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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 modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape.
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 18 - Oct 19
Fairmont 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 person in a white robe standing by a window with curtains, looking out at a cityscape with buildings and snow.
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 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 lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and seating areas.
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.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sean
CA $445
CA $591 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 luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.
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.

4. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Simona
CA $577
CA $748 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 wooden facade with the text "SHASHI AN URBAN RESORT" indicating the name of the establishment.
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.

5. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Mountain View
United States
Vanessa
CA $262
CA $289 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
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.

6. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Gloria
CA $636
CA $829 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 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 hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."

7. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ariane
CA $669
CA $787 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 bar area with a chalkboard menu listing oysters and other items, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.
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 modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and television. There are chairs, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.

8. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nirav
CA $618
CA $811 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
An outdoor dining area with stone walls, fire pits, and wooden tables and chairs.
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 display featuring various scenic images, a reception desk with a vase of flowers, and two armchairs.
A poolside area with a blue sofa and lounge chairs, a tiled pool, and a clear sky.

9. 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 $482
CA $548 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.
Concierge desk
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.

10. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
CA $1,130
CA $1,405 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 reception area with a round mirror, seating, and a wooden panel wall.
A nighttime cityscape through a window, featuring illuminated skyscrapers and a view of the urban landscape.
A modern dining area with a large wooden table, purple chairs, and pendant lighting.

11. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
CA $693
CA $881 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.
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.
A golf course with a view of the ocean, a clubhouse with outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple windows.

12. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Osamu
CA $1,314
CA $1,643 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 restaurant with a glass roof and outdoor seating area.
A greenhouse-style room with potted plants, a seating area with a wicker chair, and clothing racks.

13. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Joy
CA $328
CA $409 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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 sunlit outdoor lounge area with lounge chairs, a small table, and potted plants.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden beams, and a large hanging light fixture.

14. Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
Menlo Park
South Korea
Soyeon
CA $1,701
CA $2,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the night sky, a wooden bathtub, and a balcony with a railing.

15. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
University South
United States
Ariane
CA $639
CA $740 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.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and candles, leading to a well-lit interior with a fireplace and modern decor.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a modern interior design with wooden beams and ceiling lights.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinetry, and a variety of kitchenware.

16. Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Palo Alto
United States
TAMMY
CA $1,249
CA $1,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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 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.

17. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
Pacific Heights
United States
Geoffrey
CA $1,109
CA $1,290 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 grand staircase with a modern design, flanked by two chairs and two potted plants.
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.

18. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Janelle
CA $1,269
CA $1,491 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 entrance with a staircase leading to a door with a large glass panel, flanked by ornate railings and a well-lit interior.
A grand wooden staircase with intricate balusters and a polished marble floor.
A formal dining room with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

19. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Stewart
CA $410
CA $526 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Sutter Mansion
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