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A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.
A large Christmas tree in a lobby with marble columns and ornate ceiling details.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.
A grand piano in a spacious, elegantly decorated lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier.

1. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
virginia
￥51,902
￥69,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Fairmont San Francisco
A terrace with a view, featuring a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative lantern.
A poolside dining area with a table set for two, a pool, and a building with a distinctive tower and dome in the background.
A couple standing in a room with large windows overlooking palm trees and a cityscape.
A spacious living area with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.

2. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Jacqueline
￥43,740
￥60,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Claremont Resort & Club
A bar area with a marble countertop, leather bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A person in a white robe standing by a window with curtains, looking out at a cityscape with buildings and snow.
The entrance to the Taj Hotel in San Francisco, featuring a prominent blue awning and a red carpet leading to the doors.
A spacious lobby with a modern interior, featuring sofas, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

3. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Vince
￥34,727
￥46,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Taj Campton Place
A grand hall with a high arched ceiling and chandeliers, featuring multiple dining tables and chairs arranged for service.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, large arched windows, and a central floral arrangement.
A grand hallway with high ceilings, ornate columns, and chandeliers.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and a spacious seating area.

4. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sean
￥55,064
￥72,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns, detailed carvings, and a large entrance.
A spacious lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, a bar area, and a seating area with a coffee table.
A dining area with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.
A luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Simona
￥64,037
￥82,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.
A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with wooden beams.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and a modern building.
A modern bar with a long counter, black wicker chairs, and a pool in the background.

6. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Mountain View
United States
Vanessa
￥42,815
￥47,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
A restaurant with wooden flooring, black chairs, white tables, hanging plants, and pendant lights.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a curved wall decoration, hanging plants, and bar stools with woven backrests.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a window with a view of a clock tower, and a staircase.

7. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Gloria
￥70,571
￥91,944 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
1 Hotel San Francisco
A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.
A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.
A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."

8. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ariane
￥74,197
￥87,327 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and modern buildings in the background.
A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by other high-rise structures.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a desk with a lamp. There is a bed with a white headboard and a view of the city through large windows.
A bar area with a chalkboard menu listing oysters and other items, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

9. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nirav
￥74,865
￥97,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
A building with three arched entryways, each with a hanging light fixture and a view of an interior space.
A modern interior with a large tree, seating area, and a bar.
A round table with a tree centerpiece, surrounded by chairs, and set with wine bottles, glasses, and fruits.
A view from a balcony with a pool, outdoor seating, and a building with balconies.

10. Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
Central Napa
United States
Santos
￥56,464
￥65,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
A sauna with wooden benches and a large window.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a modern kitchen with pendant lighting.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and trees, during sunset.

11. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
Napa
United States
Jacqueline
￥156,494
￥193,908 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
An outdoor dining area with stone walls, fire pits, and wooden tables and chairs.
A poolside area with a blue sofa and lounge chairs, a tiled pool, and a clear sky.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.
A hotel reception area with a large wall-mounted display featuring various scenic images, a reception desk with a vase of flowers, and two armchairs.

12. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto
United States
John
￥53,475
￥60,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
A balcony with a view of a tall building, a tree, and a table with chairs.
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, framed artwork on the walls, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a small side table with a vase.
A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.

13. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
￥125,667
￥156,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
The Huntington Hotel
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott hotel.
A nighttime cityscape through a window, featuring illuminated skyscrapers and a view of the urban landscape.
A modern reception area with a round mirror, seating, and a wooden panel wall.
A modern dining area with a large wooden table, purple chairs, and pendant lighting.

14. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
￥72,821
￥92,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The St. Regis San Francisco
A wooden outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A modern house with a covered patio, surrounded by olive trees and a well-maintained garden.
A building with a 'solbar' sign, a water feature, and a garden with various plants.
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with liquor bottles, a bartender at the counter, and wicker bar stools.

15. Solage, Auberge Collection

Solage, Auberge Collection
Calistoga
United States
Ross
￥126,689
￥159,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Solage, Auberge Collection
A large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.
An outdoor wedding venue with a sea view, arranged seating, and a decorative arch.
A large, historic building with a well-maintained lawn and a golf course in the foreground.
A golf course with a view of the ocean, a clubhouse with outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple windows.

16. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Osamu
￥146,113
￥182,687 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
A spacious restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and hanging plants.
A room with wooden cabinets, hanging plants, and a large window.
A greenhouse-style room with potted plants, a seating area with a wicker chair, and clothing racks.
A restaurant with a glass roof and outdoor seating area.

17. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Joy
￥37,826
￥47,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and vineyards.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, three black bar stools, a black faucet, and hanging pendant lights.
A person sitting at a table with a glass of red wine, a fire pit, and a view of the hills in the background.

18. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
Calistoga
United States
Alexander
￥157,280
￥198,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
A two-story building with a covered patio area, multiple dining tables, and candle lighting.
A white building with a large tree in front, a covered porch, and a bicycle parked outside.
A residential street lined with houses, a pathway, and decorative lighting.
A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a large window with a view.

19. MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Sonoma
United States
Mariusz
￥109,939
￥137,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
A spacious living room with a fireplace, white sofas, and a wooden deck.
A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central staircase, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a vineyard.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and exposed beams, surrounded by wine racks filled with bottles.
A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and bookshelves.

20. Carneros Resort and Spa

Carneros Resort and Spa
Napa
Canada
Rob
￥134,333
￥167,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Carneros Resort and Spa
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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.
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