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A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.
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.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.

1. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Thailand
MICHAEL
£263
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Fairmont San Francisco
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 lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and a spacious seating area.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nicole
£313
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
A bar area with a marble countertop, leather bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
The entrance to the Taj Hotel in San Francisco, featuring a prominent blue awning and a red carpet leading to the doors.
A spacious lobby with a modern interior, featuring sofas, a coffee table, and a large mirror.
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
Vince
£184
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Taj Campton Place
A terrace with a view, featuring a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative lantern.
A couple standing in a room with large windows overlooking palm trees and a cityscape.
A poolside dining area with a table set for two, a pool, and a building with a distinctive tower and dome in the background.
A spacious living area with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.

4. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Sarah
£247
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Claremont Resort & Club
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 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.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

5. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Razan
£403
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns and detailed carvings.
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 modern sofa, and a coffee table.
A pathway lined with benches, flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a tree.

6. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Jennifer
£332
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.
A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with wooden beams.
A modern bar with a long counter, black wicker chairs, and a pool in the background.
A wooden facade with the text "SHASHI AN URBAN RESORT" indicating the name of the establishment.

7. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Mountain View
United States
Loan Huu Phi
£132
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
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 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.

8. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Vasilios
£447
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
A restaurant with wooden flooring, black chairs, white tables, hanging plants, and pendant lights.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a window with a view of a clock tower, and a staircase.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a curved wall decoration, hanging plants, and bar stools with woven backrests.

9. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Ross
£386
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
1 Hotel San Francisco
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.
A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.

10. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
£659
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
The Huntington Hotel
An outdoor dining area with stone walls, fire pits, and wooden tables and chairs.
A hotel reception area with a large wall-mounted TV displaying various scenic images.
A poolside area with a blue sofa and lounge chairs, a tiled pool, and a clear sky.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

11. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto
United States
John
£283
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott hotel.
A modern dining area with a large wooden table, purple chairs, and pendant lighting.
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.

12. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
£402
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The St. Regis San Francisco
A large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.
A large, historic building with a well-maintained lawn and a golf course in the foreground.
A golf course with a view of the ocean, a clubhouse with outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple windows.

13. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Osamu
£937
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 restaurant with a glass roof and outdoor seating area.

14. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Teresa
£196
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
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 interior with a wooden reception desk, a fireplace, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.
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
Charles
£416
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a fire feature, and potted plants.
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.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinetry, and a variety of kitchenware.
A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, two guitars on the wall, and a circular chandelier.

16. Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Palo Alto
United States
Lauren
£632
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
A covered outdoor dining area with a wooden deck, a table set for two, and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.
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.
A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a lighthouse in the background.

17. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Janelle
£754
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
A grand entrance with a large archway, a staircase, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.
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.
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.

18. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
Pacific Heights
United States
Tymon
£552
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Drisco
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, a decorative railing, and a lit candle centerpiece.
A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a piano, and a dining area with chairs and tables.
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.

19. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Mary
£292
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Sutter Mansion
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What are the best 5-star hotels in Bay Area?
Taj Campton Place is a top choice for Expedia customers. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco and Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco also rate highly with our travellers. All located in San Francisco, Bay Area, these 5-star hotels will envelop you in luxury from the instant you set foot into the lobby.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in Bay Area?
There are several pricing options for a 5-star hotel in Bay Area on Expedia. How much you'll pay will depend on your travel dates, length of your trip and other factors. Compare available accommodation for your preferred dates and use our pricing and other filters to land the perfect upscale stay.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Bay Area?
Exceptional guest service is at the heart of every 5-star hotel in Bay Area. From the minute you arrive, staff ensure your every need is met, whether offering luggage assistance and storage or providing in-room massages. In addition, hotels must feature top-rate conveniences to meet the standard for a 5-star rating. These can include luxury baths, spas or saunas, pools, fine dining restaurants and knowledgeable concierge.

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