What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in San Francisco?

A motel is a good option if you're planning to tour around San Francisco. These escapes are typically found close to airports and highways, offer on-site parking and come with basic services and amenities. Check in to a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger range of rooms and more amenities like a fitness center, lobby and free WiFi, you can expect to pay more for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in San Francisco?

Keep your budget in check at one of our 3-star hotels with free breakfast in San Francisco. Wake up and grab a juice or coffee at Inn At Union Square , which comes with premium bedding and designer toiletries. Golden Gate Hotel is another stay that provides your morning drinks and meal without an extra cost.

Do any 3-star hotels in San Francisco have a pool?

Plan a little poolside recreation at The Phoenix Hotel . Or switch from sightseeing to laid-back days by the water at Handlery Union Square Hotel . Both these 3-star accommodations with pools are situated in San Francisco, where the summer months are June, July and August. Average temperatures range from 15ºC at night to 25ºC during the day in September, the warmest month of the year.

What 3-star hotels in San Francisco have an on-site restaurant?

Book a room in one of Expedia's San Francisco escapes with an on-site restaurant and there'll be no need to venture far beyond your room when you need a bite to eat. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square and Kensington Park Hotel are two 3-star properties with this handy perk on the menu. The first also has amenities like blackout curtains and a pillow menu, while the second includes a fireplace in the lobby and free WiFi.

Do any 3-star hotels in San Francisco have WiFi?

Certainly. Inn At Union Square and Handlery Union Square Hotel are among our 3-star hotels in San Francisco with WiFi. Select one of these getaways to easily access weather reports, travel news and local insights. Remember, this useful amenity may be complimentary or incur an extra cost.

What 3-star hotels in San Francisco have parking?

A couple of our favorites are Handlery Union Square Hotel and The Donatello . Both these 3-star options in San Francisco offer parking, making it easy for you to get behind the wheel and go. Up for some sightseeing opportunities outside the city? Buckle up and hit the road. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and California's Great America are two favorite day trip options from the center of San Francisco.

Do any 3-star hotels in San Francisco have rooms with a kitchenette?

Prepare easy meals and snacks in your kitchenette at The Donatello . Also featuring premium bedding and a spa, this 3-star pick is a great choice if you're staying in San Francisco for a while and looking for some home comforts. Club Wyndham Canterbury also has in-room cooking facilities. Other conveniences here include free WiFi and dry cleaning and laundry services.

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers

"Well located, clean, good sized rooms perfect for our family visit."

￥23,521 total

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Jul 20 - Jul 21

"Perfectly adequate airport hotel for a great price."

￥16,005 total

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Aug 17 - Aug 18

"Great stay! "

￥19,685 total

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Jul 30 - Jul 31

"Very friendly staff, great room, and exceptional breakfast"

￥19,262 total

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Jul 27 - Jul 28

"We had a great stay. The property was beautiful."

￥25,392 total

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Jul 18 - Jul 19

"Great stay! "

￥23,833 total

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Jul 20 - Jul 21

"It’s a wonderful stay!"

￥20,933 total

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Jul 20 - Jul 21

"Nice property with breakfast too"

"Nice stay - clean, freindly staff."

￥27,931 total

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Jul 20 - Jul 21

"This is a great hotel. They had a great breakfast."

￥14,673 total

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Aug 3 - Aug 4

"Staff was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast in the morning was very much worth getting up for 😋"

￥23,522 total

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Aug 14 - Aug 15

"Great place to stay"

￥16,885 total

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Jul 28 - Jul 29

"Enjoyed our stay "

￥17,313 total

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Aug 10 - Aug 11

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

"It was a great location and very helpful staff. "

￥18,124 total

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Jul 28 - Jul 29

"Amazing stay, me and my wife were here for our second honeymoon and we enjoyed everything"

￥34,633 total

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Jul 20 - Jul 21

"Great stay "

￥24,152 total

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Aug 15 - Aug 16

"Location fabulous, people great, old, stately hotel "

￥36,123 total

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Jul 21 - Jul 22

Suite, Multiple Beds (The Two Bedroom) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

"I like the hotel and the location "

￥22,842 total

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Jul 20 - Jul 21

"Ir a great place to stay and close to airport. "

￥20,213 total

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Jul 25 - Jul 26

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

"Some of the hotel was under construction, didn’t bother us. We stayed in a family suite and it was clean and spacious. The continental breakfast consist of coffee and pastries and the parking fee is $45+ depending on your vehicle. We would stay there again if we were in the area. "

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February	￥29,794
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December	￥21,641

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Travelers seeking an affordable and comfortable San Francisco stay often choose Handlery Union Square Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.16 kilometers west of the center, comes with hypo-allergenic bedding and pool sun loungers. Want another suggestion? Situated 0.16 kilometers northwest of downtown and featuring a pillowtop mattress and designer toiletries, Inn At Union Square is another favorite among guests.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Francisco?

Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in San Francisco. On top of comfortable surroundings, these more affordable properties include a wealth of amenities like complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee maker and gym equipment. A 4-star hotel offers a classier ambience with enhanced features such as an on-site spa, indoor or outdoor swimming pool and bigger rooms. No matter your preferred hotel style or budget, we have what you're looking for.

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Handlery Union Square Hotel

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The Dylan at SFO

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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

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Hotel Julian

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Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

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Stanyan Park Hotel

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Palihotel San Francisco

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Aloft San Francisco Airport

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