5 Star Hotels in Embarcadero, San Francisco

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Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1432)
"World class hotel!"
United States
Qaisara
The price is €265
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Fairmont San Francisco

Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
5.0 star property
Claremont Hills
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1011)
"Great hotel"
United States
Peter
The price is €272
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Claremont Resort & Club

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Stand outs: the staff, the pool, the polar bear Christmas decorations, and close to restaurants. "
United States
Janet
The price is €287
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
5.0 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Wonderful Staff and hospitality."
United States
Rachel
The price is €207
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Taj Campton Place

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Clean rooms , Safety and helpful staff members "
United States
Christina
The price is €385
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"The hotel is really first class. Very clean, and a great staff. Loved it. Great location. "
United States
Carol
The price is €363
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (490)
"The staff was incredible and we loved all of the design touches in the room. The attention to detail was impressive. "
United States
Eric
The price is €424
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
1 Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Everything was wonderful"
United States
glenn
The price is €420
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (699)
"The service was spectacular, enjoyed the restaurant as well as room service, and the room was very clean and spacious "
United States
Lauren
The price is €433
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The St. Regis San Francisco

Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
5.0 star property
Pacific Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (455)
"The breakfast was amazing, lots of variety including hot items cooked freshly"
United Kingdom
Julie Ann
The price is €559
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Hotel Drisco

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
5.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (386)
"Great staff, clean, excellent location, spacious rooms"
United States
Christopher
The price is €798
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion

Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion
5.0 star property
Western Addition
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (229)
"The Sutter Mansion is gorgeous, historic and filled with original artwork. The bed was very comfortable. We had a few issues which were quickly rectified. Service is extraordinary."
United States
Jananne
The price is €291
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428
5.0 star property
Dimond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Great place, great customer service!"
United States
Anonymous traveller
Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental
5.0 star property
Dimond
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"The unit was extremely clean and having access to a garage was definitely a plus for our stay! Nice touches, especially coffee / tea , snacks, and a well equipped kitchen made us feel welcomed the minute we stepped through the door. A+"
United States
Camille
Dimond Abode Vacation Rental

KBM Resorts Long Term Lease 4 Bed/3 Bath Luxury Home Pool, Bbq, Fitness Center Orinda Retreat Ldd-32

KBM Resorts Long Term Lease 4 Bed/3 Bath Luxury Home Pool, Bbq, Fitness Center Orinda Retreat Ldd-32
5.0 star property
Orinda
KBM Resorts Long Term Lease 4 Bed/3 Bath Luxury Home Pool, Bbq, Fitness Center Orinda Retreat Ldd-32
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What are the best 5-star hotels in Embarcadero?
Enjoy the good life at 1 Hotel San Francisco, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero and Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco. These are among the 5-star stays around the San Francisco neighbourhood of Embarcadero that are rated highest by Expedia guests.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Embarcadero?
In Embarcadero, a hotel needs to offer a certain level of upscale conveniences to be designated 5 stars. These can include on-site gyms, gourmet restaurants, saunas and spas, complimentary luxury toiletries, premium bedding and more. What also sets 5-star hotels apart is their guest-focused standard of service. You can look forward to things like concierge services, nightly turn-down services and in-room massage. Some may even offer special touches like a welcome gift.

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