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Historic Hotels & Resorts in Northern California from NZ$240

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A multi-story hotel with stone and wood exterior, located in a snowy area with a mountainous backdrop.

A balcony with stone walls and wooden chairs, overlooking a forested area with a mountain in the background.

A spacious dining hall with high ceilings and chandeliers, featuring multiple tables and chairs arranged for dining.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a mountain backdrop.

1. The Ahwahnee

The Ahwahnee

4.0 star property

Yosemite National Park

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (372 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(372 reviews)

"Beautiful property. Staff were excellent. Food was very nice. Location is world class. Not cheap but well worth it."

James

The price is NZ$989

NZ$989

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

The Ahwahnee

A large dining hall with high ceilings, exposed beams, and large windows. Tables are set with white tablecloths and black chairs.

A covered patio with wicker furniture and a glass table, overlooking a garden with cherry blossoms.

A grand room with a piano, a globe, and a bench.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, a stone foundation, and a well-maintained garden with a variety of flowers and shrubs.

2. Benbow Historic Inn

Benbow Historic Inn

4.0 star property

Garberville

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (742 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(742 reviews)

"it was a great place for a group of people to gather and stay."

TRACY

The price is NZ$477

NZ$477

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

Benbow Historic Inn

A hotel with lush greenery, a curved pathway, and a well-maintained garden.

A person sitting at a table with a small dog, a glass of orange juice, and a plate with pastries.

A man in a uniform standing next to a car with the Napa River Inn sign above.

A lobby with a marble reception desk, a large vase with flowers, a chandelier, and a seating area with a patterned ottoman.

3. Napa River Inn

Napa River Inn

4.0 star property

Downtown Napa

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1,003 reviews)

"It was simply a great stay excellent ratings across the board"

JOHN

The price is NZ$506

NZ$506

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

Napa River Inn

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a chair.

A bakery counter with a display case of pastries and a refrigerated section with beverages.

A spacious living room with a large wooden bookcase, leather sofas, and a carpeted floor.

A storefront with a sign reading "GROSSMAN'S Noshery & Bar" at 308½.

4. Hotel La Rose

Hotel La Rose

3.5 star property

Historic Railroad Square

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,563 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,563 reviews)

"Great stay!"

Andrew

The price is NZ$254

NZ$254

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

Hotel La Rose

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a sailboat and a building with multiple stories.

An outdoor cafe with brick walls, outdoor seating, and a tree in the foreground.

A bar area with three black barstools, a wooden counter, and a shelf stocked with liquor bottles.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a tray of food, a lamp, and a view of the city through a window.

5. Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel

4.5 star property

Fisherman's Wharf

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,393 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1,393 reviews)

"Love the location The hotel restaurant is amazing"

Vickie

The price is NZ$450

NZ$450

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

Argonaut Hotel

A grand lobby with a chandelier, ornate chairs, a fireplace, and framed portraits on the walls.

A spacious living room with a large Christmas tree, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A traditional room with a fireplace, a large Christmas tree, and classic furniture.

A lobby with a high ceiling, chandeliers, a reception desk, and a sign for the Bristol Rose Cafe.

6. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.0 star property

Eureka

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,196 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,196 reviews)

"Nostalgic building and fantastic location."

Travis

The price is NZ$241

NZ$241

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

A modern lounge area with white sofas and a coffee table, large windows with a view of the ocean and cityscape, and a bar area with glasses.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a hotel in the background, and a calm waterfront setting.

A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, featuring clear glass chairs and table settings.

A table set for dining with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a view of the ocean and city lights.

7. Monterey Marriott

Monterey Marriott

3.5 star property

Downtown Monterey

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,005 reviews)

"Great location, 1 block from the waterfront pier and many, many shops and restaurants."

Bill

The price is NZ$464

NZ$464

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

Monterey Marriott

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.

A grand piano in a spacious, elegantly decorated lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.

A large Christmas tree in a lobby with marble columns and ornate ceiling details.

8. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5.0 star property

Downtown San Francisco

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,627 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,627 reviews)

"I had a great stay"

Monique

The price is NZ$497

NZ$497

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

Fairmont San Francisco

A modern house with a large glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a swimming pool.

A large, white, two-story house with a red roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A spacious indoor area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a staircase.

9. Cavallo Point

Cavallo Point

4.5 star property

Sausalito

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,002 reviews)

"Service and location were outstanding."

Charles

The price is NZ$1,172

NZ$1,172

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

Cavallo Point

A spacious lounge area with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, featuring patterned walls and large windows.

A traditional interior with patterned walls, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a large globe chandelier.

A hallway with patterned walls, a tiled floor, a chandelier, and a door leading outside.

A spacious living area with a large globe chandelier, patterned wallpaper, and a variety of seating options including wicker chairs and sofas.

10. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

4.0 star property

Telegraph District

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(1,006 reviews)

"Excellent location, charming hotel."

Kirsi

The price is NZ$381

NZ$381

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

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Top Northern California Hotel Reviews

A grand entrance with a large archway, a staircase, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

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.

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.

Hotel Drisco

Pacific Heights

10/10 Excellent

We are bl oiwn away by the attention to detail and courtesy of staff in Hotel Drisco. Well done, folks, you have made our stay!

Jackie

Reviewed May 19, 2019Reviewed May 19, 2019

Hotel Drisco

Argonaut Hotel

Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

Great location, beautiful hotel

Angela

Reviewed July 27, 2026Reviewed July 27, 2026

Argonaut Hotel

Napa River Inn

Downtown Napa

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable room close to all facilities & restaurants

Janis

Reviewed February 14, 2024Reviewed February 14, 2024

Napa River Inn

A large, ornate Victorian-style building with multiple windows and a prominent tower.

A spacious bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a large mirror, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

A multi-story building with a corner turret and a fountain in the foreground.

Gingerbread Mansion Inn

Ferndale Main Street Historic District

10/10 Excellent

The afternoon Tea was delicious. Great cook. All the staff were helpful.

Margaret

Reviewed September 21, 2017Reviewed September 21, 2017

Gingerbread Mansion Inn

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.

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

Downtown San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

Historic hotel in amazing condition and in a great location.

Brett

Reviewed January 10, 2025Reviewed January 10, 2025

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

A lobby with a chandelier, seating area, and large mirrors.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, sofas, and a staircase.

A high-rise hotel room with a city view, leather sofas, patterned ottomans, and a leopard print rug.

A bar area with a green sofa, red chairs, and a bar counter with bottles.

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Union Square

10/10 Excellent

Very welcoming and friendly staff and comfortable room with coffee-maker which was most welcome. Excellent location central to everything we wanted.

Louis

Reviewed June 1, 2026Reviewed June 1, 2026

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Benbow Historic Inn

Garberville

10/10 Excellent

Very pretty and historic

LILY

Reviewed August 15, 2024Reviewed August 15, 2024

Benbow Historic Inn

Monterey Marriott

Downtown Monterey

8/10 Good

Lovely view from our room

Helen

Reviewed August 8, 2024Reviewed August 8, 2024

Monterey Marriott

The Ahwahnee

Yosemite National Park

10/10 Excellent

The location and the ambience is out of this world.The dinner was excellent. Definitely recommended. The only drawback was the Internet . In this day and age one would expect a reasonable service.

Ravindra

Reviewed April 25, 2015Reviewed April 25, 2015

The Ahwahnee

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Historic Hotels & Resorts in Northern California from NZ$240

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Our top choices for Northern California historic hotels

1. The Ahwahnee

2. Benbow Historic Inn

3. Napa River Inn

4. Hotel La Rose

5. Argonaut Hotel

6. Eureka Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

7. Monterey Marriott

8. Fairmont San Francisco

9. Cavallo Point

10. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Top Northern California Hotel Reviews

Hotel Drisco

10/10 Excellent

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