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1. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
5.0 star property
Claremont Hills
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,204 reviews)
"Visit the hotel a few times a year always wonderful staff great location."
United States
Mohamed
The price is ¥29,681
¥44,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Claremont Resort & Club

2. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,624 reviews)
"I had a great stay"
United States
Monique
The price is ¥29,765
¥43,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Fairmont San Francisco

3. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
5.0 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"A slightly older hotel, but still in good condition. Excellent rooms, much larger than new alternatives, great staff and super location"
United States
Peter Michael
The price is ¥28,978
¥39,602 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Taj Campton Place

4. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Such a great place!!!!!!!!!"
United States
NELSON PEREZ
The price is ¥46,633
¥62,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice large room & kind staff."
United States
Tracy L.
The price is ¥68,265
¥87,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

6. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Four Seasons is our go-to hotel for most trips because of their professional management and fantastic restaurants."
United States
Sun Ding
The price is ¥71,258
¥93,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

7. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Small but nice"
United States
Seo Yong
The price is ¥70,664
¥83,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

8. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (640 reviews)
"Always a fantastic and relaxing place to stay."
United States
Susan D
The price is ¥55,012
¥73,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
1 Hotel San Francisco

9. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"History like"
United States
Liya
The price is ¥125,835
¥156,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
The Huntington Hotel

10. The Meritage Resort and Spa

The Meritage Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Soscol Gateway South
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The property is very nice and access is easy. Amenities are better than most including a market, spa and bowling alley!"
United States
michael
The price is ¥44,813
¥60,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The Meritage Resort and Spa

11. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
5.0 star property
Napa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (247 reviews)
"Awesome place, great view; the food is ok"
United States
Selina
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

12. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (750 reviews)
"overall is good convience location"
United States
Eve
The price is ¥70,241
¥91,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The St. Regis San Francisco

13. MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
5.0 star property
Sonoma
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (890 reviews)
"The staff at the Layla were exceptional"
United States
Lana
The price is ¥62,211
¥82,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

14. Carneros Resort and Spa

Carneros Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Napa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (395 reviews)
"The staff at reception are wonderful - kind and helpful. We received the best recommendation for wine tasting and even helped to book for us a time slot. The room service was slow however and the cottages whilst charming are a little tired and could do with a refresh. Same goes for the towels and robes. The hilltop pool is the highlight and really made the stay memorable. The Farm restaurant has a great ambience and kind staff."
United Kingdom
Sarah
The price is ¥82,100
¥107,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Carneros Resort and Spa

15. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
5.0 star property
Western Addition
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (251 reviews)
"Loved our stay will be back"
United States
Mary
The price is ¥42,225
¥54,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Sutter Mansion

16. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
5.0 star property
Pacific Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (483 reviews)
"What a brilliant place. Wonderful room, outstanding amenities, and staff are all the best. So thoughtful and friendly. Highly recommend Hotel Drisco."
United Kingdom
Menaka
The price is ¥93,918
¥109,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Hotel Drisco

17. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
5.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (417 reviews)
"Excellent location"
United States
Joy
The price is ¥118,905
¥139,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

18. Dimond Abode Vacation Rental

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental
5.0 star property
Dimond
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"The unit was extremely clean and having access to a garage was definitely a plus for our stay! Nice touches, especially coffee / tea , snacks, and a well equipped kitchen made us feel welcomed the minute we stepped through the door. A+"
United States
Camille
Dimond Abode Vacation Rental

19. Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428
5.0 star property
Dimond
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Cleanliness, amenities, staff. It was a really great stay."
United States
Phyllis
Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428
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Just 20 minutes from San Francisco, this Marin County gem offers perfect access to Muir Woods' towering redwoods and Point Reyes' wild beaches. Explore the revitalized downtown's farm-to-table restaurants before catching an indie film at the historic Rafael Theater, where locals gather for post-screening discussions.

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