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Our top choices for San Rafael 4-star hotels

A modern interior with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A dining area with a table set with fruits, pastries, and condiments. There are multiple seating areas with couches and tables, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a city view.
A narrow, wooden-paneled corridor with shelves on either side displaying bottles and glasses.

1. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Stephanie
￥23,775
￥35,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.
A room with a view of a marina, a grey armchair with an orange pillow, a matching ottoman, and a floor lamp.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Berkeley Marina
United States
Joseph
￥20,302
￥23,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.
A residential area with a curved street, a variety of buildings, and a prominent bridge in the distance.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area, and a large window offering a city view.

3. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Alpa
￥25,729
￥30,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a clear view of the skyline.
A bridge over water with a beach in the foreground.
A historic building with a prominent corner entrance, a tram line, and a flag.
A corner room with three large windows offering a city skyline view, a round wooden table with a lamp, and a blue chair.

4. Stanford Court San Francisco

Stanford Court San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
janice
￥26,992
￥38,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Stanford Court San Francisco
A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.
A modern interior with a central escalator, multiple levels, and a distinctive sculpture.
A high-rise building with a view of a waterfront promenade, a clock tower, and a bridge in the distance.
A spacious lobby with a large abstract sculpture, tiered seating, and modern lighting fixtures.

5. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Juan
￥34,482
￥47,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of tall buildings.
A hotel room with a red sofa, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with lamps.
A building entrance with a black awning displaying the number 424. There are two flags on either side of the entrance, one green and one blue.

6. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Supriya
￥21,279
￥25,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
A modern building facade with vertical wooden slats, a glass entrance, and a sign reading "La Société Bar & Cafe".
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and ottoman, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.
A hotel entrance with a revolving door, potted plants, and a sign for the Hyatt Regency.

7. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Gabriela
￥26,609
￥37,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

8. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf
Germany
Thorsten
￥20,177
￥30,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a television screen displaying a fire.
A bar area with a bartender, wooden shelves with bottles, and bar stools.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a bookshelf, and a large abstract painting.

9. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Keegan
￥24,163
￥34,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
A person sitting on a bed with a plate of fruit and holding a glass of wine.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, two seating areas, and a view of the city.
A person seated at a table with a bowl of fruit and a glass of orange juice.
A high-rise hotel with a grid-like facade, multiple floors, and a prominent clock tower.

10. Oakland Marriott City Center

Oakland Marriott City Center
Downtown Oakland
United States
Lisa
￥25,035
￥29,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Oakland Marriott City Center
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a fireplace, a sofa set, and large windows offering city views.
A spacious room with large windows, two armchairs, a small table with books, and a lamp.
A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the outside through the window.

11. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Jalicia
￥32,878
￥44,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
A lobby with a chandelier, seating area, and large mirrors.
A high-rise hotel room with a city view, leather sofas, patterned ottomans, and a leopard print rug.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, sofas, and a staircase.
A bar area with a green sofa, red chairs, and a bar counter with bottles.

12. Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Amanda
￥27,003
￥39,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.
A modern reception area with a large screen displaying a desert landscape, wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, large windows, and a vibrant, illuminated exterior.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

13. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Jennifer
￥38,575
￥45,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
A modern hotel exterior with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, two yellow armchairs, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A marina with various boats docked.
A modern restaurant with outdoor seating and a prominent sign.

14. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Jennifer
￥32,720
￥45,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
A luxurious interior with a round dining table, green upholstered seating, and a central fountain.
A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a red awning.
A hotel room with a white sofa, a round wooden table, and a large TV.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a small round table with chairs, and a large window with sheer curtains.

15. The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Mark
￥29,113
￥41,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
A classic red convertible parked in front of a grand hotel with ornate architecture and multiple entrances.
A maroon sports car parked in front of a grand hotel entrance with a brick facade and ornate detailing.
A breakfast table with plates of food, glasses of orange juice, and a view of a cityscape through a window.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, floral arrangements, and classic furniture.

16. InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Anonymous traveler
￥31,805
￥44,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.
A modern restaurant with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A spacious living area with a city view, modern furniture, and a patterned carpet.
A multi-story hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

17. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Amber
￥32,896
￥45,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.
A woman sitting by a window with a city view, holding a glass of wine and a pink bag.
A modern bar with a long counter, bar stools, and a bartender. There are shelves with bottles and glasses, and a view of the city through large windows.
A table with a glass of amber liquid, a plate of small pastries, and a cityscape view through large windows.

18. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Union Square
United States
Kimberly
￥26,984
￥31,758 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A courtyard with a covered dining area, potted plants, and a brick pathway.
A spacious living area with a teal sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.
A hotel facade with a classic design, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance.

19. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Downtown Berkeley
United States
Erica
￥28,908
￥33,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of a cinema in the background.
A modern lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative wooden panel.
A modern lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and a wooden ceiling design.
A modern lobby with a mix of seating areas, a bar, and a large plant.

20. The Jay, Autograph Collection

The Jay, Autograph Collection
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
David
￥61,406
￥72,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
The Jay, Autograph Collection
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Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
￥51,959
￥69,492 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
Fairmont San Francisco
Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club

41 Tunnel Road Berkeley CA
￥35,733
￥51,391 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

222 Sansome St San Francisco CA
￥73,836
￥86,901 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
includes taxes & fees
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
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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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Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"The quality, vibe and location of the hotel, along with most amenities in the area were unbeatable. Breakfast was superb."
Ivette 6-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Service and hotel amenities are wonderful! Convenient location!"
Joanne 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room . Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Great location."
ANALIZA 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

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