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Exterior

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 star property
Bayfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,813 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Ethan
The price is ￥20,350
￥23,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Balcony

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
San Leandro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,509 reviews)
"Everything was amazing, including the breakfast!!"
United States
Maria
The price is ￥15,569
￥17,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Bar (on property)

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
South San Francisco
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,855 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Mustapha
The price is ￥18,819
￥22,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,851 reviews)
"It was a great stay, conveniently located and super clean."
United States
Brittany
The price is ￥23,699
￥27,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Garden

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
Rosemary
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (758 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, bed and pillows were very comfortable, it was quiet and not overpriced"
United States
Gerald
The price is ￥15,777
￥18,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
Exterior

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
3.0 star property
Rosemary
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,124 reviews)
"Breakfast is lot's of selection, Service and Fresh , Bar also have Good Foods Options, Good selection of Beer, always very good service."
United States
Roy
The price is ￥19,710
￥22,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Terrace/patio

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,886 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, great stay"
United States
Benjamin
The price is ￥25,510
￥28,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Exterior

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,219 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, classy with great rooms and amenities."
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥25,510
￥30,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Courtyard

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,767 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Daiana
The price is ￥31,663
￥37,576 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Carmel Mission Inn
View from room

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,024 reviews)
"Loved our stay here - beautiful gardens and ponds made it a unique experience c"
United States
Anna
The price is ￥24,475
￥28,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Lobby sitting area

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,891 reviews)
"Very nice hotel"
United States
Jiaming
The price is ￥20,026
￥23,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
The Dylan at SFO
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,800 reviews)
"Room was clean and had a nice breakfast buffet. "
United States
Maren
The price is ￥14,852
￥16,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Maple Tree Inn
Lobby

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.8 out of 10, (2,225 reviews)
"My husband and I really enjoyed staying at your hotel. Being very unfamiliar with the Oakland airport area we did not venture out. We enjoyed relaxing with a couple cocktails. We stayed in and had dinner and breakfast. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean. Parking was close and safe. The room temperature was very comfortable"
United States
Gordon
The price is ￥10,887
￥12,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Lobby sitting area

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,305 reviews)
"Really a great place to stay the surroundings is amazing"
United States
Sumaya
The price is ￥17,818
￥21,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,512 reviews)
"A good place to stay"
United States
Thomas
The price is ￥19,069
￥23,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,210 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is ￥28,523
￥33,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Exterior

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
North San Jose
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,628 reviews)
"Great staff , clean hotel! Loved the stay there."
United States
Alondra
The price is ￥25,478
￥29,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Exterior

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
3.0 star property
Sunrise
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,664 reviews)
"The room was very clean and comfortable."
United States
Dennis
The price is ￥12,403
￥14,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
Restaurant

The Mosser

The Mosser
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,037 reviews)
"Had all the basics covered, and was clean and nice enough for our short stay. Great walkable location with lots of transit nearby."
United States
Mariah
The price is ￥17,793
￥20,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
The Mosser
Property amenity

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,386 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect for sightseeing around the area."
United States
Cynthia
The price is ￥27,042
￥37,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ￥41,678 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
￥41,678
￥49,307 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,269 reviews)
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Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

8/10 Good
"Rooms were clean, bed and pillows were very comfortable, it was quiet and not overpriced"
Gerald 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

6/10 Okay
"Old hotel. No AC. TV didn’t work well. No parking."
Cynthia 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Monterey Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Northern California?
There is a range of 3-star hotels in and around Northern California. Expedia customers highly recommend Handlery Union Square Hotel in San Francisco. It features a sauna and designer toiletries, and is approximately 0.16 kilometers west of the downtown area. Inn At Union Square is another top choice. Around 0.16 kilometers northwest of the center of San Francisco, it offers hypo-allergenic bedding and designer toiletries.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Northern California?
The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Northern California will be the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are generally more economical and come with the amenities and services you need for your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can look forward to a little bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket interiors, luxury toiletries and extras like on-site spa centers.

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