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A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.
A modern interior with wooden flooring, a kitchen area, and a display case with snacks.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.

1. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Albert
$173 nightly
$203 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a TV, a bathtub, and a city view.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area, and a large window offering a city view.

2. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Alpa
$147 nightly
$173 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
A modern interior with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A cityscape with a prominent tall building featuring a grid of windows and a flat roof.
A dining area with a table set with fruits, pastries, and condiments. There are multiple seating areas with couches and tables, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a city view.

3. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Ramakant
$190 nightly
$224 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.
A modern hotel with a large glass facade, a courtyard, and a view of a lake at sunset.
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.
A room with a view of a marina, a grey armchair with an orange pillow, a matching ottoman, and a floor lamp.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Berkeley Marina
United States
Joseph
$115 nightly
$132 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.
A modern interior with a central escalator, multiple levels, and a distinctive sculpture.
A high-rise building with a view of a waterfront promenade, a clock tower, and a bridge in the distance.
A modern bar area with a long counter, seating, and a unique ceiling design.

5. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Juan
$288 nightly
$339 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
A modern building facade with vertical wooden slats, a glass entrance, and a sign reading "La Société Bar & Cafe".
A hotel entrance with a revolving door, potted plants, and a sign for the Hyatt Regency.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and ottoman, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sonia
$203 nightly
$239 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a clear view of the skyline.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of food items and beverages.
A historic building with a prominent corner entrance, a tram line, and a flag.
A corner room with three large windows offering a city skyline view, a round wooden table with a lamp, and a blue chair.

7. Stanford Court San Francisco

Stanford Court San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Heidi
$241 nightly
$284 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stanford Court San Francisco
A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of tall buildings.
A hotel room with a red sofa, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.
A building entrance with a black awning displaying the number 424. There are two flags on either side of the entrance, one green and one blue.
A lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the walls.

8. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Supriya
$113 nightly
$133 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.
A circular mirror reflecting a modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.
A person reclining in a circular seating area with a plant and a colorful mural in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

9. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Martha
$244 nightly
$287 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a city view.
A modern reception area with a large screen displaying a desert landscape, wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, large windows, and a vibrant, illuminated exterior.

10. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Jennifer
$255 nightly
$300 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
A modern hotel exterior with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, two yellow armchairs, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A marina with various boats docked.
A modern restaurant with outdoor seating and a prominent sign.

11. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Jennifer
$225 nightly
$265 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.
A modern restaurant with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A spacious living area with a city view, modern furniture, and a patterned carpet.
A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, armchairs, and a patterned carpet.

12. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Isaac
$218 nightly
$256 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A spacious room with large windows, two armchairs, a small table with books, and a lamp.
A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the outside through the window.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a fireplace, a sofa set, and large windows offering city views.

13. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Jalicia
$203 nightly
$239 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
A lobby with a chandelier, seating area, and large mirrors.
A high-rise hotel room with a city view, leather sofas, patterned ottomans, and a leopard print rug.
A spacious library with wooden bookshelves, comfortable seating, and large windows allowing natural light.
A bar area with a green sofa, red chairs, and a bar counter with bottles.

14. Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Amanda
$211 nightly
$248 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a television screen displaying a fire.
A cozy reading nook with a stack of books, a teal sofa, and a floor lamp.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a bookshelf, and a large abstract painting.

15. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Keegan
$193 nightly
$227 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
A luxurious interior with a round dining table, green upholstered seating, and a central fountain.
A hotel room with a white sofa, a round wooden table, and a large TV.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a small round table with chairs, and a large window with sheer curtains.

16. The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Mark
$223 nightly
$263 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.
A dining area with a long table, six wooden chairs, and two sofas.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.
A landscaped garden with a central fountain, surrounded by manicured lawns and flower beds, with a view of mountains in the distance.

17. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Kelly
$265 nightly
$312 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
A classic red convertible parked in front of a grand hotel with ornate architecture and multiple entrances.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, floral arrangements, and classic furniture.
A grand lobby with a large chandelier, floral arrangements, and classic furniture.
A breakfast table with plates of food, glasses of orange juice, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

18. InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Anonymous traveler
$247 nightly
$290 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A hotel facade with a classic design, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance.
A spacious living area with a teal sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.
A courtyard with a covered dining area, potted plants, and a brick pathway.

19. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Downtown Berkeley
United States
Erica
$190 nightly
$219 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.
A modern bar with a long counter, bar stools, and a bartender. There are shelves with bottles and glasses, and a view of the city through large windows.
A table with a glass of amber liquid, a plate of small pastries, and a cityscape view through large windows.
A restaurant with a city view, tables with glasses, and a menu.

20. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Union Square
United States
Raul
$163 nightly
$192 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
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Fairmont San Francisco

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$375 nightly
$441 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
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$503 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
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$246 nightly
$289 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
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Just 20 minutes from San Francisco, this Marin County gem offers perfect access to Muir Woods' towering redwoods and Point Reyes' wild beaches. Explore the revitalized downtown's farm-to-table restaurants before catching an indie film at the historic Rafael Theater, where locals gather for post-screening discussions.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10/10 Excellent
"I needed this room laser minute for a work trip and it did not disappoint. I am already looking forward to my next stay here and the chocolate chip cookies that come with it."
Luis Alejandro 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good
"Great location in SF, walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf! However front staff did not go above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Older but clean rooms. Breakfast was delicious and had a very large spread."
Tiffany 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, friendly staff,"
Benjamin 5-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

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San Rafael Four Star Hotel Information

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