured such a self-important man to have a better-fitting suit...

[@vinny4149]

You lost me at the gay bar.....

[@nicolek4076]

A very cultured man. However, his collar and shirt don't match. This goes back to the time when collars and cuffs were separate from the shirt. It was a mark of poverty if your collar and cuffs did not match the shirt. This is really only of significance to those (very few) who care.

[@thomaswolfe6775]

And to think it was made by HRH Prince Charles shirtmaker (check out the shirt he wore on his wedding day) . . .

[@xBris]

That hotel looks terribly outdated.

[@kylem1112]

it's historic....

[@xBris]

@@kylem1112 Haha, good one.

[@juanesquivel2070]

Hi

[@whatwedo6902]

Juan Esquivel Hi