The Best Castle
Hotels near San Francisco

Historic property. Comfortable beds. Famed bars, an awe-inspiring crystal chandelier restaurant, a fitness area and a glass dome indoor pool are featured at this landmark Financial District Palace. San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square is 5 minutes’ walk from Palace Hotel. Leather tufted headboards, 11-foot ceilings, bedside lighting, high thread count linens and pillow-top bedding set the stage for a luxurious night’s sleep in each room at the Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco. High-end luggage inspired desk, tables and the bathroom vanity transport guests to the Palace origins with modern finishes. A 48-inch flat-screen satellite and streaming enabled TV, marble bath, rain shower and back-lit bathroom mirror completes the design. Inspired by west-coast impressionism, layered deep plum, midnight blue and shades of grey textiles create a rich coastal atmosphere. Restored architectural elements like a solid oak door from 1909 and brass monogrammed door knobs are featured. Custom sofas in a separate seating area and Market Street views are featured in select suites. Austrian crystal chandeliers hang from a light-filled glass rotunda surrounding The Garden Court restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and signature tea is featured during the day. Savory bites, handcrafted cocktails, curated wines and decadent desserts are served in the evening at the GC Lounge. Guests can enjoy innovative cocktails, craft beers, bold wines and sharable artisan cuisine at the Pied Piper, home of the Maxfield Parrish mural The Pied Piper of Hamelin, which was commissioned as gift to San Francisco to honor the hotel’s reopening in 1909. Boasting sexy, contemporary décor, the Pied Piper is a San Francisco legend and the perfect place for an intimate individual dining experience or a social celebration. Under a glass dome with city views, an indoor pool surrounded by chaise lounges and spas is featured. Tucked away on a high floor, this key card access oasis also features spa services and a 24-hour fitness centre that overlooks the pool area through floor to ceiling windows. Marble baths and spa showers are featured in the changing rooms. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco is 20 minutes’ cable car ride from shopping and dining at Fisherman’s Wharf. Offering a 24-hour concierge service, the concierge can connect guests’ to restaurants, designer boutiques, cable cars rides, the Embarcadero, Ferry Building, Chinatown, Oracle Park, cultural museums and theaters. Show full description

Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. This property is set on a historic six-acre estate with lush grounds, gardens, winding pathways, a mid-century pool, and a full-service spa utilizing flowers and herbs from property gardens. The property offers nightly fire pits, valet parking, free WiFi, streaming services and complimentary in-room snacks. Guests can also end the evening with a complimentary wine tasting. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurants, Layla, a Mediterranean "farm kitchen," The Porch, a coffee shop and marketplace, and The Bar at MacArthur featuring cocktails and fare. The MacArthur Place Inn and Spa features numerous thoughtful amenities. Guests can enjoy custom massage services, beautiful gardens, complimentary film rental and an on-site library, complete with books and games. Guests at MacArthur Inn can always discover something to do. The property is within walking distance of Sonoma Plaza, and minutes from some of wine country's vineyards, wineries and restaurants. Napa Valley is within 30 km of the property while San Fransisco is 70 km away. Show full description

Close to beach front. Historic. Great views. 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

Elegant. Outstanding SPA facilities. Nestled in Sonoma County, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is adjacent to Napa Valley. This luxury inn offers an on-site full-service spa, a health club with yoga studio, and nearby 18-hole golf course. Every room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a view. Select rooms or suites also provide a fireplace, a spa bath, or a patio or balcony. Many on-site dining options are available at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, including Santé Restaurant, offering fine dining with local ingredients; 38º North Wine Bar bar featuring wine from over 50 local and international wineries; Water Tower Bar, the seasonal outdoor poolside café; and Spa Café offering season light bites and beverages as you relax among the geothermal waters at Fairmont Spa. Fairmont Sonoma Mission Spa includes four geo-thermal swimming pools, 24-hour fitness centre, a bathhouse, and massages. Fitness and wellness classes are available, including yoga, spin and body sculpting. Sonoma Golf Club is 2 km away. Show full description

Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. 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

Beach front location. Historic. Set on several acres of beautiful landscape in San Jose, California, this historic hotel offers luxurious accommodations and is just 15 minutes’ drive from downtown San Jose. An outdoor pool and hot tub are located on site at this eco-friendly hotel. Guests at the Curio Collection by Hilton Hayes Mansion, CA can also enjoy a variety of on-site dining options, including Silver Creek Dining Room which offers a casual atmosphere for breakfast and lunch. Only a short distance from the Hayes Mansion, guests can discover top-rated golf courses, local wineries and an exciting nightlife. Free WiFi and free guest parking are provided. The air-conditioned rooms at this hotel are furnished with a satellite TV, a work desk and a refrigerator. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away from the property. Shopping and dining at opportunities at the popular Santana Row shopping centre are 16 km away. Show full description

Beach front location. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Featuring a 24-hour outdoor swimming pool, El Pueblo Inn is located within 2 km of Sonoma Town Square and the Sonoma Mission. Buena Vista Winery, Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery and Bartholomew Estate Winery are less than 10 minutes’ drive away. Each room provides guest with free WiFi, a TV with cable channels, a coffee machine and an en suite bathroom. Select rooms also offer a patio or balcony and a fireplace. Surrounded by gardens with fountains, guests can enjoy the poolside hot tub at Inn El Pueblo. Concierge services and 2 car charging stations are available on site. San Francisco International Airport is 97 km away from El Pueblo Inn. Show full description

Tennis court. Located on 1,200 acres in Napa and minutes from over 400 wineries, the Silverado Resort features 1 tennis courts, 10 pools and 2 championship golf courses. Rooms offer free WiFi. Guest rooms feature electronics charging stations, a TV with cable channels, and a mini bar. The en-suite bathroom includes a shower and bath, free toiletries, a hairdryer, and bathrobes. The suites feature kitchens, fireplaces, and private balconies or patios. Silverado Resort boasts a 16,000-square foot spa that includes 17 private treatment rooms. The resort offers 13 meeting rooms and 3 restaurants. A business centre and gym are available to guests. The resort also provides bicycle hire and tours and has tennis instructors. Silverado Resort & Spa is 6.4 km from Napa Valley Opera House and Uptown Theatre in Napa. Balloons Above the Valley is 8 km away. Show full description

Great value. This Danville hotel is minutes from downtown San Ramon and 2 miles from the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site. This hotel offers daily continental breakfast and an outdoor pool. Each guest room at Best Western Plus Danville features free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, and cable TV. Rooms also provide a work desk and a seating area. Danville Sycamore Best Western Plus offers guests free passes to a nearby gym and free on-site parking. The freeway is also very easy to access from this hotel. Historic downtown Danville offers guests antique shops, art galleries, and boutiques. The Bridges Golf Club and Mt Diablo State Park are within driving distance of the hotel. Show full description

Very cosy. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Nestled on a hillside of Sonoma Valley, this elegant Northern California bed and breakfast offers an outdoor seasonally-heated pool and hot tub surrounded by modern lounge seating. Benziger Family Winery is less than 5 minutes’ drive away. Buena Vista Winery, Audelssa Estate Winery and many other wineries are all within 15 minutes’ drive of this elegant wine country bed and breakfast. Offering en suite bathrooms with heated floors, each room at Olea Hotel provides free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV. Guests can enjoy wood flooring throughout and free spa toiletries in each room. Select rooms feature a fireplace or valley views. A free gourmet breakfast are prepared daily by the Executive Chef at Hotel Olea. Stone massages and other massage services are also offered. Surrounded by oak and olive trees, guests can enjoy plush outdoor furnishings with a glass of wine. Concierge services are available to book reservations at wine country restaurants like Bouchon and the French Laundry, just 15 miles away. San Francisco International airport is 50 miles away from Olea Hotel. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast. Offering an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, the adults’ only Purple Orchid Resort & Spa is located in Livermore. Free WiFi access is available at this tranquil resort. The air-conditioned accommodations at this resort include a satellite TV and a seating area with an inviting fireplace. Some private bathrooms come with a relaxing bath, all private bathrooms come with a walk in shower, guest robes, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Select suites offer pool or garden views. At Purple Orchid Resort & Spa guests can unwind in the outdoor pool and hot tubs or relax in the gardens. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing, cycling and hiking. The property offers free parking. Poppy Ridge Golf Course is 1 km away. The resort is 63 km from San Francisco International Airport. Show full description

Situated in Southern Napa Valley, this resort is a 10-minute drive from downtown Napa. It features an outdoor pool and offers spa facilities and rooms with cable TV. The spacious rooms at The Meritage are equipped with air conditioning, CD/DVD player, safety deposit box, hairdryer, iron and coffee maker. Each has a work desk and a private marble bathroom. The Meritage Resort is located 5 miles away from Napa County Airport and 3 miles from Chardonnay Country Club. The Spa Terra features 12 rooms and provides specialized health treatments. Guests of The Meritage Resort can dine at Crush Lounge, enjoy a morning coffee at Blend and pick from specialty cocktails at the lobby Commons Bar. Show full description

Charming. Great location. Dio Deka, a top-rated restaurant, is located on-site at Hotel Los Gatos. A Mediterranean-inspired outdoor swimming pool and hot tub are available. San Jose International Airport is 15 miles from the hotel. This hotel is a part of Oxford Hotels & Resorts LLC. Plush bathrobes, slippers, premium linens and a gourmet minibar are also provided. Select suites feature a seating area with a fireplace and a balcony or patio. Dio Deka offers fine dining Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on healthy and seasonal fare. The menu features fish, cheeses, olive oil, oregano and thyme-scented honey sourced from Greece as well as an extensive wine list. Downtown San Jose is 19 km from the Hotel Los Gatos. There are many Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, restaurants and bars and the town square within walking distance of the hotel. Show full description

Featuring free WiFi and a hot tub, Jack London Lodge offers accommodation in Glen Ellen, 80 km from San Francisco and 12 km from Sonoma. The inn has a year-round outdoor pool and views of the pool, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Each room at this inn is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a shared lounge at the property. You can play billiards at this inn the area is popular for being located near Sonoma and Napa Valley, as well as wine tasting, golfing and cycling. San Francisco International Airport is 114 km from Jack London Lodge, while Yountville is 25 km away. Show full description

This inn is located on a 19th century estate in Napa’s largest historic residential district. Guests can relax on the sun terrace and enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens at Inn on Randolph. Free WiFi is available. The Uptown Theatre is just 400 metres away. The cottages at this inn include well-appointed furnishings, fireplaces and heated bathroom floors, while the historic inn rooms offer 1860s Victorian flair. Guests of Inn on Randolph are offered a free glass of wine upon arrival. Complimentary coffee, tea, and well-stocked mini bar are provided in the lobby. Gluten-free breakfast options are available. There is a shared lounge at the property. Concierge services are provided to guests. Tesla and electric vehicle charging stations are located on site. Morimoto Restaurant is 600 metres from Inn on Randolph, while Napa Valley Opera House is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Oakland International Airport, 64 km from Inn on Randolph. Show full description