May 2025
The best luxury hotels in California, USA. Modern and quiet five star hotels, boutique hotels or four star hotels with personal service, relaxing pools, nice views and great restaurants.
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This is our list with the best luxury hotels in California.
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Montage Healdsburg (Healdsburg)
Amazing 5-star hotel with 130 rooms.
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“ This five-star hotel has OUTSTANDING VIEWS. ”
Elegant. Great views. Lovely interior design. Situated in Healdsburg, 23 km from Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Montage Healdsburg features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. Guest rooms have a desk.À la carte and American breakfast options are available at the accommodation.You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.Old Faithful Geyser of California is 33 km from Montage Healdsburg, while Safari West is 34 km from the property. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Montage Healdsburg offers some units with mountain views, and the rooms are fitted with a balcony. Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport is 19 km away.Show full description
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Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley (Sunnyvale)
Amazing 5-star hotel with 111 rooms.
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Luxury Hotel. Situated in Sunnyvale, 7.8 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property has a hot tub, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.At the hotel, each room has a wardrobe. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some units at Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley have a balcony. All rooms have a safety deposit box.À la carte and American breakfast options are available at the accommodation.Guests at Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sunnyvale, like hiking and cycling.San Jose Convention Center is 18 km from the hotel. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 10 km from the property.Show full description
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Casia Inn (Sonoma)
Amazing 4-star small hotel with 23 rooms.
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Newly opened, June 2025. Located in Sonoma, 10 km from Sonoma State Historic Park, Casia Inn provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from Napa Valley Wine Train.A continental breakfast is available at the hotel.Krug Event Center is 9.2 km from Casia Inn, while Sebastiani Theatre is 10 km away. Buchanan Field Airport is 56 km from the property.Show full description
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Amazing 5-star boutique hotel with 10 rooms.
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“ I think this place could be the most CHARMING, UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC boutique hotel in California! It also has a highly rated breakfast. Lovely place! ”
Charming. Unique. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. The Inn on Knowles Hill Bed & Breakfast Hotel features accommodation in Sonora. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a garden and to a shared lounge. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.At the hotel, the rooms include a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at The Inn on Knowles Hill Bed & Breakfast Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms have a balcony. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.A Full English/Irish, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.Merced Municipal Airport is 97 km from the property.Show full description
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Hope Springs Resort (Desert Hot Springs)
Amazing 4-star small hotel with 10 rooms.
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Newly opened, May 2025. Situated in Desert Hot Springs, 16 km from Escena Golf Club, Hope Springs Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy pool views.At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a patio. Certain rooms come with a kitchenette with a microwave, a stovetop and a toaster. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.Hope Springs Resort offers a buffet or continental breakfast.Palm Springs Visitor Center is 18 km from the accommodation, while Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 18 km from the property. Palm Springs International Airport is 16 km away.Show full description
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Regent Santa Monica Beach (Los Angeles)
Amazing 5-star small hotel with 14 rooms.
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Luxury Hotel. Great location. Great views. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Park Amusement Park, this beachfront hotel is 14 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. It features a large oceanfront pool.The contemporary guest rooms at Regent Santa Monica Beach Hotel are furnished with a flat-screen TV and carpeted floors. Guests can relax on the small step-out balcony with a drink from the minibar. Room service is available 7 days a week.Located at Regent Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Orla Restaurant and Azure Bar offers contemporary California cuisine prepared with only the freshest farm-grown ingredients.Guests can relax in the hotel’s 4th floor elevated pool, which offers remarkable views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Pier. Guests can soak up the sun or relax and unwind at the hotel’s pool deck which includes 13 campfire-inspired fire pits with premier oceanfront views. Personal trainers are offered at the hotel.The hotel features an expansive fitness center, indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces, and immediate proximity to Santa Monica's iconic attractions.Venice Beach is 2 miles from Regent Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Los Angeles International Airport is 15 minutes' drive from the property.Show full description
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The George - Luxury Boutique Inn (Napa)
Amazing 4-star bed and breakfast with 9 rooms.
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“ The George - Luxury Boutique Inn is probably the most beautiful, well designed and historic luxury hotel in California. It also has a great location. Wow! ”
Delightful property. Historic property. Superb interior design. Situated in Napa, near Napa Valley Wine Train and Uptown Theater, the historic The George - Luxury Boutique Inn has a garden. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The bed and breakfast also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.All units at the bed and breakfast come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and slippers. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with garden or quiet street views. At the bed and breakfast, each unit has bed linen and towels.A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.Sonoma State Historic Park is 23 km from the bed and breakfast, while Napa Valley Opera House is less than 1 km from the property. Buchanan Field Airport is 48 km away.Show full description
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The Vagabond's House Boutique Inn (Carmel)
Amazing 4-star bed and breakfast with 10 rooms.
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Charming. Romantic. Great value. This boutique hotel in Carmel-By-The-Sea, just 1 mile from Carmel Beach City Park, features a stone courtyard. Each uniquely-decorated guest room at the hotel offers a fireplace and modern amenities.A free wine and cheese reception is offered each afternoon. The on-site spa offers a variety of massages and facials at The Vagabond’s House Boutique Inn & Spa Studio. An onsite concierge is provided.All rooms include an en suite bathroom, modern design and breakfast in bed daily. Sherry, coffee, free Wi-Fi and plush bathrobes are also provided in each room.Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Point Lobos State Reserve on the Big Sur coast is less than 5 miles away from The Vagabond’s House. A variety of restaurants 1 block away. Pebble Beach Golf Course is 1/2 mile away.Show full description
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The Ranch at Laguna Beach (Laguna Beach)
Amazing 4-star resort with 83 rooms.
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Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Located in The Aliso Canyons, this 87-acre property offers 360-degree views, an outdoor heated pool, spa treatments, a sand volleyball court and the 9-hole par 32 golf course. Each accommodation includes free WiFi. Family-friendly activities can be enjoyed at Aliso Beach, which is across the street from the property.Each accommodation at The Ranch at Laguna Beach feature furnished balconies or patios.Harvest Restaurant specializes in California Coastal cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the bar. In-room dining allows guests to enjoy food and drinks from the comfort of their room and the Pool Bar allows guest to soak up the sun while enjoying food and drinks poolside.Guests can also enjoy nearby surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, and whale and dolphin watching. Mountain biking and hiking opportunities are also offered nearby. A 24-hour fitness centre is available to guests.Dana Point Harbor is 12.8 km away from The Ranch at Laguna Beach. Los Angeles International Airport 1 hours’ drive away. John Wayne Santa Ana Airport is 20 miles away.Show full description
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Hotel Drisco (San Francisco)
Amazing 5-star boutique hotel with 44 rooms.
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“ This is probably the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in California. It also has super comfortable beds! ”
Highly elegant. Trendy. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Hotel Drisco is an upscale hotel located in San Francisco, offering luxurious accommodations. The guest reviews highlight the exceptional staff, delicious breakfasts, sociable wine reception, luxurious comfort in rooms, and the beautiful, quiet location. The hotel provides a breakfast buffet and evening wine reception as complimentary amenities. Additionally, guests can make use of loaner bikes during their stay. The hotel boasts a quiet location near the Presidio and Lyon Street Steps in a residential area. The rooms are spacious and sophisticated, with some offering modern comforts and sweeping views of San Francisco. The hotel also offers traditional yet sophisticated accommodations with well-appointed rooms. The hotel's architecture dates back to 1903 and is situated atop Pacific Heights. The hotel provides a nightly turndown service and a gourmet continental breakfast. The hotel is known for its elevated living experience among Pac Heights mansions, offering an intimate atmosphere and exceptional service. The hotel features a bar, room service, and a 24-hour front desk.Show full description
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Bardessono Hotel and Spa (Yountville)
Amazing 5-star hotel with 62 rooms.
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“ This five-star hotel has VERY COSY ROOMS. ”
Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. This five-star California hotel features spacious suites with private balconies, fireplaces and sofas. Bardessono, within walking distance of Girard Winery and Somerston Wine Company, offers a full-service spa and restaurant.Guest suites provide 40-inch flat-screen cable TVs, free Wi-Fi and desks. They have slippers and bathrobes and also include hairdryers and refrigerators. The spacious bathrooms, designed as private spas, feature massage tables.Bardessono Hotel and Spa offers guests a rooftop pool and free bicycle rentals. The B spa provides massages and a sauna. A Saturday morning yoga class is available.The hotel’s on-site restaurant serves locally grown cuisine with organic ingredients. Their bar offers wine tasting on Friday nights.Napa Valley Bike Tours are a half mile from Bardessono Spa. The hotel is within 9 miles of Napa, California, Silverado Country Club and Lake Hennessey.Bardessono offers valet parking. Valet parking is the only on resort parking option. The rate for overnight guest parking is $20 per night.Show full description
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The Polo Villas by AvantStay Modern Oasis Near Empire Polo Club (La Quinta)
Amazing 4-star holiday home with 7 rooms.
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Holiday Home. Boasting an outdoor pool and a hot tub, The Polo Villas by AvantStay Modern Oasis Near Empire Polo Club is situated in La Quinta, 17 km from Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert and 37 km from Escena Golf Club. The property is set 40 km from Palm Springs Convention Center, 42 km from Palm Springs Visitor Center and 42 km from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The holiday home features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.Each unit has a patio, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a fireplace, a seating area, a TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. Some units have a private entrance. Guests can grab a bite to eat in an outdoor dining area at the holiday home.O'Donnell Golf Course is 43 km from the holiday home, while Outdoor Resorts Of America Golf Course is 31 km from the property. Palm Springs International Airport is 35 km away.Show full description
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Santiago Resort - Palm Springs Premier Gay Men’s Resort (Palm Springs)
Amazing 4-star resort with 25 rooms.
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Resort. Unique. Offering a year-round outdoor pool and men's-only accommodation with pool views. Santiago Resort - A Gay Men's Clothing Optional Resort is set in the Palm Springs Uptown district in Palm Springs.Every air-conditioned room at this gay men's adults-only, clothing optional resort is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a private bathroom.Palm Springs Convention Center is 1.8 km from Santiago Resort, while Saks Fifth Avenue is 1.9 km from the property. Palm Springs International Airport is 3 km away.Show full description
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Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa (Rancho Santa Fe)
Amazing 4-star resort with 56 rooms.
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Resort. Relaxing atmosphere. Located among the hills of Rancho Santa Fe, this beautiful, natural resort features a full-service spa, golf course and top-rated tennis courts. Free Wi-Fi is available at the resort.The Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa offers bright rooms with spacious windows and a lush garden patio. A fireplace, flat-screen cable TV and a DVD library are included.The Restaurant at Rancho Valencia serves fine cuisine in an elegant Mediterranean setting. Guests have views of the surrounding valley from inside the restaurant or out on the terrace.Free use of bicycles, croquet equipment and bocce equipment is offered to all guests. A fitness center, 2 pools and yoga classes are also available.The Rancho Valencia Resort is 8 miles from downtown Del Mar and 22 minutes from Black Mountain Park. San Diego International Airport is 24.4 miles away.Show full description
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Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo)
Amazing hotel with 109 rooms.
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Newly opened, April 2025. Located in San Luis Obispo, California region, Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo is set 24 km from Clark Center for the Performing Arts. The property is situated 50 km from Paso Robles Event Center, 3.7 km from Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and 6.9 km from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 7 km from the property.Show full description
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Eden Vale Inn (Placerville)
Amazing 4-star bed and breakfast with 7 rooms.
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“ This could be the most relaxing and romantic luxury hotel in California. ”
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great breakfast. Eden Vale Inn in Placerville provides adults-only accommodation with water sports facilities, a garden and a terrace. With mountain views, this accommodation features a patio. The property offers barbecue facilities, parking on-site and an electric vehicle charging station.The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi, while some rooms come with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels.À la carte and American breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available.Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Placerville, like hiking. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling.Empire Ranch Golf Course is 25 km from Eden Vale Inn. Sacramento International Airport is 85 km away.Show full description
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Mansion on Sutter (San Francisco)
Amazing 5-star boutique hotel with 12 rooms.
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“ This boutique hotel is popular among couples travelling to California. ”
Cool. Elegant. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Mansion on Sutter is situated in San Francisco, within 1.3 km of San Francisco City Hall and 1.6 km of Union Square. The property is set 2.9 km from Ghirardelli Square, 2.9 km from Moscone Center and 3.5 km from University Of San Francisco. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.At the hotel rooms are fitted with 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.A gym, business centre and ironing facilities are available at Mansion on Sutter. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.Alcatraz is 4.1 km from the accommodation, while Pier 39 is 4.2 km from the property. San Francisco International Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
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the Weekend Palm Springs (Palm Springs)
Amazing boutique hotel with 18 rooms.
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Hip. Nice style. Great value. Popular among women. The Weekend Palm Springs is a small hotel located in the center of Palm Springs. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. The hotel has a swimming pool, which is perfect for relaxing and cooling off. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, with a seating area, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even have a private patio, where you can enjoy the beautiful weather. The hotel provides a continental breakfast that is delivered to your room, adding a nice touch to your stay. The staff is friendly and attentive, making sure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The location is great, with many restaurants and shops within walking distance. Overall, The Weekend Palm Springs is a cozy and convenient hotel for a relaxing getaway.Show full description
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Azure Sky Hotel - Adults Only (Palm Springs)
Superb 4-star boutique hotel with 14 rooms.
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Stylish. Cool. Great location. Opened April 2022. Azure Sky Hotel is a small boutique hotel located in Palm Springs, California. Overall, Azure Sky Hotel offers a hidden gem for couples seeking a quiet and luxurious getaway in Palm Springs. Built in 1959, this adults-only resort offers a peaceful and exclusive retreat for guests. With only 14 rooms, the hotel provides an intimate and personalized experience. The hotel features a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, garden, outdoor pool, bar, and hot tub/jacuzzi. Each room is equipped with a full kitchenette, allowing guests to prepare their own meals if desired. The rooms are well-maintained, clean, and pay attention to detail, ensuring a comfortable stay. The staff at the hotel are super pleasant and provide excellent service. While Azure Sky Hotel does not have a restaurant or bar onsite, it is conveniently located close to downtown Palm Springs, where guests can find a variety of dining and entertainment options. With its mid-century charm and attention to detail, this boutique hotel provides a unique and memorable experience for its guests.Show full description
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Desolation Hotel (South Lake Tahoe)
Superb 5-star small hotel with 21 rooms.
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Luxury Hotel. Opened August 2022. Desolation Hotel, located in South Lake Tahoe, offers a range of amenities for a comfortable stay. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, perfect for a refreshing dip during the summer months. Guests can also enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub or unwind in the sauna. The hotel offers room service, ensuring that guests have everything they need at their convenience. The rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms even offer pool views and a balcony. The hotel is pet-friendly, welcoming furry friends to join in on the vacation. Desolation Hotel is ideally situated for outdoor enthusiasts, with hiking, skiing, and cycling opportunities nearby. With its cozy and modern vibe, Desolation Hotel provides a comfortable and enjoyable stay for guests visiting South Lake Tahoe.Show full description
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