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Our top choices for Bay Area 5-star hotels

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.
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.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.

1. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
virginia
CA $465
CA $622 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Fairmont San Francisco
A terrace with a view, featuring a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative lantern.
A couple standing in a room with large windows overlooking palm trees and a cityscape.
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 spacious living area with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.

2. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Jacqueline
CA $321
CA $462 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 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.
A person in a white robe standing by a window with curtains, looking out at a cityscape with buildings and snow.

3. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Vince
CA $350
CA $461 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Taj Campton Place
A grand hall with a high arched ceiling and chandeliers, featuring multiple dining tables and chairs arranged for service.
A grand hallway with high ceilings, ornate columns, and chandeliers.
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.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sean
CA $494
CA $647 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 paved pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a row of wooden benches.
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.

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Simona
CA $574
CA $744 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 bar with a long counter, black wicker chairs, and a pool in the background.
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.

6. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Mountain View
United States
Vanessa
CA $354
CA $390 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
A restaurant with wooden flooring, black chairs, white tables, hanging plants, and pendant lights.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a window with a view of a clock tower, and a staircase.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of city buildings.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.

7. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Gloria
CA $633
CA $824 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 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 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
CA $665
CA $783 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 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
CA $594
CA $782 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
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 TV displaying various scenic images.

10. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto
United States
John
CA $481
CA $547 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 gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, framed artwork on the walls, and hanging pendant lights.

11. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
CA $1,127
CA $1,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Huntington Hotel
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 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.

12. 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 large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.
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.

13. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Osamu
CA $1,248
CA $1,566 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 modern interior with a large glass window, a wooden sofa, and various plants.
A room with wooden cabinets, hanging plants, and a large window.
A restaurant with a glass roof and outdoor seating area.

14. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Joy
CA $338
CA $421 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and red umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a large building in the background.
A sunlit outdoor lounge area with lounge chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

15. Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
Menlo Park
South Korea
Soyeon
CA $1,692
CA $2,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Rosewood Sand Hill
A restaurant with outdoor seating surrounded by a garden path and various plants.
A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, a fireplace, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.
A courtyard with a gravel path, various trees, and a building in the background.
A building entrance with a covered walkway, a stone facade, and a sign reading "NOBU".

16. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
University South
United States
Ariane
CA $646
CA $748 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a fire feature, and potted plants.
A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, two guitars on the wall, and a circular chandelier.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinetry, and a variety of kitchenware.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and candles, leading to a well-lit interior with a fireplace and modern decor.

17. Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Palo Alto
United States
deborah
CA $1,496
CA $1,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
A grand entrance with a large archway, a staircase, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.
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.

18. 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.

19. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Janelle
CA $1,469
CA $1,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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 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 grand wooden staircase with intricate balusters and a polished marble floor.

20. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Stewart
CA $497
CA $638 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Sutter Mansion
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What are the best 5-star hotels in Bay Area?
If you're headed for the popular city of San Francisco in Bay Area, Taj Campton Place is a traveller favourite. Other 5-star getaways here that receive rave reviews from Expedia customers are Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco and The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Whichever you opt for, every aspect of your visit will be meticulously curated to provide a remarkable experience.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Bay Area?
In Bay Area, a hotel is required to offer a specific level of upscale features to earn 5 stars. These may include gourmet restaurants, on-site gyms, saunas and spas, luxury toiletries, premium bedding and more. What also sets 5-star hotels apart is their extraordinary service. You can expect things like in-room massages, concierge services and nightly turn-down services. Some may even offer thoughtful touches like a welcome gift.

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