The Best Five Star
Hotels in San Francisco Bay Area

Luxury Hotel. Cool. Rooftop bar. Overlooking San Francisco’s Embarcadero waterfront, this hotel features an outdoor rooftop terrace. Free WiFi is provided in all guest rooms. Oracle Park is 1.6 km away. A flat-screen cable TV and an honour bar are featured in each spacious guest room at 1 Hotel San Francisco. Plush bathrobes, comfortable slippers and free boutique toiletries are provided in the en suite bathrooms. A spacious work desk and an ergonomic chair are also offered in each guest room. A 24-hour business centre and a 24-hour fitness centre are available to guests. San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge is 9 km away from this hotel. San Francisco International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive from 1 Hotel San Francisco. Chase Center is 3.4 km away. Show full description

Resort. Set in Calistoga, 44 km from Napa Valley Wine Train, Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley offers accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden, a terrace and a bar. You can play table tennis at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi. At the resort you will find a restaurant serving Mexican and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley offers a hot tub. Old Faithful Geyser of California is 5 km from the accommodation, while Petrified Forest is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, 32 km from Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Elegant. Comfortable beds. Set in Palo Alto in the heart of Silicon Valley and 1.5 km from Stanford University, The Clement Hotel – All Inclusive features a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and private cabanas. Guests of this luxurious accommodation can enjoy California cuisine at the on-site restaurant. This stylish hotel boasts panoramic views of the Stanford University campus and Palo Alto from a rooftop deck. Each air-conditioned room at The Clement is equipped with a 65-inch IPTV, a Nespresso coffee machine and an in-room refrigerator. The spacious stone-lined bathrooms include guest robes, slippers and free toiletries. The Clement Hotel serves fresh, seasonal California cuisine prepared in their Open Kitchen. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Open Kitchen or the Dining Room. If they prefer, dining and drink service is also offered by the fire pit on the outdoor dining terrace and in the private cabanas on the roof-top pool deck. The elegant Living Room offers a stone fireplace where guests can relax with a cocktail or glass of wine. The Open Kitchen adjoins the Dining Room which features a fully stocked guest pantry that is conveniently available 24 hours a day. All-inclusive room service is also available. For convenience, there is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Concierge services and personal assistants are available, along with a rooftop terrace, and spa services. A fitness centre and a business centre are also located at the property. On-site valet parking is complimentary. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 23 km from The Clement Hotel – All Inclusive. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Lovely property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. This five-star California hotel features spacious suites with private balconies, fireplaces and sofas. Bardessono, within walking distance of Girard Winery and Somerston Wine Company, offers a full-service spa and restaurant. Guest suites provide 40-inch flat-screen cable TVs, free Wi-Fi and desks. They have slippers and bathrobes and also include hairdryers and refrigerators. The spacious bathrooms, designed as private spas, feature massage tables. Bardessono Hotel and Spa offers guests a rooftop pool and free bicycle rentals. The B spa provides massages and a sauna. A Saturday morning yoga class is available. The hotel’s on-site restaurant serves locally grown cuisine with organic ingredients. Their bar offers wine tasting on Friday nights. Napa Valley Bike Tours are a half mile from Bardessono Spa. The hotel is within 9 miles of Napa, California, Silverado Country Club and Lake Hennessey. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Highly elegant. Superb breakfast. Built in 1903, Hotel Drisco boasts Edwardian architecture. Atop Pacific Heights on Pacific Avenue, this luxurious San Francisco hotel is only 5 minutes' walk from Presidio National Park. The en suite bathrooms feature luxury bath amenities and plush microfiber robes. Each guest room provides free WiFi. Guest rooms at this hotel boast modern amenities such as a 42-inch flat-screen HDTV and a Blu-ray player. Egyptian cotton sheets, goose down comforters and an adaptive sound sleep machine are provided. Fresh espresso can be brewed with the in-room coffee machine. Guests can enjoy 24-hour room service. Hotel Drisco features a free gourmet continental breakfast and free evening wine and cheese reception with fresh fruit and hot hors d'oeuvres. Guests will also appreciate free weekday car service to Union Square, the Financial District and Presidio businesses. After a cup of coffee in the sitting room, visitors can enjoy a workout in the on-site fitness centre or take advantage of free access to the nearby YMCA. With a 24-hour business centre, guests at the Drisco Hotel can always be productive. San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square is 4.5 km away from Hotel Drisco. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Elegant. Superb interior design. Opened August 2020. Situated in Healdsburg, 24 km from Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Montage Healdsburg features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Montage Healdsburg offers some units with mountain views, and the rooms have a balcony. All rooms have a desk. The accommodation offers an à la carte or American breakfast. Old Faithful Geyser of California is 34 km from Montage Healdsburg, while Safari West is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, 19 km from the hotel. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Hip. Popular among women. Opened May 2021. The Ameswell Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Mountain View. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Ameswell Hotel the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. San Jose Convention Center is 20 km from The Ameswell Hotel. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 12 km from the hotel. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Good breakfast. Opened June 2021. Situated in Guerneville, 27 km from Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, The Stavrand features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. The Stavrand offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 41 km from Safari West. Rooms include air conditioning, and some rooms at the hotel have a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Guerneville, like hiking, fishing and canoeing. Petrified Forest is 42 km from The Stavrand, while Laguna de Santa Rosa is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, 22 km from the hotel. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Great breakfast. The Estate Yountville is situated in the heart of Napa Valley’s Yountville. Featuring an outdoor pool and complimentary daily breakfast buffet, this Yountville resort offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Domaine Chandon is 2 minutes’ drive away. A private furnished balcony or patio is featured in each room at The Estate Yountville. A 65-inch flat-screen TV, gourmet single-serve coffee machine, compact fridge and plush bathrobes are also provided in rooms. Onsite eateries Ristorante Bottega, ottimo and Coqueta are curated by an award-winning chef and restaurateur. Outdoor soaking tubs, massage therapy, spa treatments, Swiss experience showers, a steam room and sauna are all offered at The Spa at The Estate. Michelin-starred restaurants and Yountville boutique shopping are within 10 minutes’ walk of The Estate Yountville. Napa is 14 km away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Historic. Great location. Built high atop Ghirardelli Square with San Francisco Bay views, this urban San Francisco resort features luxurious apartments with free WiFi and fully equipped gourmet kitchens. Sweeping terraces with fire pits are featured on-site. All spacious apartments at The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square include a fireplace and a high-end entertainment system. All bedrooms are designed with an enclosed glass shower in the en suite bathroom. Exposed brick walls in all apartments offer natural soundproofing and a preserved element of the original Ghirardelli Square façade. An in-unit washer and dryer are tucked away in a closet for guest use. Select apartments feature bay views. Grocery shopping and chef services can be arranged before guests’ arrive or during their stay through the 24-hour concierge and butler. Room service from Palette, San Francisco Brewing Company, and McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant is offered daily. The Fairmont Heritage elevators open directly to Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, local San Francisco boutiques and restaurants on Ghirardelli Square. All elevators and entrances are accessed securely by only guest key card access. San Francisco Maritime National Museum and Fisherman’s Wharf is 2 minutes’ walk away. Located at the foot of Golden Gate Bridge, the dog-friendly Crissy Field is 15 minutes’ bike ride away from The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square. All Residence Reservations include Two complimentary Valet Parking spots. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Comfortable beds. Opened April 2021. Located in Mountain View, 1.6 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Shashi Hotel Mountain View, an Urban Resort provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, and hot tub, as well as a bar. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Shashi Hotel Mountain View, an Urban Resort offers certain units with city views, and all rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. At Shashi Hotel Mountain View, an Urban Resort you will find a restaurant serving American and Spanish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mountain View, like hiking. Speaking Mandarin, English, Spanish and Hindi, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. San Jose Convention Center is 22 km from Shashi Hotel Mountain View, an Urban Resort. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 14 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Resort. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among women. Perched atop Napa Valley, the Carneros Resort and Spa boasts 2 outdoor pools, 3 full-service gourmet restaurants and an award-winning spa. A furnished patio and bathrobes are provided in each suite or cottage. An outdoor dining area, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV is provided in each suite or cottage. Linens, a built-in entertainment system, and a coffee machine are also provided in each spacious suite. An outdoor shower and heated tile floors are featured in the en suite bathroom. Suites and multiple room cottages are offered. A hilltop, adult-only outdoor pool, 3,000-square-foot fitness centre and bocce ball courts are featured at the Carneros Resort and Spa. Padded lounge chairs surround all 3 outdoor pools. Free bicycles are provided for guests to use on the self-contained grounds. Featuring views of Napa Valley and outdoor patio dining, the Hilltop Dining Room serves breakfast and lunch daily. The Boon Fly Café and the Farm restaurants are also featured. The gourmet, Market and local store is onsite as well. Buena Vista Winery, Viansa Winery, Cline Cellars and other Napa Valley wineries are within 12 minutes’ drive of the Carneros Resort and Spa. San Francisco International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Luxurious. Great value. Popular among couples. Located 4.8 km from Stanford University, this boutique hotel boasts a rooftop lap pool and a spa with a steam room. It features an on-site restaurant. All rooms offer a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Guest rooms at Four Season Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto include a DVD/CD player with access to a DVD/CD library. Each spacious room is equipped with a full marble bathroom with a relaxing deep soaking tub. Views of the San Francisco Bay Area or the Santa Cruz Mountains are featured from guest rooms. Offering indoor or outdoor dining, Quattro restaurant is located at East Palo Alto Four Seasons Hotel. The restaurant serves light, contemporary cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and features 24-hour in-room service. Adjacent to the restaurant, The Bar offers cocktails and various snacks with indoor or outdoor lounge seating. A 24-hour business centre and multilingual concierge services are available to guests of Four Seasons Hotel. If they prefer, guests can visit the on-site spa and wellness centre, which offers body and massage therapy, facials, manicures and pedicures. A 24-hour fitness centre is also available. Stanford Shopping Center is 4.8 km from this hotel. California’s Great America amusement park is 15 minutes’ drive away. San Francisco International Airport is 32 km from Four Season Hotel. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among couples. Featuring a spa on site, Cottage Inn & Spa is located in Sonoma. Free WiFi access is available. Free wine passes are offered for select Sonoma wineries. Garden views, a private entrance and an en suite bathroom with a bathrobe are offered in each air-conditioned room at Cottage Inn & Spa Sonoma. A microwave, a small refrigerator and coffee-making facilities are also included. Deep tissue aromatherapy message, rejuvenation massage and reflexology treatments are available on site at Sonoma Cottage Inn & Spa. Guests can enjoy a courtyard with fountains. Napa Valley is 38.8 km from the inn. Sonoma Plaza is 5 minutes’ walk from Cottage Inn & Spa. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Charming. Lovely interior design. In the heart of Silicon Valley, you can find a bit of Paris at the Enchante Boutique Hotel. Guests can relax in the library, sitting by the fireplace, or on the outdoor patio. This hotel is located 20 km from San Jose and 47 km from Santa Cruz. Every room opens up to the comfort and elegance of a French chateau. Each room offers a HDTV, free WiFi, ironing facilities, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. Select rooms feature a fireplace. Enchante Boutique Hotel is also canine friendly. Half Moon Bay is 29 km from Enchante Boutique Hotel, while Oakland is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 17 km from the property. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Opened October 2022. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection has free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and garden in Napa. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace. Guests can make use of a bar. Napa Valley Wine Train is 10 km from Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, while Mission San Francisco Solano is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Buchanan Field Airport, 44 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Historic. Rooftop bar. Atop centrally located Nob Hill, this landmark San Francisco hotel features luxurious rooms and suites. A full-service gym and spa and two unique dining experiences are available on site. Fairmont San Francisco is the only hotel in the city where all 3 cable car lines meet. High ceilings, a modern desk with built-in USB ports and bedside reading lights are featured in all rooms and suites at Fairmont San Francisco. Modern flat-screen TVs are included in each room. The luxurious marble baths feature Le Labo toiletries and plush robes. The Fairmont’s unique rooms include panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Coit Tower and the Financial District. Fairmont San Francisco's Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar serves Polynesian-fusion cuisine and features live entertainment on a floating barge. Guests can enjoy the equipment, saunas and exercise classes at the on-site health club. A variety of shops are also located at the hotel. Fairmont San Francisco is 5 minutes’ cab ride to the Ferry Building and is 6 km from the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Elegant. Just 10 minutes' walk from Union Square and the Financial District, this luxury hotel offers on-site dining. A fitness centre is also available. En suite bathrooms include an Italian marble bath tub, complimentary luxury soap and shampoo products, bathrobes and slippers. Rooms at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco offer a flat-screen TV. Club Level Guests of The Ritz-Carlton can enjoy exclusive amenities on The Club Level, which features all-day food and beverage services as well as a full-service concierge to assist with any requests. The Lounge offers Coastal California cuisines and handcrafted cocktail inspired by the city's iconic neighborhoods. A classic American breakfast is served at the restaurant Parallel 37, which is located in the hotel lobby. In-room dining is also available. San Francisco International Airport is 24 km away from this hotel. Chinatown is just 5 minutes' walk away. San Francisco's North Beach neighbourhood is 3 km away from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Show full description

Resort. Romantic. Great views. Set in St. Helena, 800 metres from Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt Resort offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With free WiFi, this 5-star resort offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. Guests can make use of a bar. Guests at the resort can enjoy an American breakfast. Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt Resort offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Gott's Roadside Restaurant, Beringer Vineyards and Cameo Cinema. The nearest airport is Oakland International Airport, 111 km from Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt Resort. Show full description

Resort. Historic property. Great views. Popular among women. The Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel boasts 3 on-site dining options including the signature Limewood restaurant, 2 heated pools, a children's pool and 10 tennis courts. Offering free WiFi, guest rooms at this completely non-smoking hotel are uniquely designed and vary in size and décor. Each luxurious air-conditioned guest room features a flat-screen TV, telephones with voice mail, Claremont Club & Spa bathroom amenities, a mini-bar refrigerator and terry cloth robes. Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel offers a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Guests also have access to a 24-hour business centre. Conference rooms are available on site. The Limewood Bar & Restaurant offers regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails, a well-balanced wine list that highlights labels true to their varietal and sense of place, and an enviable wines-by-the-glass selection. Berkeley Marina is 8 km away from this boutique hotel. San Francisco is 20 km away. Oakland’s Jack London Square is 13 minutes’ drive away. Show full description