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A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.
A large Christmas tree in a lobby with marble columns and ornate ceiling details.
A modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape.

1. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Miguel
CA $396
CA $541 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Fairmont San Francisco
A terrace with a view, featuring a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative lantern.
A spacious living area with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A couple standing in a room with large windows overlooking palm trees and a cityscape.
A large, white hotel with multiple wings and a central tower, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

2. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Mohamed
CA $297
CA $434 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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
Peter Michael
CA $286
CA $386 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
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 marble columns, a chandelier, and seating areas.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and a spacious seating area.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, large arched windows, and a central floral arrangement.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
NELSON PEREZ
CA $431
CA $574 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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 luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.
A paved pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a row of wooden benches.

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ahmed
CA $648
CA $830 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and a modern building.
A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with wooden beams.
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
Angelica
CA $214
CA $236 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
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 rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of city buildings.

7. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Susan D
CA $607
CA $794 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
1 Hotel San Francisco
A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.
A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."
A hotel room with a large bed, a round table with a bowl of greenery, a desk with books, a framed artwork, and a view of a bridge and cityscape.
A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

8. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Seo Yong
CA $631
CA $743 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
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 bar area with a chalkboard menu listing oysters and other items, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.
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 modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by other high-rise structures.

9. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sun Ding
CA $690
CA $895 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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 view from a balcony with a pool, outdoor seating, and a building with balconies.
A courtyard with a central seating area, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and a tiled roof.
A modern interior with a large tree, seating area, and a bar.

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

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
Central Napa
United States
Jaquel
CA $465
CA $536 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
A sauna with wooden benches and a large window.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and trees, during sunset.
A cozy outdoor seating area with two wooden stools and a bench, a bowl of olives, and a glass of white wine.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
Napa
United States
Selina
CA $885
CA $1,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
An outdoor dining area with stone walls, fire pits, and wooden tables and 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.
A poolside area with a blue sofa and lounge chairs, a tiled pool, and a clear sky.
A modern hotel with a large entrance, palm trees, and festive lights.

12. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto
United States
Soneli
CA $594
CA $675 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
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 gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.
Concierge desk
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, framed artwork on the walls, and hanging pendant lights.

13. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Liya
CA $1,017
CA $1,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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 lounge area with a large mirror, comfortable seating, a coffee table with a tray, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

14. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
CA $655
CA $835 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The St. Regis San Francisco
A wooden outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a restaurant area.
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.

15. Solage, Auberge Collection

Solage, Auberge Collection
Calistoga
United States
Ross
CA $958
CA $1,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Solage, Auberge Collection
A large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.
A golf course with a view of the ocean, a clubhouse with outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple windows.
Exterior
An outdoor wedding venue with a sea view, arranged seating, and a decorative arch.

16. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Alix
CA $1,314
CA $1,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
A spacious restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and hanging plants.
A greenhouse-style room with potted plants, a seating area with a wicker chair, and clothing racks.
A modern interior with a large glass window, a wooden sofa, and various plants.
A room with wooden cabinets, hanging plants, and a large window.

17. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Manisha
CA $288
CA $364 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and vineyards.
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.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.

18. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
Calistoga
United States
Alexander
CA $1,131
CA $1,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
A two-story building with a covered patio area, multiple dining tables, and candle lighting.
A residential street lined with houses, a pathway, and decorative lighting.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.
A white building with a large tree in front, a covered porch, and a bicycle parked outside.

19. MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Sonoma
United States
Mariusz
CA $672
CA $870 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating arrangement.
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with chairs and a table, a sofa with cushions, and a bed.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden beams, and a large hanging light fixture.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and red umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a large building in the background.

20. Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
Menlo Park
Canada
Bora
CA $1,697
CA $2,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Rosewood Sand Hill
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What are the best 5-star hotels in Northern California?
Taj Campton Place is a top choice for Expedia customers. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco and The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco also come highly rated by travellers. All located in San Francisco, Northern California, these 5-star hotels will treat you to a life of luxury from the moment you step foot in the lobby.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Northern California?
Flawless guest service is the hallmark of every 5-star hotel in Northern California. From the instant you arrive, staff attend to your every whim, whether recommending activities and tours or providing in-room massages. What's more, hotels must feature superior amenities to meet the standard for a 5-star rating. These can include deluxe baths, on-site spa facilities, swimming pools, gastronomic restaurants and knowledgeable concierge.

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