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A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.
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.
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
virginia
CA $456
CA $612 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Fairmont San Francisco
A terrace with a view, featuring a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative lantern.
A large, white hotel with multiple wings and a central tower, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
A couple standing in a room with large windows overlooking palm trees and a cityscape.
A spacious living area with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.

2. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Mohamed
CA $362
CA $510 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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.
The entrance to the Taj Hotel in San Francisco, featuring a prominent blue awning and a red carpet leading to the doors.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

3. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Vince
CA $347
CA $458 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 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 seating areas.
A grand hallway with high ceilings, ornate columns, and chandeliers.
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
Sean
CA $448
CA $594 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 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.

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Margaret Ying Ting
CA $603
CA $778 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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.
A wooden facade with the text "SHASHI AN URBAN RESORT" indicating the name of the establishment.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and a modern building.

6. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Mountain View
United States
Vanessa
CA $237
CA $261 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 bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a curved wall decoration, hanging plants, and bar stools with woven backrests.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a window with a view of a clock tower, and a staircase.
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 $569
CA $750 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
1 Hotel 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 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
Ariane
CA $672
CA $791 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 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 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.

9. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nirav
CA $684
CA $889 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
An outdoor dining area with stone walls, fire pits, and wooden tables and chairs.
A modern hotel with a large entrance, palm trees, and festive lights.
A poolside area with a blue sofa and lounge chairs, a tiled pool, and a clear sky.
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.

10. 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 $606
CA $689 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 modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a small side table with a vase.
Concierge desk

11. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
CA $1,139
CA $1,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Huntington Hotel
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott hotel.
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.
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.

12. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
CA $757
CA $956 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The St. Regis San Francisco
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.
An outdoor wedding venue with a sea view, arranged seating, and a decorative arch.
A large, historic building with a well-maintained lawn and a golf course in the foreground.

13. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Osamu
CA $1,324
CA $1,655 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 greenhouse-style room with potted plants, a seating area with a wicker chair, and clothing racks.

14. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Joy
CA $330
CA $412 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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 $1,710
CA $2,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Rosewood Sand Hill
A restaurant with outdoor seating surrounded by a garden path and various plants.
A building entrance with a covered walkway, a stone facade, and a sign reading "NOBU".
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.

16. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
University South
United States
Ariane
CA $717
CA $829 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a fire feature, and potted plants.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and candles, leading to a well-lit interior with a fireplace and modern decor.
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.

17. Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Palo Alto
United States
TAMMY
CA $1,512
CA $1,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
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 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 $666
CA $774 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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 hotel room with a large window offering a view of a coastal area, a bed, and a bedside lamp.
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 $1,275
CA $1,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
A historic building with ornate architectural details, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A grand wooden staircase with intricate balusters and a polished marble floor.
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.

20. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Stewart
CA $330
CA $425 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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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