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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
€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 couple standing in a room with large windows overlooking palm trees and a cityscape.
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.

2. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Mohamed
€372
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.
The entrance to the Taj Hotel in San Francisco, featuring a prominent blue awning and a red carpet leading to the doors.

3. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Vince
€224
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 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 lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and a spacious seating area.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and seating areas.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sean
€363
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 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 dining area with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ahmed
€524
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.
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.
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
€168
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 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 spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a window with a view of a clock tower, and a staircase.

7. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Gloria
€470
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 modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.
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.

8. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ariane
€496
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 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 bar area with a chalkboard menu listing oysters and other items, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.
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
Nirav
€557
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
A building with three arched entryways, each with a hanging light fixture and a view of an interior space.
A view from a balcony with a pool, outdoor seating, and a building with balconies.
A modern interior with a large tree, seating area, and a bar.
A courtyard with a central seating area, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and a tiled roof.

10. Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
Central Napa
United States
Vignaya Virajith
€349
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
A sauna with wooden benches and a large window.
A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a modern kitchen with pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and trees, during sunset.

11. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
Napa
United States
Selina
€906
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
An outdoor dining area with stone walls, fire pits, and wooden tables and chairs.
A poolside area with a blue sofa and lounge chairs, a tiled pool, and a clear sky.
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.

12. 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
23 Oct - 24 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.

13. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
€887
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 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.

14. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
€555
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The St. Regis San Francisco
A wooden outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with liquor bottles, a bartender at the counter, and wicker bar stools.
A building with a 'solbar' sign, a water feature, and a garden with various plants.
A modern house with a covered patio, surrounded by olive trees and a well-maintained garden.

15. Solage, Auberge Collection

Solage, Auberge Collection
Calistoga
United States
Ross
€906
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Solage, Auberge Collection
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.
Exterior
A golf course with a view of the ocean, a clubhouse with outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple windows.

16. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Osamu
€989
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 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 modern interior with a large glass window, a wooden sofa, and various plants.
A greenhouse-style room with potted plants, a seating area with a wicker chair, and clothing racks.

17. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Joshua
€229
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and vineyards.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, three black bar stools, a black faucet, and hanging pendant lights.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A person sitting at a table with a glass of red wine, a fire pit, and a view of the hills in the background.

18. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
Calistoga
United States
Alexander
€972
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
A two-story building with a covered patio area, multiple dining tables, and candle lighting.
A residential street lined with houses, a pathway, and decorative lighting.
A white building with a large tree in front, a covered porch, and a bicycle parked outside.
A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a large window with a view.

19. MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Sonoma
United States
Mariusz
€565
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating arrangement.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and red umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a large building in the background.
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.

20. Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
Menlo Park
South Korea
Soyeon
€1,307
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rosewood Sand Hill
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What are the best 5-star hotels in Northern California?
Taj Campton Place is a favourite among Expedia customers. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco and The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco also get excellent reviews from travellers. All located in San Francisco, Northern California, these 5-star hotels will give you the luxury experience from the moment you step foot in the lobby.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Northern California?
From high-end restaurants and all-day gyms to pools and superior bedding, the 5-star experience in Northern California is all about comfort and indulgence. But it calls for more than just top-notch perks to get a 5-star rating. Hotels also have to deliver extraordinary guest services like massage treatments, on-site laundry and dry cleaning and room service any time night or day.

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