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23 Sept - 24 Sept
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24 Sept - 25 Sept
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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for San Rafael 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 modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape.

1. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
virginia
HK$2,588
HK$3,462 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Fairmont San Francisco
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 large, white hotel with multiple wings and a central tower, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

2. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Jacqueline
HK$1,780
HK$2,560 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Claremont Resort & Club
A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.
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.
A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

3. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ariane
HK$3,679
HK$4,330 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
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$2,746
HK$3,601 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 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 dining area with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.
A luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Simona
HK$3,194
HK$4,138 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton, 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 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.

6. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Gloria
HK$3,519
HK$4,585 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
1 Hotel 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.
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.

7. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Vince
HK$1,948
HK$2,566 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Taj Campton Place
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.

8. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nirav
HK$3,294
HK$4,339 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
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 modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and trees, during sunset.

9. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
Napa
United States
Jacqueline
HK$7,804
HK$9,670 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
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 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.

10. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
HK$3,632
HK$4,633 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The St. Regis 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 gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.

11. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
HK$5,640
HK$7,054 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
The Huntington Hotel
A two-story building with a covered patio area, multiple dining tables, and candle lighting.
A white building with a large tree in front, a covered porch, and a bicycle parked outside.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.
A residential street lined with houses, a pathway, and decorative lighting.

12. MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Sonoma
United States
Mariusz
HK$3,883
HK$5,006 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
A spacious living room with a fireplace, white sofas, and a wooden deck.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and exposed beams, surrounded by wine racks filled with bottles.
A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central staircase, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a vineyard.
A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and bookshelves.

13. Carneros Resort and Spa

Carneros Resort and Spa
Napa
Canada
Rob
HK$6,699
HK$8,351 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Carneros Resort and Spa
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.
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.

14. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
Pacific Heights
United States
Geoffrey
HK$5,923
HK$6,889 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hotel Drisco
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 grand staircase with a modern design, flanked by two chairs and two potted plants.
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.

15. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Janelle
HK$7,444
HK$8,746 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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 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 wooden staircase with intricate balusters and a polished marble floor.

16. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Stewart
HK$2,947
HK$3,787 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Sutter Mansion
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 bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wardrobe with a mirror, and a window with blinds.
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.

17. 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.
A neatly made bed with a white and blue patterned bedspread, a dark headboard, and a white nightstand with a lamp.
A modern two-story building with a concrete staircase, a garage door, and a mailbox.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on the wall.

18. 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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