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Our top choices for San Francisco 5-star hotels

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 grand piano in a spacious, elegantly decorated lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier.
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
Anthony
CA $455
CA $609 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Fairmont San Francisco
A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.
A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.
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.

2. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Keeshaun
CA $680
CA $801 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
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 a chandelier, large arched windows, and a central floral arrangement.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and a spacious seating area.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nicole
CA $421
CA $561 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns, detailed carvings, and a large entrance.
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.
A paved pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a row of wooden benches.

4. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Simona
CA $570
CA $737 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
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 rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of city buildings.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a window with a view of a clock tower, and a staircase.

5. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Gloria
CA $619
CA $807 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
1 Hotel San Francisco
A bar area with a marble countertop, leather bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

6. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Vince
CA $254
CA $347 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Taj Campton Place
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 living room with a sofa, coffee table, and television. There are chairs, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A bar area with a chalkboard menu listing oysters and other items, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

7. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Vasilios
CA $581
CA $765 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott hotel.
A modern dining area with a large wooden table, purple chairs, and pendant lighting.
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.

8. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
CA $658
CA $838 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
The St. Regis San Francisco
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.

9. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
CA $1,084
CA $1,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Huntington Hotel
A grand entrance with a large archway, a staircase, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.
Two bicycles parked on a sidewalk with baskets, in front of a building with the number 2901.
A well-lit living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining area. There are large windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a view of the city from the window, a chandelier, and a mirror on the wall.

10. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
Pacific Heights
United States
Tymon
CA $930
CA $1,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hotel Drisco
A covered outdoor dining area with a wooden deck, a table set for two, and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a coastal area, a bed, and a bedside lamp.
A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a lighthouse in the background.
A modern dining area with a long wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs. A staircase with a metal railing is visible in the background.

11. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Janelle
CA $1,434
CA $1,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
A historic building with ornate architectural details, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a table with a vase of flowers, a fruit bowl, and a bottle of champagne.
A formal dining room with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.
A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a door with a large glass panel, flanked by ornate railings and a well-lit interior.

12. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Stewart
CA $351
CA $451 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Sutter Mansion
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CA $318 total
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CA $265
CA $374 total
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includes taxes & fees
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Iconic cable cars climb steep hills while the Golden Gate Bridge stretches majestically through the fog. Explore Fisherman's Wharf for fresh seafood, then take a ferry to Alcatraz where guides share fascinating stories of the former prison's notorious inmates.

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No matter what time of year you visit, you can get all your shopping done in Union Square.

Union Square is one of the city’s most popular thoroughfares, and is home to a variety of activities. Explore its many boutique shops for that perfect decorative accent or souvenir, and make your way through the numerous art galleries and theatres immediately adjacent to the square. This is also the place to people-watch while enjoying a cup of coffee at a café. Just 2.7 km west of Union Square is Haight Street, which is both a street and part of The Haight, a district made popular by hippies in the 1960s. This is the spot to find vintage clothing shops and the Haight Street Market, which offers fresh, locally sourced produce.

A long day of shopping and eating will no doubt leave you in need of some rest. A 5-star hotel in San Francisco should do the trick. We recommend a trip to the in-house spa, where you can extract toxins with a soothing body wrap, or relax under the sure touch of a Swedish massage therapist. You’ll feel refreshed and ready for an evening out on the town, whether that involves a show at the San Francisco Symphony or additional shopping in the upscale Marina district.

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What makes a hotel 5 stars in San Francisco?
In San Francisco, a hotel must provide a certain number of upscale amenities to be rated 5 stars. These can include on-site gyms, spas and saunas, gourmet restaurants, premium bedding, complimentary luxury toiletries and more. What also sets 5-star hotels apart is their guest-centric service. You'll enjoy things like in-room massages, concierge services and nightly turn-down services. Some may even offer additional touches like welcome gifts.

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