5 Star Hotels in Northern California, United States of America

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Terrace/patio
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,442 reviews)
"Clean room Great bed and pillows Loved the in room coffee and tea Amazing staff Beautiful Decor everywhere "
United States
Azita
The price is €327
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Fairmont San Francisco
Terrace/patio
Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
5.0 star property
Claremont Hills
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful historical property with everything you need and a great location."
United States
Robert
The price is €288
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Claremont Resort & Club
View from property
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Stand outs: the staff, the pool, the polar bear Christmas decorations, and close to restaurants. "
United States
Janet
The price is €318
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Bar (on property)
Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
5.0 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful Staff and hospitality."
United States
Rachel
The price is €209
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Taj Campton Place
Terrace/patio
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"great location, amazing hotel. great rooms. wonderful staff "
United States
Majd
The price is €450
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Exterior
The Ritz-Carlton, 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, (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel is really first class. Very clean, and a great staff. Loved it. Great location. "
United States
Carol
The price is €367
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Poolside bar
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Mountain View
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,237 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and the staff were super nice."
United States
Chi
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; al fresco dining
1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (499 reviews)
"Nice comfortable room and lobby "
United States
Brittanie
The price is €452
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
1 Hotel San Francisco
Rooftop terrace
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful"
United States
glenn
The price is €434
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine, pool views
Solage, Auberge Collection

Solage, Auberge Collection

Solage, Auberge Collection
5.0 star property
Calistoga
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (693 reviews)
"Great room, beautiful resort and great service "
United States
Leon
The price is €737
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Solage, Auberge Collection
Exterior
The Estate Yountville

The Estate Yountville

The Estate Yountville
5.0 star property
Yountville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"This is the only place I stay when I stay in Napa"
United States
MACIE
The price is €505
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
The Estate Yountville
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
5.0 star property
Napa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
"It was an amazing place to stay. The staff was extremely friendly. The property was beautiful! "
United States
Arutyun
The price is €761
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
Exterior
The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (701 reviews)
"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 €443
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
The St. Regis San Francisco
View from property
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
5.0 star property
Ocean Colony
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (649 reviews)
"The staff throughout the resort were extremely friendly and helpful."
United States
Steve
The price is €859
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Property amenity
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
5.0 star property
Northstar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (583 reviews)
"What stood out is the continuity of amazing service that they provided during our stay"
United States
Rosemarie
The price is €1,033
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Terrace/patio
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
5.0 star property
East Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (669 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with luxury amenities and stellar costumer service. "
United States
Filiz
The price is €355
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
Exterior
Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
5.0 star property
Menlo Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (278 reviews)
"Really great hotel and my go to place for anything in Palo Alto "
United States
Lisa
The price is €863
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Rosewood Sand Hill
Dining room
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
5.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Noah
The price is €296
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Couples treatment room(s), steam room, body treatments, hydrotherapy
Carneros Resort and Spa

Carneros Resort and Spa

Carneros Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Napa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Excellent hotel!"
United States
Yiting
The price is €662
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Carneros Resort and Spa
Property entrance
Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
5.0 star property
Pacific Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (456 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing, lots of variety including hot items cooked freshly"
United Kingdom
Julie Ann
The price is €566
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hotel Drisco
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is €202 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
€202
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Room was great"
Dan 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Fairmont San Francisco

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.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in Northern California?
The amount you pay for a 5-star hotel in Northern California can vary depending on when you prefer to travel and how long you plan to stay, among a range of factors. Use our price per night filter and other search tools to score the best deal on a high-end getaway.

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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.