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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.
A modern hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sampada
P9,180
P10,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple parking spaces.
A marina with several yachts docked in front of a multi-story hotel with balconies.
A sign for The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay, featuring a bird and wave design.

2. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
San Leandro
United States
Fred
P6,463
P7,367 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "Crowne Plaza Hotel".
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, multiple seating areas, and wooden doors labeled "BATHROOM 1" and "BATHROOM 2".
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden door.

3. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Ayanara
P7,344
P8,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire feature, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of a bridge and water.
A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a modern kitchen in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a flat-screen TV, a red office chair, a grey sofa, and a small round table.

4. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Caroll
P9,058
P10,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

5. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United Kingdom
Katherine
P10,136
P11,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.
A spacious cafe with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a variety of seating options including tables and benches.

6. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Marcus
P5,796
P6,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Pickwick Hotel
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
swapnil
P5,381
P6,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A room with a yellow sofa, a white bedside table, and a decorative palm tree lamp.
A sign for the Wild Palms Hotel with a clear view of the surrounding foliage.
A poolside area with wicker furniture, umbrellas, and a view of a building with striped awnings.
A modern interior with a staircase, a yellow sofa, red chairs, and a blue carpet.

8. Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Sunnyvale
United States
Timothy
P6,242
P7,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.
A modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.

9. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
San Antonio
United States
Leilah
P9,022
P10,483 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".
An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire pit.
A building entrance with a wooden door, a lantern, and a planter with flowers.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, stone wall, and a large arched window.

10. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
Ocean Colony
United States
Rahul
P10,439
P12,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Half Moon Bay Lodge
A lobby with patterned carpet, blue and patterned chairs, a reception desk, and a chandelier.
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, including lounge chairs and tables, and a building with multiple balconies in the background.
The exterior of the Oakland Airport Executive Hotel with a clear sign, modern architecture, and well-maintained landscaping.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

11. Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Airport District
United States
Kitzia
P3,999
P4,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
A pool area with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern seating, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

12. Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport & Silicon Valley

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport & Silicon Valley
Rosemary
United States
Karina
P6,199
P7,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport & Silicon Valley
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'SONESTA' sign, surrounded by trees and a parking area.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

13. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Cristina
P9,566
P11,424 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

14. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
P11,331
P13,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Carmel Mission Inn
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large decorative ceiling.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.

15. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Scott Eugene
P9,195
P12,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a coffee table with a pitcher and glasses.
A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, and a dresser.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, desk, and lamp.

16. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Rosemary
United States
John
P8,084
P9,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.
A dining table with a meal consisting of a salad, grilled meat, beans, and a glass of red wine.
A chef cooking outdoors with a grill and buffet setup.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a covered seating area.

17. Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
Sunnyvale
Canada
Xiaohui
P6,609
P7,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Maple Tree Inn
A large, multi-story lodge with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a snow-covered landscape.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a white sink, wooden chairs, and large windows with a mountain view.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a stone wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a stone fireplace, and a balcony with a view of mountains.

18. Juniper Springs Resort

Juniper Springs Resort
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Mona
P10,275
P13,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Juniper Springs Resort
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and potted plants.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

19. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Minghuan
P9,333
P10,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a dining area, and a staircase.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, a long wooden table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

20. Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Rosemary
United States
Cynthia
P7,591
P8,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
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Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge

8/10 Good
"Fitness Center was crowded with 2 people. Sliding doors ricketty"
James 4-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Half Moon Bay Lodge
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good
"The Valet was great!!! My car would not start, and he spent time helping me and getting it started. I don't know his name, but he was on duty the morning of 08/22/2026. I really really appreciated all his help; He should get a raise!! The room was ok, but the carpets need some help along with the bathrooms."
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Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great spot. Nice view the room itself was great. The property altogether is very nice as well as the staff"
A. 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Northern California?
According to feedback from Expedia travelers, Handlery Union Square Hotel is one of the best 3-star hotels in San Francisco, Northern California. It offers a sauna and designer toiletries, and is around 0.16 kilometers west of the center. Guests also highly recommend King George Hotel, approximately 0.16 kilometers southwest of downtown. A pillow top mattress and premium bedding help make it a top city stay.
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