Best 5 Star Hotels in San Francisco

Steps from Union Square, this historic yet modernized hotel features classic European charm and in-room spa services. It includes the 2 Michelin Star rated Campton Place Restaurant and a 24-hour rooftop gym. Each elegant guest room at the Taj Campton Place includes a state-of-the-art sound system. Most rooms boast cozy window seats and every bathroom is designed with limestone and features deep soaking bathtubs. Deluxe bedding and amenities are provided. Campton Place’s Michelin-star restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired California cuisine and features an extensive wine list. Campton Place Bar & Bistro offers bistro-style late-night dining, wine and specialty cocktails. The hotel offers 24-hour room service. Guests are blocks from numerous light rail stops and less than 2 miles from Fisherman’s Wharf. Bay Bridge is 1.5 miles away while the Golden Gate Bridge is 5.4 miles from the Taj Place.

- "My stay was amazing and if I could stay longer I would!" - "Wonderful place to stay in San Francisco!" - "Exceptional welcome to San Francisco" - "Charming, intimate hotel, conveniently located" - "Memorable stay with great sight-seeing steps away" - "Brilliant location. Excellent staff" - "Very comfortable, clean, well appointed hotel." - "Overall good stay and value for the money." - "Wonderful & Comfortable stay with great restaurant options"

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 gray 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 shareable 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 center 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.

- "Wonderful, beautiful historic hotel" - "Excellent" - "Pampered at the Palace" - "Awesome" - "4 fabulous days in San Francisco." - "Everyone friendly!" - "Awesome" - "Excellent Hotel great staff" - "See you next time" - "Lovely time in San Francisco and this hotel gave us the comfort and security we were looking for." - "Wonderful and amazing" - "highly recommended for family or couples getaway" - "We had a great stay and facilities great."

Located five minutes’ walk to the shops and restaurants at Union Square and Yerba Buena Gardens, this San Francisco hotel provides a full-service spa, an adult indoor lap pool and a restaurant. Select suites feature a view of San Francisco at the Four Seasons San Francisco. Each elegant room is equipped with a seating area, a large soaking bath tub, a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Bathrobes, slippers and large deposit boxes to store valuables are also provided. San Francisco Four Seasons Hotel provides free access to the adjacent Equinox Sports Club fitness center. Guests can enjoy a group exercise class and relax with a massage in the spa. MKT Restaurant - Bar features an urban-chic atmosphere and offers handcrafted cocktails. Small plates for sharing, steaks from local ranches, and other market-to-table options are provided. The Ferry Building gourmet markets, shops and ferry transport to Sausalito is less than 20 minutes’ walk away from Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. Pier 39 and Aquarium on the Bay at Fisherman’s Wharf is just 1.5 miles away.

- "Best hotel in SF." - "Excellent!" - "Pleasant hotel with good staff" - "Such pleasant and helpful staff; everything done with competence and a smile." - "Beautiful, unique and wonderful." - "Just so luxurious" - "Generally good. People are ok. But I m missed one percent of something in their eyes." - "Delightful and comfortable." - "Love it" - "Staff perfect, noise horrendous" - "Would stay again and not go to the 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 3.7 mi from the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away.

- "Perfect getaway for a night in The City" - "Excellent location and great views!" - "Another perfect stay" - "Thank you!" - "Such a wonderful historical hotel though clean and renovated" - "Elegance & history personified…" - "Very comfortable and well organized. I felt at ease." - "Perfect" - "Bucket list checked😊 Thank you for a lovely stay, Fairmont SFO." - "Wonderful hotel and not sure I’ll stay anywhere else when in SF!"

Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion is located in San Francisco, within a 15-minute walk of San Francisco City Hall and one mile of Union Square. The property is around 1.8 miles from Ghirardelli Square, 1.8 miles from Moscone Center and 2.2 miles from University of San Francisco. The hotel has a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel rooms contain air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms have a desk. Alcatraz is 2.6 miles from Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion, while Pier 39 is 2.6 miles from the property. San Francisco International Airport is 12 miles away.

- "An elegant stay with top-notch service." - "Beauty, Warmth and Hospitality!" - "Well priced for the quality of the house and the room. Feels intimate and we felt very well looked after." - "Beautiful, romantic, safe, peaceful." - "Affordable luxury in a central location." - "was very satisfied!" - "Really enjoyable to find a cool, small hotel with great staff and well-kept property." - "Nice rooms" - "Cute property. So much potential."

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 private 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.

- "A great place to stay while in the city" - "Fabulous hotel - great rooms, staff and location!" - "Perfect family getaway" - "A place that we would be happy to come back." - "Perfect in every way." - "a wonderful place to stay in a wonderful city!" - "!!! A-MAZ-ING !!!" - "A sweet stay at Ghirardelli" - "Expensive but suited our needs" - "Everything was easy and enjoyable"

Just 10 minutes' walk from Union Square and the Financial District, this luxury hotel offers on-site dining. A fitness center is also available. Rooms at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco offer a flat-screen TV. Private bathrooms include an Italian marble bath tub, complimentary luxury soap and shampoo products, bathrobes and slippers. 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 15 mi away from this hotel. Chinatown is just 5 minutes' walk away. San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood is 1.9 mi away from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco.

- "Excellent" - "Great one-night stay in beautiful San Fran" - "Perfection in the city" - "Better than expected!" - "Every return to San Francisco we would stay at the Ritz!!" - "I was still home." - "Gorgeous hotel! Everything you could want….restaurant, bar, spa, wine tasting, shopping, etc!" - "We love this hotel to the max. Club floor for the win." - "Delightful from arrival to departure." - "My home away from home…."