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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 large Christmas tree in a lobby with marble columns and ornate ceiling details.
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
United States
Miguel
£289
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
£190
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 a chandelier, large arched windows, and a central floral arrangement.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and seating areas.
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
£306
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 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.

4. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ahmed
£443
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 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.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a curved wall decoration, hanging plants, and bar stools with woven backrests.

5. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Susan D
£398
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 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 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
Seo Yong
£388
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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 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.
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
£471
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Four Seasons 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.

8. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Liya
£750
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 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 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.

9. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
£469
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.
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.

10. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
Pacific Heights
United States
Geoffrey
£639
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 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 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.

11. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Janelle
£793
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.

12. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Mary
£250
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sutter Mansion
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What are the best 5-star hotels in San Francisco?
Taj Campton Place, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco and Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco are among the most popular 5-star hotels in San Francisco, according to reviews by our travellers. These plush hotels rate highly for things such as their location, conveniences and guest services. Book your favourite and enjoy the best of everything.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in San Francisco?
Faultless guest service is the defining feature of every 5-star hotel in San Francisco. From the minute you step through the door, staff attend to your every need, whether answering room service calls 24/7 or providing in-room massages. What's more, hotels have to feature superior amenities to be eligible for a 5-star rating. These can include luxury bathrooms, spas or saunas, swimming pools, gastronomic kitchens and knowledgeable concierge.

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