Luxury and San Francisco have always gone hand-in-hand like a pair dewy-eyed newlyweds on their honeymoon. A fun, turbo-charged city of sunshine, beaches and celebrity glamour, it's no surprise that there is a wide range of pampering luxury 5-star hotels in San Francisco. To save you the trouble, we've selected the best 5 star hotels in San Francisco, ranging from luxury hotels ideal for business travellers, to intimate 5-star boutiques. Don't wait: check out our list of the best luxury 5-star hotels in San Francisco, and book the pampering holiday of your wildest dreams!
For a business trip
- Taj Campton Place stands just outside the Financial District, in an area of upmarket luxury. No surprises, then, that this is a luxury stay ideally suited to businessmen. Built in the early 1900s, the property has been beautifully renovated, though it still retains hints of its old-world sophistication. While the rooms are modern, light-filled and spacious, the Michelin-star restaurant in the grand dining room is a symbol of the hotel's grandiose past. Boasting top notch service, catering to your every needs, it's a spoiling affair: in-room spa treatments, 24h rooftop gym facilities, not to mention the meeting rooms perfect for conferences.
For a romantic getaway
- The name "Ritz Carlton” is associated with the golden world of celebrity and old-world luxury, and the Ritz Carlton San Francisco is no exception. The building itself takes on the neoclassical air of a Renaissance palace, while the interiors are classy and modern, an elegant blend of the Old World and the New. The rooms themselves are full of light, smart and spacious, while the bar stands in stark contrast with its neon, sexy, undersea lighting, and the restaurant is a Michelin-star affair, so expect nothing less than perfect.
For old-world glamour
- Fairmont San Francisco is old-world, classic glamour at its finest. Somewhat of a San Franciscan institution, it contains within its neoclassical facade the sort of traditional luxury you thought had died with Fitzgerald. Upon entering the marble-tiled lobby you're confronted with enormous rooms with chandeliers, swirling staircases, a glittering and golden world of celebrity, (past guests include Barak Obama, Mick Jagger and Kim Kardashian). The guestrooms are light and spacious, styled in a contemporary fashion, some with their own private terraces.There's a pampering spa, and a wonderful restaurant too.
For a luxury B&B
- Mansion on Sutter is San Francisco's only 5-star Victorian manor hotel. An intimate, luxurious affair, the rooms are chic yet regal, with period furnishings, colourful, dark-and-sexy velvet sofas, antiques, and the walls are covered with the owner’s private collection of artworks. This really is one of the best luxury B&Bs around.
All out luxury
- If it looks like a palace, and is called a palace, then it's probably a little bit like a palace. San Francisco's first premier luxury hotel (dating back to 1875), in its heyday, the Palace Hotel was the largest hotel in the world. Stepping inside is like stepping out of a time machine into an older, finer world of princely splendour. With its grand, arched lobby, chandeliers dangling from the high ceilings and ornate marble columns, this luxurious hotel emanates opulence. The rooms, however, are plush and contemporary, and the swimming pool and gym are a modern comfort. The hotel boasts beautiful views of the city at night, and the spa will spoil you rotten.
For a luxury family stay
- Four Seasons San Francisco is a sleek and smart 5-star occupying 12 floors of a 42-storey building, right in the heart of Downtown San Francisco. Exclusive, grand and modern, the spacious suites boast floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms and gorgeous views of street life. Access to the renowned Equinox Health Club allow parents to unwind, and there’s also Saturday movie night (held between June and September) that's popular with kids. But all the family will go wild at the Steak and Seafood Restaurant, as well as the plentiful array of games on the Veranda Terrace. Fun and smart, a luxury family stay!
- Once a chocolate factory (dating back to 1893), now it's a luxurious all-suite family hotel overlooking the Bay. Fairmont Heritage Place at Ghirardelli Square has cosy suites ranging from one to three bedrooms, decorated in a chic minimalist style, (think cool artworks interspersed with exposed brickwork). The views from the private terraces are quite extraordinary, and from those terraces you can enjoy wine and cheese as the evening draws in. There's no restaurant but the in-suite fine dining is superb.
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