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Our top choices for San Mateo 5-star hotels

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.
A large Christmas tree in a lobby with marble columns and ornate ceiling details.
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
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.
The entrance to the Taj Hotel in San Francisco, featuring a prominent blue awning and a red carpet leading to the doors.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

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 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.

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 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.
A spacious lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, a bar area, and a seating area with a coffee table.

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
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.
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.
A wooden facade with the text "SHASHI AN URBAN RESORT" indicating the name of the establishment.

5. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Mountain View
United States
Angelica
€166
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
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.

6. 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 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.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

7. 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 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 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.

8. 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
An outdoor dining area with stone walls, fire pits, and wooden tables and chairs.
A modern hotel with a large entrance, palm trees, and festive lights.
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.

9. 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.
Concierge desk

10. 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 nighttime cityscape through a window, featuring illuminated skyscrapers and a view of the urban landscape.
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.

11. 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 large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.
A golf course with a view of the ocean, a clubhouse with outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple windows.
An outdoor wedding venue with a sea view, arranged seating, and a decorative arch.
A large, historic building with a well-maintained lawn and a golf course in the foreground.

12. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Alix
€1,018
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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 room with wooden cabinets, hanging plants, and a large window.
A modern interior with a large glass window, a wooden sofa, and various plants.

13. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Joy
€229
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating arrangement.
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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and red umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a large building in the background.
A sunlit outdoor lounge area with lounge chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

14. Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
Menlo Park
South Korea
Soyeon
€1,307
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Rosewood Sand Hill
A restaurant with outdoor seating surrounded by a garden path and various plants.
A building entrance with a covered walkway, a stone facade, and a sign reading "NOBU".
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the night sky, a wooden bathtub, and a balcony with a railing.
A courtyard with a gravel path, various trees, and a building in the background.

15. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
University South
United States
Ariane
€505
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a fire feature, and potted plants.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and candles, leading to a well-lit interior with a fireplace and modern decor.
A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, two guitars on the wall, and a circular chandelier.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a modern interior design with wooden beams and ceiling lights.

16. Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Palo Alto
United States
Vedder
€1,129
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
A grand entrance with a large archway, a staircase, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.
Two bicycles parked on a sidewalk with baskets, in front of a building with the number 2901.
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.

17. 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 coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a lighthouse in the background.
A grand staircase with a modern design, flanked by two chairs and two potted plants.
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.

18. 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 formal dining room with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.
A grand wooden staircase with intricate balusters and a polished marble floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a table with a vase of flowers, a fruit bowl, and a bottle of champagne.

19. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Mary
€312
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sutter Mansion
A modern living room with a black door, a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, and a view of a street with buildings and parked cars.
A modern two-story building with a white facade, a visible staircase, and a garage door.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white dining table with chairs, and a decorative orchid centerpiece.
A modern apartment with a balcony, a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom, and a small outdoor seating area.

20. Dimond Abode Vacation Rental

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental
Dimond
United States
Camille
Dimond Abode Vacation Rental
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