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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 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
Miguel
€341
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 poolside dining area with a table set for two, a pool, and a building with a distinctive tower and dome in the background.
A couple standing in a room with large windows overlooking palm trees and a cityscape.

2. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Mohamed
€274
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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
€224
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 a chandelier, large arched windows, and a central floral arrangement.
A grand hallway with high ceilings, ornate columns, and chandeliers.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and a spacious seating area.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
NELSON PEREZ
€362
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns, detailed carvings, and a large entrance.
A dining area with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.
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
Ahmed
€524
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and a modern building.
A wooden facade with the text "SHASHI AN URBAN RESORT" indicating the name of the establishment.
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
Angelica
€166
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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.

7. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Susan D
€501
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
1 Hotel San Francisco
A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a 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."
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

8. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Seo Yong
€468
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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 building with a unique angular design, surrounded by other high-rise structures.

9. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sun Ding
€552
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.
A poolside area with a blue sofa and lounge chairs, a tiled pool, and a clear sky.

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
€426
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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 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
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
Liya
€886
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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 nighttime cityscape through a window, featuring illuminated skyscrapers and a view of the urban landscape.

12. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
€554
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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.
Exterior
An outdoor wedding venue with a sea view, arranged seating, and a decorative arch.

13. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Alix
€1,037
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 room with wooden cabinets, hanging plants, and a large window.

14. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Manisha
€248
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating arrangement.
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.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and red umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a large building in the background.

15. Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
Menlo Park
Canada
Bora
€1,306
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Rosewood Sand Hill
A restaurant with outdoor seating surrounded by a garden path and various plants.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the night sky, a wooden bathtub, and a balcony with a railing.
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
€509
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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.
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.

17. Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Palo Alto
United States
Vedder
€1,132
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

18. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
Pacific Heights
United States
Geoffrey
€755
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hotel Drisco
A covered outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by chairs, under a metal roof with a weather vane.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a coastal area, a bed, and a bedside lamp.
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 coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a lighthouse in the background.

19. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Janelle
€938
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 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 formal dining room with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

20. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Mary
€318
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Sutter Mansion
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What are the best 5-star hotels in Bay Area?
Taj Campton Place is a popular pick with Expedia guests. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco and The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco also rate highly with travellers. All located in San Francisco, Bay Area, these 5-star hotels will envelop you in luxury from the moment you enter the lobby.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in Bay Area?
The amount you pay for a 5-star hotel in Bay Area depends on things such as when you plan to go and the length of your holiday. Our top tip for landing the best deal? Use our pricing filters to check out the available hotels for your selected dates.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Bay Area?
Faultless guest service is the hallmark of every 5-star hotel in Bay Area. From the moment you enter the lobby, staff ensure your every need is met, whether offering luggage assistance and storage or providing a nightly turn-down service. What's more, hotels must feature top-rate conveniences to obtain a 5-star rating. These can include luxury bathrobes, an on-site spa, swimming pools, gastronomic restaurants and knowledgeable concierge.

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