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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 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
Anthony
7.172.000 ₫
9.822.284 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Fairmont San Francisco
A terrace with a view, featuring a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative lantern.
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.
A poolside dining area with a table set for two, a pool, and a building with a distinctive tower and dome in the background.

2. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
Jacqueline
6.783.408 ₫
9.517.196 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Claremont Resort & Club
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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.
A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."

3. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Keeshaun
12.192.400 ₫
14.349.845 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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 hallway with high ceilings, ornate columns, and chandeliers.
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
Nicole
7.957.008 ₫
10.592.847 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns, detailed carvings, and a large entrance.
A luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.
A paved pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a row of wooden benches.
A spacious lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, a bar area, and a seating area with a coffee table.

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Simona
10.150.858 ₫
13.205.178 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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 rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of city buildings.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a curved wall decoration, hanging plants, and bar stools with woven backrests.

6. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
David
11.702.096 ₫
15.246.041 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
1 Hotel San Francisco
A bar area with a marble countertop, leather bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
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 person in a white robe standing by a window with curtains, looking out at a cityscape with buildings and snow.

7. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Vince
5.278.592 ₫
7.121.666 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Taj Campton Place
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 round table with a tree centerpiece, surrounded by chairs, and set with wine bottles, glasses, and fruits.

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

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
Central Napa
United States
Santos
8.841.120 ₫
10.187.119 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
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
Canada
Vasilios
11.214.400 ₫
14.733.896 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
A sauna with wooden benches and a large window.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors.
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.

10. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
Napa
United States
Jacqueline
22.559.200 ₫
28.246.991 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 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.
A modern dining area with a large wooden table, purple chairs, and pendant lighting.

11. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
11.370.880 ₫
14.574.181 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
The St. Regis San Francisco
A balcony with a view of a tall building, a tree, and a table with chairs.
A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.
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.

12. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
20.837.920 ₫
25.906.647 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Huntington Hotel
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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a restaurant area.
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with liquor bottles, a bartender at the counter, and wicker bar stools.

13. Solage, Auberge Collection

Solage, Auberge Collection
Calistoga
United States
Itshak
21.007.440 ₫
26.471.703 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Solage, Auberge Collection
A large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.
A large, historic building with a well-maintained lawn and a golf course in the foreground.
A golf course with a view of the ocean, a clubhouse with outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple windows.

14. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Osamu
27.097.120 ₫
33.634.985 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
A spacious restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and hanging plants.
A greenhouse-style room with potted plants, a seating area with a wicker chair, and clothing racks.
A restaurant with a glass roof and outdoor seating area.
A modern interior with a large glass window, a wooden sofa, and various plants.

15. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Teresa
6.509.568 ₫
8.070.632 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and vineyards.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
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.

16. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
Calistoga
United States
Alexander
24.776.000 ₫
30.644.587 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
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 large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central staircase, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a vineyard.

17. Carneros Resort and Spa

Carneros Resort and Spa
Napa
Canada
Rob
22.274.928 ₫
27.765.570 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Carneros Resort and Spa
A balcony with wicker furniture, a railing, and a view of mountains and trees.
A grand staircase with wooden railings and stone walls, leading to a second-floor area with seating and a fireplace.
A poolside area with a sofa, a table, and a TV.
A spacious bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

18. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Northstar
United States
Douglas
16.404.320 ₫
20.706.737 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
A large resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a vineyard in the background.
A modern interior with a central table, seating arrangements, and large windows.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a fire feature, and a view of a building in the background.

19. Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
Downtown St. Helena
United States
Paris
33.141.160 ₫
38.176.960 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
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.

20. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
Pacific Heights
United States
Tymon
17.580.528 ₫
20.448.352 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hotel Drisco
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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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