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23 Oct - 25 Oct
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30 Oct - 1 Nov

Our top choices for San Rafael 5-star hotels

A terrace with a view, featuring a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative lantern.
A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a view of the city.
A large, white hotel with multiple wings and a central tower, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
A couple standing in a room with large windows overlooking palm trees and a cityscape.

1. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Mohamed
€391
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Claremont Resort & Club
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 large Christmas tree in a lobby with marble columns and ornate ceiling details.
A grand piano in a spacious, elegantly decorated lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier.

2. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Miguel
€309
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 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.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

3. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Peter Michael
€224
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
NELSON PEREZ
€353
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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 luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.
A spacious lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, a bar area, and a seating area with a coffee table.

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ahmed
€496
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and modern buildings in the background.
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.
A bar area with a chalkboard menu listing oysters and other items, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

6. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sun Ding
€476
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Four Seasons 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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.
A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

7. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Seo Yong
€468
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
A restaurant with wooden flooring, black chairs, white tables, hanging plants, and pendant lights.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a curved wall decoration, hanging plants, and bar stools with woven backrests.
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.

8. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Susan D
€437
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
1 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.
A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.
Concierge desk

9. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Liya
€885
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Huntington Hotel
A banquet hall with stone arches, chandeliers, and a table set for a formal event.
A bar with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and a large mural of a bull.
An entrance to a property with a stone archway, a wooden bridge, and a vineyard in the background.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a view of a hilly landscape.

10. The Meritage Resort and Spa

The Meritage Resort and Spa
Soscol Gateway South
United States
Regina
€325
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Meritage Resort and Spa
A sauna with wooden benches and a large window.
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.
A cozy outdoor seating area with two wooden stools and a bench, a bowl of olives, and a glass of white wine.

11. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
Napa
United States
Selina
€719
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott hotel.
A modern reception area with a round mirror, seating, and a wooden panel wall.
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 nighttime cityscape through a window, featuring illuminated skyscrapers and a view of the urban landscape.

12. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
€509
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The St. Regis San Francisco
A modern outdoor bathtub with a wooden edge, a black faucet, and a small wooden stool beside it.
A residential street lined with houses, a pathway, and decorative lighting.
A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a large window with a view.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

13. MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Sonoma
United States
Mariusz
€614
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
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 large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central staircase, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a vineyard.
A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and bookshelves.

14. Carneros Resort and Spa

Carneros Resort and Spa
Napa
United Kingdom
Sarah
€687
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Carneros Resort and Spa
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 grand entrance with a staircase leading to a door with a large glass panel, flanked by ornate railings and a well-lit interior.

15. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Mary
€276
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Sutter Mansion
A grand entrance with a large archway, a staircase, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.
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.
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.

16. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
Pacific Heights
United States
Geoffrey
€644
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hotel Drisco
A fire feature with a modern design, surrounded by outdoor seating with cushions, and a view of the water and distant landscape.
A living room with a brick wall, a large window with a view of the water, a fireplace, and modern furniture.
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 hotel room with a large window offering a view of a coastal area, a bed, and a bedside lamp.

17. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Joy
€855
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
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 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.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wardrobe with a mirror, and a window with blinds.

18. Dimond Abode Vacation Rental

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental
Dimond
United States
Camille
Dimond Abode Vacation Rental
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a flat-screen TV, and a bar area with bar stools.
A neatly made bed with a white and blue patterned bedspread, a dark headboard, and a white nightstand with a lamp.
Terrace/patio
A modern two-story building with a concrete staircase, a garage door, and a mailbox.

19. Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428
Dimond
United States
Phyllis
Dimond Abode Vacation Rental 3428
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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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