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Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,537 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Louis
The price is CA $321
CA $452 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Fairmont San Francisco

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, (1,007 reviews)
"The Garden Dining area was stunning. The breakfast buffet and service were outstanding. The hotel is impeccable and well appointed."
United States
Bernadette
The price is CA $438
CA $582 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Always nice to stay here!"
United States
Cristie
The price is CA $608
CA $716 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
5.0 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great staff, bar, reception etc. but for a 5-star hotel, a little tired."
United States
Christine
The price is CA $255
CA $348 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Taj Campton Place

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"The Nob hill neighbourhood was very unique and safe to explore SF from. Everybody was super helpful and the food was amazing! Looking forward to it again"
Canada
Vidyakar
The price is CA $449
CA $596 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (559 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anthony
The price is CA $556
CA $733 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
1 Hotel San Francisco

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)
"Fabulous hotel in the middle of everything with a great staff."
United States
Brad
The price is CA $628
CA $739 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (727 reviews)
"Amazing location!"
United States
Aira
The price is CA $555
CA $717 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
The St. Regis San Francisco

The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 reviews)
"Great rooms. Perfect location. Beautiful hotel overall. Wish we had more time at the property. We'd love to stay again."
United States
Rachel
The price is CA $1,115
CA $1,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28
The Huntington Hotel

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
5.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (403 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast spots nearby. "
United States
Joshua
The price is CA $1,199
CA $1,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
5.0 star property
Pacific Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (464 reviews)
"Fantastic all around !"
Canada
Darren
The price is CA $828
CA $963 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Hotel Drisco

Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion

Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion
5.0 star property
Western Addition
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (240 reviews)
"Great property great staff. "
United States
Vanessa
The price is CA $458
CA $589 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion
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San Francisco and related destinations

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.

Sunset view of the Golden Gate Bridge and fog from Battery Spencer, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, in San Francisco, California.

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Your trip to San Francisco is bound to be full of excellent shopping and sensational sightseeing.

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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 are the best 5-star hotels in San Francisco?
Prepare for 5-star luxuriousness at Taj Campton Place, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco or The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. These are among the best accommodations in San Francisco based on Expedia customer reviews. Pick your favourite and get a taste of the high life!
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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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