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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 dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.

1. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Anthony
Rp4.707.195
Rp6.480.862 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Fairmont San Francisco
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 hallway with high ceilings, ornate columns, and chandeliers.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nicole
Rp5.413.694
Rp7.207.035 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
A bar area with a marble countertop, leather bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.
A spacious lobby with a modern interior, featuring sofas, a coffee table, and a large mirror.
A person in a white robe standing by a window with curtains, looking out at a cityscape with buildings and snow.

3. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Vince
Rp3.591.386
Rp4.845.355 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Taj Campton Place
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 spacious living area with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.

4. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club
Claremont Hills
United States
amy
Rp5.419.491
Rp7.410.917 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Claremont Resort & Club
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 hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."
A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

5. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
William
Rp7.918.260
Rp9.319.396 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
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 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.

6. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Simona
Rp6.906.320
Rp8.984.383 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
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 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 modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by other high-rise structures.

7. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Vasilios
Rp7.718.640
Rp10.128.808 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
A restaurant with wooden flooring, black chairs, white tables, hanging plants, and pendant lights.
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a window with a view of a clock tower, and a staircase.

8. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
David
Rp7.448.026
Rp9.769.385 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
1 Hotel 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 modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a small side table with a vase.

9. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
Rp14.177.456
Rp17.626.180 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
The Huntington Hotel
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 cozy outdoor seating area with two wooden stools and a bench, a bowl of olives, and a glass of white wine.
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
Rp12.442.980
Rp15.870.418 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 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 nighttime cityscape through a window, featuring illuminated skyscrapers and a view of the urban landscape.

11. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
Rp7.736.384
Rp9.915.809 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
The St. Regis San Francisco
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 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.

12. MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Sonoma
United States
Douglas
Rp7.904.535
Rp10.313.020 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 large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central staircase, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a vineyard.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and exposed beams, surrounded by wine racks filled with bottles.
A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and bookshelves.

13. Carneros Resort and Spa

Carneros Resort and Spa
Napa
United States
Alex
Rp15.600.525
Rp19.403.988 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Carneros Resort and Spa
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 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.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a coastal area, a bed, and a bedside lamp.
A grand staircase with a modern design, flanked by two chairs and two potted plants.

14. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Janelle
Rp17.477.840
Rp20.536.462 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
A grand entrance with a large archway, a staircase, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.
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.
Two bicycles parked on a sidewalk with baskets, in front of a building with the number 2901.
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.

15. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
Pacific Heights
United States
Tymon
Rp11.482.142
Rp13.355.166 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hotel Drisco
A grand wooden staircase with intricate balusters and a polished marble floor.
A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a door with a large glass panel, flanked by ornate railings and a well-lit interior.
A large, historic building with multiple stories, prominent towers, and a grand entrance.
A historic building with ornate architectural details, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

16. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Stewart
Rp4.677.163
Rp6.010.505 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
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 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 bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wardrobe with a mirror, and a window with blinds.

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 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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Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

8/10 Good
"The hotel was good but needs to be renovated"
Patricio jorge 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Fairmont San Francisco

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