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A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.
A modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.
A grand piano in a spacious, elegantly decorated lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier.

1. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Thailand
MICHAEL
€307
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Fairmont San Francisco
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 a spacious seating area.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, large arched windows, and a central floral arrangement.
A grand hallway with high ceilings, ornate columns, and chandeliers.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nicole
€366
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
A bar area with a marble countertop, leather bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
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.
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
€215
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Taj Campton Place
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 spacious living area with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A large, white hotel with multiple wings and a central tower, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

4. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Sarah
€289
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Claremont Resort & Club
A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.
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."
A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

5. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Razan
€471
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns and detailed carvings.
A pathway lined with benches, flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a tree.
A dining room with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.
A luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.

6. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Jennifer
€388
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
A building with a courtyard, palm trees, and a sculpture.
A well-organized store with shelves of wine, fresh produce, and various packaged goods.
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, large trees, and a central hexagonal structure.
A lobby with a central tree, seating, a reception desk, and a staircase.

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

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
Central Napa
United States
Catherine
€325
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and modern buildings in the background.
A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by other high-rise structures.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and television. There are chairs, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.
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
Canada
Vasilios
€523
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
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 rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of city buildings.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a curved wall decoration, hanging plants, and bar stools with woven backrests.

9. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Ross
€450
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
1 Hotel San Francisco
A balcony with a view of a tall building, a tree, and a table with chairs.
A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.
A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a small side table with a vase.

10. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
€851
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
The Huntington Hotel
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 poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and trees, during sunset.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
Napa
United States
Jacqueline Rose
€868
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
A wooden outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A building with a 'solbar' sign, a water feature, and a garden with various plants.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a restaurant area.
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with liquor bottles, a bartender at the counter, and wicker bar stools.

12. Solage, Auberge Collection

Solage, Auberge Collection
Calistoga
United States
Sophie
€829
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Solage, Auberge Collection
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 nighttime cityscape through a window, featuring illuminated skyscrapers and a view of the urban landscape.
A modern reception area with a round mirror, seating, and a wooden panel wall.

13. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
€469
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The St. Regis San Francisco
A large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.
A large, historic building with a well-maintained lawn and a golf course in the foreground.
An outdoor wedding venue with a sea view, arranged seating, and a decorative arch.

14. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Osamu
€1,094
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
A spacious restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and hanging plants.
A greenhouse-style room with potted plants, a seating area with a wicker chair, and clothing racks.
A modern interior with a large glass window, a wooden sofa, and various plants.
A room with wooden cabinets, hanging plants, and a large window.

15. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Teresa
€229
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and vineyards.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, three black bar stools, a black faucet, and hanging pendant lights.
A person sitting at a table with a glass of red wine, a fire pit, and a view of the hills in the background.

16. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
Calistoga
United States
Alexander
€1,006
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
A spacious living room with a fireplace, white sofas, and a wooden deck.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and exposed beams, surrounded by wine racks filled with bottles.
A sunroom with two leather chairs, a glass table, and a bench.
A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central staircase, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a vineyard.

17. Carneros Resort and Spa

Carneros Resort and Spa
Napa
United States
Ahan
€818
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Carneros Resort and Spa
A view from inside a building looking out to a body of water with boats, a sailboat, and a dock with chairs and tables.
A grand staircase with wooden railings and stone walls, leading to a second-floor area with seating and a fireplace.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and comfortable seating areas.
A poolside area with a sofa, a table, and a TV.

18. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Northstar
United States
Douglas
€748
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
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 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 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.

19. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Janelle
€880
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
A grand entrance with a large archway, a staircase, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.
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.

20. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
Pacific Heights
United States
Tymon
€645
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Drisco
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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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