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Terrace/patio

Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,552 reviews)
"Our stay was short, just one night, but the care and attentiveness from the check in experience forward made it a perfect end to our vacation!"
United States
Michelle
The price is £263
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Fairmont San Francisco
Bar (on property)

Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
5.0 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great bar area. Wonderful staff plus good food. "
United States
Lenora
The price is £190
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Taj Campton Place
View from property

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, (1,013 reviews)
"Love the indoor pool! Hotel is spotless. Staff warm and welcoming. Room service breakfast was delicious"
United States
Michael
The price is £279
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Poolside bar

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Mountain View
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,394 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and made it easy to check-in. Clean room and great amenities. Would stay here again!"
United States
Taylor
The price is £169
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Exterior

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Great location! Wonderful staff and amenities, highly recommend this hotel for family visiting SF"
United States
Shristi
The price is £351
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Terrace/patio

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)
"Fabulous hotel in the middle of everything with a great staff."
United States
Brad
The price is £417
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Lunch, dinner and brunch served

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
5.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (119 reviews)
"Staff, food, and stay were great! "
United States
Joshua
The price is £198
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (575 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anthony
The price is £367
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
1 Hotel San Francisco
Rooftop terrace

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing stay at this property. Helpful, polite, welcoming staff. Excellent food, clean rooms, comfortable bedding, beautiful views. If in SF again will rebook at this property."
United States
Razan
The price is £414
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Exterior

The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (730 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful suits."
United States
John
The price is £412
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
The St. Regis San Francisco
View from property

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
5.0 star property
Ocean Colony
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (682 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful views!"
United States
Osamu
The price is £974
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Perfect weekend stay. A great hotel.....happy it's back in operation after many years! Highly recommend!"
United States
Steven
The price is £565
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Huntington Hotel
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
5.0 star property
East Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (693 reviews)
"The location is uber convenient, the staff was wonderful, and the rooms are very nice. "
United States
Edward
The price is £384
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
Interior

Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
5.0 star property
Menlo Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (291 reviews)
"Amazing "
United States
Maria
The price is £1,092
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Rosewood Sand Hill
Exterior

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
5.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (406 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast spots nearby. "
United States
Joshua
The price is £850
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
University South
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (458 reviews)
"Modern room, comfy bed and pillows. Love this place"
United States
Art
The price is £383
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Property entrance

Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
5.0 star property
Pacific Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (469 reviews)
"Beautiful old historic hotel at a wonderful setting"
United States
Tymon
The price is £538
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Hotel Drisco
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, free pool cabanas

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
5.0 star property
Palo Alto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (132 reviews)
"Friendly staff and a beautiful room. would visit again 10/10"
United States
Michael
The price is £685
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Front of property

Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion

Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion
5.0 star property
Western Addition
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (240 reviews)
"Great property great staff. "
United States
Vanessa
The price is £297
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion
Deluxe House | Living room | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, pay films, streaming services

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental

Dimond Abode Vacation Rental
5.0 star property
Dimond
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"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
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Nestled between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, this vibrant city offers Japanese gardens and hiking trails in Coyote Point Park. Families love the interactive CuriOdyssey science museum, while shoppers flock to Hillsdale Shopping Centre for retail therapy after farmers market visits.

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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay at a beautiful property."
Nicole 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Fairmont San Francisco

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