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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, (1,447 reviews)
"Friendly staff & beautiful room."
United States
Jennifer
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, (1,009 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 €336
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, (1,004 reviews)
"The staff is very attentive, and kind!! "
Mexico
Diego
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, (1,004 reviews)
"Staff were great, our room was amazing! "
United States
Gregg Lynne
The price is €367
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
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, (500 reviews)
"We loved our stay!"
United States
Michelle
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff is amazing, location is outstanding"
United States
Jennifer
The price is €434
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
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, (177 reviews)
"Room was spotless despite rainy weather- twice daily house keeping and it always smelled like yummy lavender. The staff is absolutely superb. Every staff member I encountered remembered us by name and was absolutely courteous, knowledgeable and lovely!"
United States
Allison
The price is €762
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 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
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)
"Service and breakfast "
Canada
Michael
The price is €566
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Hotel Drisco
Exterior
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
5.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (386 reviews)
"Great staff, clean, excellent location, spacious rooms"
United States
Christopher
The price is €867
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Front of property
Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion

Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion

Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion
5.0 star property
Western Addition
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (229 reviews)
"The service was truly 5-star, and the check-in process was seamless. We loved the room and the beautiful interior of the hotel. It made our stay feel very special."
United States
Yu
The price is €341
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428
5.0 star property
Dimond
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Great place, great customer service!"
United States
Anonymous traveller
Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428
Deluxe House | Living room
Dimond Abode Vacation Rental

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental
5.0 star property
Dimond
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The unit was extremely clean and having access to a garage was definitely a plus for our stay! Nice touches, especially coffee / tea , snacks, and a well equipped kitchen made us feel welcomed the minute we stepped through the door. A+"
United States
Camille
Dimond Abode Vacation Rental
Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Property entrance
KBM Resorts Long Term Lease 4 Bed/3 Bath Luxury Home Pool, Bbq, Fitness Center Orinda Retreat Ldd-32

KBM Resorts Long Term Lease 4 Bed/3 Bath Luxury Home Pool, Bbq, Fitness Center Orinda Retreat Ldd-32

KBM Resorts Long Term Lease 4 Bed/3 Bath Luxury Home Pool, Bbq, Fitness Center Orinda Retreat Ldd-32
5.0 star property
Orinda
KBM Resorts Long Term Lease 4 Bed/3 Bath Luxury Home Pool, Bbq, Fitness Center Orinda Retreat Ldd-32
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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 25 Jan to 26 Jan
€202
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,028 reviews)
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Learn more about San Rafael

Just 20 minutes from San Francisco, this Marin County gem offers perfect access to Muir Woods' towering redwoods and Point Reyes' wild beaches. Explore the revitalised downtown's farm-to-table restaurants before catching an indie film at the historic Rafael Theatre, where locals gather for post-screening discussions.

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Mission San Rafael Arc?ngel was founded on December 14, 1817 as a medical asistencia ("sub-mission") of the Mission San Francisco de As

Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff & beautiful room."
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Fairmont San Francisco
Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place

10/10 Excellent
"Good combination of Continental and Indian breakfast. The breakfast was very well made. The staff was very respectful of dietary issues. Room had all the appropriate amenities. Loved the tub in the bathroom. Closet had enough space. Good view of Union square."
Ajay 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Taj Campton Place

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in San Rafael?
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in San Rafael?
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