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Our top choices for San Francisco 5-star hotels

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 modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape.
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
Julia
€342
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Fairmont 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 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.

2. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Vince
€224
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 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 a chandelier, large arched windows, and a central floral arrangement.
A grand hallway with high ceilings, ornate columns, and chandeliers.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
NELSON PEREZ
€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 dining area with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.
A paved pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a row of wooden benches.

4. 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
A restaurant with wooden flooring, black chairs, white tables, hanging plants, and pendant lights.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a window with a view of a clock tower, and a staircase.

5. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Susan D
€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 modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and 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.

6. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ariane
€469
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 bar area with a chalkboard menu listing oysters and other items, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.
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 living room with a sofa, coffee table, and television. There are chairs, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.

7. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sun Ding
€565
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
A balcony with a view of a tall building, a tree, and a table with chairs.
A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a small side table with a vase.
Concierge desk
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, framed artwork on the walls, and hanging pendant lights.

8. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Liya
€887
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 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 lounge area with a large mirror, comfortable seating, a coffee table with a tray, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
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.

9. 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 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.
Two bicycles parked on a sidewalk with baskets, in front of a building with the number 2901.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

10. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
Pacific Heights
United States
Geoffrey
€756
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Drisco
A covered outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by chairs, under a metal roof with a weather vane.
A grand staircase with a modern design, flanked by two chairs and two potted plants.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a coastal area, a bed, and a bedside lamp.
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.

11. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Janelle
€939
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 grand wooden staircase with intricate balusters and a polished marble floor.
A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a door with a large glass panel, flanked by ornate railings and a well-lit interior.
A formal dining room with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

12. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Mary
€270
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Sutter Mansion
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What are the best 5-star hotels in San Francisco?
Taj Campton Place, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco and The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco are among the leading 5-star hotels in San Francisco, according to reviews by our travellers. These deluxe hotels rate highly for things like their location, amenities and service standards. Select your favourite and enjoy all the luxury trimmings.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in San Francisco?
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in San Francisco?
In San Francisco, a hotel needs to offer a specific number of high-end conveniences to earn 5 stars. These can include on-site gyms, saunas and spas, gourmet restaurants, luxury bathroom products, premium bedding and more. What also sets 5-star hotels apart is their guest-centric service. You'll enjoy things like nightly turn-down services, concierge services and in-room massages. Some may also offer thoughtful touches like a welcome gift.

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