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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 modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape.
A grand piano in a spacious, elegantly decorated lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier.

1. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
virginia
$375 nightly
$441 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Fairmont San Francisco
A bar area with a marble countertop, leather bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A person in a white robe standing by a window with curtains, looking out at a cityscape with buildings and snow.
A spacious lobby with a modern interior, featuring sofas, a coffee table, and a large mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

2. Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
Union Square
United States
Vince
$251 nightly
$295 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Taj Campton Place
A grand hall with a high arched ceiling and chandeliers, featuring multiple dining tables and chairs arranged for service.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and seating areas.
A grand hallway with high ceilings, ornate columns, and chandeliers.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and a spacious seating area.

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

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sean
$354 nightly
$417 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
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 dining area with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.

4. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Simona
$448 nightly
$527 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and a modern building.
A wooden facade with the text "SHASHI AN URBAN RESORT" indicating the name of the establishment.
A modern indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with wooden beams.

5. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Mountain View
United States
Vanessa
$193 nightly
$213 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
A restaurant with wooden flooring, black chairs, white tables, hanging plants, and pendant lights.
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.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.

6. 1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Gloria
$497 nightly
$585 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
1 Hotel San Francisco
A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.
A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."
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 room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

7. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ariane
$472 nightly
$555 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
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.

8. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nirav
$513 nightly
$604 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
An outdoor dining area with stone walls, fire pits, and wooden tables and chairs.
A hotel reception area with a large wall-mounted display featuring various scenic images, a reception desk with a vase of flowers, and two armchairs.
A poolside area with a blue sofa and lounge chairs, a tiled pool, and a clear sky.
A modern hotel with a large entrance, palm trees, and festive lights.

9. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto
United States
Soneli
$340 nightly
$387 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
A balcony with a view of a tall building, a tree, and a table with chairs.
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.
Concierge desk

10. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Steven
$844 nightly
$993 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
The Huntington Hotel
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott hotel.
A nighttime cityscape through a window, featuring illuminated skyscrapers and a view of the urban landscape.
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.

11. The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Christopher
$527 nightly
$621 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
The St. Regis San Francisco
A large, multi-story hotel with a golf course and beach views.
A golf course with a view of the ocean, a clubhouse with outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple windows.
An outdoor wedding venue with a sea view, arranged seating, and a decorative arch.
Exterior

12. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
United States
Osamu
$993 nightly
$1,162 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
A spacious restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and hanging plants.
A restaurant with a glass roof and outdoor seating area.
A modern interior with a large glass window, a wooden sofa, and various plants.
A room with wooden cabinets, hanging plants, and a large window.

13. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Joy
$262 nightly
$295 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating arrangement.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and red umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a large building in the background.
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with chairs and a table, a sofa with cushions, and a bed.
A sunlit outdoor lounge area with lounge chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

14. Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
Menlo Park
South Korea
Soyeon
$1,097 nightly
$1,270 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Rosewood Sand Hill
A restaurant with outdoor seating surrounded by a garden path and various plants.
A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, a fireplace, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.
A courtyard with a gravel path, various trees, and a building in the background.
A building entrance with a covered walkway, a stone facade, and a sign reading "NOBU".

15. Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
University South
United States
Ariane
$449 nightly
$519 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a fire feature, and potted plants.
A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, two guitars on the wall, and a circular chandelier.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinetry, and a variety of kitchenware.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and candles, leading to a well-lit interior with a fireplace and modern decor.

16. Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Palo Alto
United States
TAMMY
$744 nightly
$860 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban 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.
Two bicycles parked on a sidewalk with baskets, in front of a building with the number 2901.
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.

17. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
Pacific Heights
United States
Geoffrey
$782 nightly
$910 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Drisco
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 hotel room with a large window offering a view of a coastal area, a bed, and a bedside lamp.
A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a lighthouse in the background.
A grand staircase with a modern design, flanked by two chairs and two potted plants.

18. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Janelle
$895 nightly
$1,052 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
A historic building with ornate architectural details, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a table with a vase of flowers, a fruit bowl, and a bottle of champagne.
A grand wooden staircase with intricate balusters and a polished marble floor.
A formal dining room with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

19. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
Western Addition
United States
Stewart
$299 nightly
$343 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Sutter Mansion
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$181 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
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$173 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
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$224 total
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Total with taxes and fees
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Rugged coastal trails wind along dramatic cliffs where surfers catch perfect waves at Mavericks Beach. Wander through pumpkin patches in fall, or visit Pillar Point Harbor where fishermen sell fresh crab straight from their boats.

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Stay in the lap of luxury at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. This is one of the leading 5-star hotels in Half Moon Bay based on reviews by Expedia guests. From its plush guest rooms to its premium amenities and services, you can rely on an exceptional guest experience.
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