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Our top choices for Northern California 5-star hotels

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 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.

1. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
virginia
HK$2,511
HK$3,371 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Fairmont San Francisco
A terrace with a view, featuring a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative lantern.
A spacious living area with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.
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.

2. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Mohamed
HK$2,394
HK$3,274 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Claremont Resort & Club
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
Vince
HK$1,769
HK$2,355 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 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 a chandelier, large arched windows, and a central floral arrangement.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and a spacious seating area.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and seating areas.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sean
HK$2,394
HK$3,187 total
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 dining area with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.
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.

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ahmed
HK$3,321
HK$4,287 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.
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.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and a modern building.

6. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Mountain View
United States
Vanessa
HK$1,321
HK$1,455 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
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 spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a window with a view of a clock tower, and a staircase.

7. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Gloria
HK$3,131
HK$4,128 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
1 Hotel San Francisco
A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a 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.
A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

8. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ariane
HK$3,647
HK$4,293 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 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 bar area with a chalkboard menu listing oysters and other items, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by other high-rise structures.
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.

9. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nirav
HK$3,767
HK$4,895 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
A building with three arched entryways, each with a hanging light fixture and a view of an interior space.
A modern interior with a large tree, seating area, and a bar.
A courtyard with a central seating area, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and a tiled roof.
A view from a balcony with a pool, outdoor seating, and a building with balconies.

10. Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
Central Napa
United States
Vignaya Virajith
HK$2,660
HK$3,065 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
A sauna with wooden benches and a large window.
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.
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.

11. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
Napa
United States
Selina
HK$7,023
HK$8,770 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
An outdoor dining area with stone walls, fire pits, and wooden tables and chairs.
A poolside area with a blue sofa and lounge chairs, a tiled pool, and a clear sky.
A hotel reception area with a large wall-mounted display featuring various scenic images, a reception desk with a vase of flowers, and two armchairs.
A modern hotel with a large entrance, palm trees, and festive lights.

12. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto
United States
Soneli
HK$3,335
HK$3,792 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
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.

13. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
HK$6,270
HK$7,795 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 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.

14. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
HK$3,837
HK$4,875 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The St. Regis San Francisco
A wooden outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A modern house with a covered patio, surrounded by olive trees and a well-maintained garden.
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with liquor bottles, a bartender at the counter, and wicker bar stools.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a restaurant area.

15. Solage, Auberge Collection

Solage, Auberge Collection
Calistoga
United States
Ross
HK$7,027
HK$8,779 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Solage, Auberge Collection
A large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.
A golf course with a view of the ocean, a clubhouse with outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple windows.
A large, historic building with a well-maintained lawn and a golf course in the foreground.
An outdoor wedding venue with a sea view, arranged seating, and a decorative arch.

16. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Osamu
HK$7,525
HK$9,389 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
A spacious restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and hanging plants.
A room with wooden cabinets, hanging plants, and a large window.
A modern interior with a large glass window, a wooden sofa, and various plants.
A restaurant with a glass roof and outdoor seating area.

17. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Joy
HK$1,714
HK$2,153 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and vineyards.
A person sitting at a table with a glass of red wine, a fire pit, and a view of the hills in the background.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, three black bar stools, a black faucet, and hanging pendant lights.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.

18. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
Calistoga
United States
Alexander
HK$7,847
HK$9,898 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
A two-story building with a covered patio area, multiple dining tables, and candle lighting.
A residential street lined with houses, a pathway, and decorative 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.

19. MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Sonoma
United States
Mariusz
HK$3,296
HK$4,330 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating arrangement.
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with chairs and a table, a sofa with cushions, and a bed.
A sunlit outdoor lounge area with lounge chairs, a small table, and potted plants.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden beams, and a large hanging light fixture.

20. Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
Menlo Park
South Korea
Soyeon
HK$9,416
HK$11,487 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Rosewood Sand Hill
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What are the best 5-star hotels in Northern California?
If you're on your way to the popular city of San Francisco in Northern California, Taj Campton Place is a favourite option. Other 5-star escapes here that receive rave reviews from Expedia customers are The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco and Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco. Whichever you choose, every aspect of your visit will be carefully curated to deliver an unforgettable experience.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Northern California?
In Northern California, a hotel needs to offer a certain amount of top-notch amenities to earn a 5-star rating. These can include gourmet restaurants, on-site gyms, saunas and spas, luxury bathroom products, premium bedding and more. What also sets 5-star hotels apart is their exceptional service. You can look forward to things like in-room massages, nightly turn-down services and concierge services. Some may also offer extra touches like welcome gifts.

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