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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 large Christmas tree in a lobby with marble columns and ornate ceiling details.
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
CA $467
CA $624 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Fairmont San Francisco
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.
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.

2. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Vince
CA $312
CA $417 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 marble columns, a chandelier, and a spacious seating area.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, large arched windows, and a central floral arrangement.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and seating areas.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sean
CA $495
CA $649 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 paved pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a row of wooden benches.
A luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.

4. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Simona
CA $576
CA $746 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
A restaurant with wooden flooring, black chairs, white tables, hanging plants, and pendant lights.
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.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a curved wall decoration, hanging plants, and bar stools with woven backrests.

5. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Gloria
CA $635
CA $827 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 hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.
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.

6. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ariane
CA $667
CA $785 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 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.
A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by other high-rise structures.

7. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nirav
CA $673
CA $876 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Four Seasons Hotel 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.

8. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
CA $1,130
CA $1,405 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 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.
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.

9. 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 2 - Oct 3
The St. Regis San Francisco
A grand entrance with a large archway, a staircase, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.
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.
Two bicycles parked on a sidewalk with baskets, in front of a building with the number 2901.
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
Geoffrey
CA $1,106
CA $1,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 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.
A grand staircase with a modern design, flanked by two chairs and two potted plants.

11. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Janelle
CA $1,088
CA $1,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
A historic building with ornate architectural details, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A formal dining room with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.
A grand wooden staircase with intricate balusters and a polished marble floor.
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.

12. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Stewart
CA $479
CA $616 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Sutter Mansion
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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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Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

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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 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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