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Terrace/patio
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1441)
"World class hotel!"
United States
Qaisara
The price is ￥35,228
￥48,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
5.0 star property
Claremont Hills
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great hotel"
United States
Peter
The price is ￥34,273
￥48,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Claremont Resort & Club
View from property
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Just a spectacular place to stay! Beautifully appointed. All staff were very friendly and accommodating We will definitely be back!"
United States
Mandana
The price is ￥42,133
￥49,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
City view
Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
5.0 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Wonderful Staff and hospitality."
United States
Rachel
The price is ￥27,869
￥38,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Taj Campton Place
Terrace/patio
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Clean rooms , Safety and helpful staff members "
United States
Christina
The price is ￥60,279
￥70,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"The hotel is really first class. Very clean, and a great staff. Loved it. Great location. "
United States
Carol
The price is ￥50,376
￥66,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Cocktail bar, pool views, open daily
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Mountain View
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1213)
"Beautiful hotel, the pillows are amazing and the bedding is amazing. Second time staying here and I will definitely come back."
United States
Yana
The price is ￥21,607
￥23,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; alfresco dining
1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (487)
"The staff was incredible and we loved all of the design touches in the room. The attention to detail was impressive. "
United States
Eric
The price is ￥54,643
￥73,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
1 Hotel San Francisco
Rooftop terrace
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Everything was wonderful"
United States
glenn
The price is ￥65,759
￥77,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
6 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Solage, Auberge Collection

Solage, Auberge Collection

Solage, Auberge Collection
5.0 star property
Calistoga
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (689)
"Great room, beautiful resort and great service "
United States
Leon
The price is ￥105,802
￥134,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Solage, Auberge Collection
Villa, 5 Bedrooms (at the Estate, Private Residence) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
The Estate Yountville

The Estate Yountville

The Estate Yountville
5.0 star property
Yountville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great stay"
United States
Bahareh
The price is ￥73,979
￥97,846 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Estate Yountville
Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
5.0 star property
Napa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (174)
"It was an amazing place to stay. The staff was extremely friendly. The property was beautiful! "
United States
Arutyun
The price is ￥108,816
￥138,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Corner | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (697)
"The service was spectacular, enjoyed the restaurant as well as room service, and the room was very clean and spacious "
United States
Lauren
The price is ￥60,279
￥78,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
The St. Regis San Francisco
View from property
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
5.0 star property
Ocean Colony
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (649)
"The staff throughout the resort were extremely friendly and helpful."
United States
Steve
The price is ￥126,665
￥159,973 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
5.0 star property
Northstar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (581)
"By far th Best hotel I've ever stayed in. "
United States
Juan
The price is ￥140,756
￥170,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Outdoor pool
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
5.0 star property
East Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (667)
"Wonderful stay "
United States
Cindy
The price is ￥56,365
￥64,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
Outdoor pool
Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
5.0 star property
Menlo Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (276)
"Really great hotel and my go to place for anything in Palo Alto "
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥126,117
￥157,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Rosewood Sand Hill
Dining room
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
5.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (73)
"Great stay"
United States
Noah
The price is ￥39,046
￥47,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Carneros Resort and Spa

Carneros Resort and Spa

Carneros Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Napa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (355)
"Excellent hotel!"
United States
Yiting
The price is ￥93,817
￥120,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Carneros Resort and Spa
Property entrance
Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
5.0 star property
Pacific Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (455)
"The breakfast was amazing, lots of variety including hot items cooked freshly"
United Kingdom
Julie Ann
The price is ￥88,635
￥103,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Hotel Drisco
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is ￥25,223 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
￥25,223
￥36,882 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
includes taxes & fees
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Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Architecture, Christmas decorations are magical. Staff was exceptional. Food at restaurant and cafe was delicious, savory, fresh. Vallet workers deserve a huge applause and recognition. It was so busy yet they werent only efficient, they were so kind, patient and happy vibes. That's the magic of Christmas 🎄 "
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Posted 3 days ago
Fairmont San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in Northern California?
Taj Campton Place is a favorite among Expedia customers. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco and The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco also get excellent reviews from travelers. All located in San Francisco, Northern California, these 5-star hotels will give you the luxury experience from the moment you step foot in the lobby.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in Northern California?
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Northern California?
From high-end restaurants and all-day gyms to pools and superior bedding, the 5-star experience in Northern California is all about comfort and indulgence. But it calls for more than just top-notch perks to get a 5-star rating. Hotels also have to deliver extraordinary guest services like massage treatments, on-site laundry and dry cleaning and room service any time night or day.

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