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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 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.

1. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Mohamed
£320
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Claremont Resort & Club
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.

2. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Miguel
£259
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Fairmont San Francisco
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.
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.

3. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Peter Michael
£188
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 hallway with high ceilings, ornate columns, and chandeliers.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and seating areas.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and a spacious seating area.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
NELSON PEREZ
£295
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 spacious lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, a bar area, and a seating area with a coffee table.
A dining area with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.
A paved pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a row of wooden benches.

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ahmed
£415
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 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.

6. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sun Ding
£398
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 room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.
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.

7. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Seo Yong
£393
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
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.
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.

8. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Susan D
£366
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 restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, framed artwork on the walls, and hanging pendant lights.
A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.

9. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Liya
£741
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Huntington Hotel
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a view of a hilly landscape.
A bar with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and a large mural of a bull.
An aisle with rows of chairs and candles, leading to a stone wall with a chandelier.
An entrance to a property with a stone archway, a wooden bridge, and a vineyard in the background.

10. The Meritage Resort and Spa

The Meritage Resort and Spa
Soscol Gateway South
United States
Regina
£268
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Meritage Resort and Spa
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a dining table, and a view of the outdoors.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and trees, during sunset.
A cozy outdoor seating area with two wooden stools and a bench, a bowl of olives, and a glass of white wine.
A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a modern kitchen with pendant lighting.

11. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
Napa
United States
Selina
£602
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.
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.

12. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
£426
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The St. Regis San Francisco
A two-story building with a covered patio area, multiple dining tables, and candle lighting.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.
A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a large window with a view.
A white building with a large tree in front, a covered porch, and a bicycle parked outside.

13. MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Sonoma
United States
Mariusz
£472
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
A spacious living room with a fireplace, white sofas, and a wooden deck.
A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and bookshelves.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and exposed beams, surrounded by wine racks filled with bottles.
A sunroom with two leather chairs, a glass table, and a bench.

14. Carneros Resort and Spa

Carneros Resort and Spa
Napa
United Kingdom
Sarah
£514
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 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 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.
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
£230
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 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
£474
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 hotel room with a large window offering a view of a coastal area, a bed, and a bedside lamp.
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.

17. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Joy
£716
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 two-story building with a white facade, a visible staircase, and a garage door.
A modern apartment with a balcony, a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom, and a small outdoor seating area.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white dining table with chairs, and a decorative orchid centerpiece.

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.
Terrace/patio
A modern two-story building with a concrete staircase, a garage door, and a mailbox.
A neatly made bed with a white and blue patterned bedspread, a dark headboard, and a white nightstand with a lamp.

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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