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Lobby sitting area

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,557 reviews)
"Great location and good breakfast"
United States
julian
The price is €210
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Terrace/patio

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,321 reviews)
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Property grounds

Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite View Lodge
2.5 star property
El Portal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (4,180 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and the view was amazing!"
United States
Kim
The price is €391
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Yosemite View Lodge
Exterior

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
4.0 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,525 reviews)
"It’s a very peaceful hotel and kept extremely clean. Wonderful stay"
United States
Kassandra
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Lobby

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,388 reviews)
"Great place really enjoyed the stay"
United States
Jaime
The price is €297
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,981 reviews)
"Rooms were really clean, great staff, great places nearby"
United States
Abhay
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Courtyard

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,811 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Mary
The price is €241
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Carmel Mission Inn
Exterior

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,300 reviews)
"Amazing hotel, would highly recommend"
United Kingdom
Lee
The price is €189
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Beach nearby

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,615 reviews)
"Outstanding place to stay!"
United States
Andrea
The price is €412
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Terrace/patio

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,032 reviews)
"Great and affordable hotel !"
United States
Robert
The price is €189
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
4.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,419 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff."
United States
Yvonne
The price is €184
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Front of property

The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,729 reviews)
"Great for price and location"
United States
Andrew
The price is €160
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
The Monterey Hotel
Exterior

Tenaya at Yosemite

Tenaya at Yosemite
4.0 star property
Fish Camp
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,412 reviews)
"The staff is excellent,The place and the rooms are clean, it is an excellent place for children."
United States
Emerson
The price is €332
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Tenaya at Yosemite
Room (John Muir)

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
3.5 star property
Groveland
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"great place to stay,"
United States
Karthikeyan
The price is €280
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
Exterior

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,676 reviews)
"Nice & comfortable hotel."
United States
Anne
The price is €261
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Lobby

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,993 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay"
United States
Kim
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Terrace/patio

Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,553 reviews)
"Our stay was short, just one night, but the care and attentiveness from the check in experience forward made it a perfect end to our vacation!"
United States
Michelle
The price is €309
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Fairmont San Francisco
Meeting facility

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
4.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,356 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
United States
Brandi
The price is €245
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Lobby sitting area

The Marker Union Square San Francisco

The Marker Union Square San Francisco
4.0 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,406 reviews)
"Location is the BEST, & friendly staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
United States
Kalinda
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
Lobby sitting area

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,348 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is €245 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
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18 Jul - 19 Jul
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Frequently asked questions

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.