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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 dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.
A large Christmas tree in a lobby with marble columns and ornate ceiling details.

1. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
virginia
€379
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Fairmont San Francisco
A bar area with a marble countertop, leather bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
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.
A spacious lobby with a modern interior, featuring sofas, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

2. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Vince
€260
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 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 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
€368
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 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.

4. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Margaret Ying Ting
€465
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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 indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with wooden beams.
A modern bar with a long counter, black wicker chairs, and a pool in the background.

5. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Mountain View
United States
Vanessa
€171
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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 spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of city buildings.

6. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Gloria
€464
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.
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
€487
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 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.
A bar area with a chalkboard menu listing oysters and other items, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

8. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nirav
€554
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 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 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.

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
€341
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 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 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.
A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.

10. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
€876
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 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 dining area with a large wooden table, purple chairs, and pendant lighting.
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.

11. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
€592
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
The St. Regis San Francisco
A large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.
Exterior
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.

12. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Osamu
€1,007
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
A spacious restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and hanging plants.
A room with wooden cabinets, hanging plants, and a large window.
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
€264
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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 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.

14. Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
Menlo Park
South Korea
Soyeon
€1,291
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 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 building entrance with a covered walkway, a stone facade, and a sign reading "NOBU".
A courtyard with a gravel path, various trees, and a building in the background.

15. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
University South
United States
Ariane
€452
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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.

16. Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Palo Alto
United States
TAMMY
€759
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
A grand entrance with a large archway, a staircase, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.
Two bicycles parked on a sidewalk with baskets, in front of a building with the number 2901.
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
€692
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 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.
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
€928
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 formal dining room with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.
A grand wooden staircase with intricate balusters and a polished marble floor.
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.

19. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Stewart
€267
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sutter Mansion
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