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Exterior

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,292 reviews)
"Amazing hotel, would highly recommend"
United Kingdom
Lee
The price is P11,025
P12,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Handlery Union Square Hotel
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, (2,580 reviews)
"Amazing views take the walking trails around the bay"
United Kingdom
Jermaine Jordan
The price is P5,548
P6,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Lobby

Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth
3.5 star property
Downtown Mammoth Lakes
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,079 reviews)
"Great location and great amenities. Will stay here again once ski season starts up"
United States
Sean
The price is P8,868
P12,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Outbound Mammoth
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, (2,864 reviews)
"Staff helpful and I stayed was clean."
United States
Thomas
The price is P7,462
P8,484 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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, (5,977 reviews)
"Rooms were really clean, great staff, great places nearby"
United States
Abhay
The price is P8,725
P10,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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, (1,866 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Mustapha
The price is P6,642
P7,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Balcony view

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
San Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,120 reviews)
"The pool and the hot tub were nice to warm up to and beautiful view"
United States
Rocio
The price is P6,496
P7,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
Lobby sitting area

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is P5,720
P6,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Terrace/patio

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,232 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, nice room."
United States
Yolanda
The price is P8,431
P9,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Exterior

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
3.0 star property
Rosemary
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,127 reviews)
"In a good location and staff were friendly. Would stay here again"
United States
Cynthia
The price is P6,831
P7,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Courtyard

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,806 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Mary
The price is P13,580
P15,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Carmel Mission Inn
Lobby

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.8 out of 10, (2,229 reviews)
"This hotel is conveniently located by the airport, although I would not recommend this Hotel. It was dirty, and during our stay the elevator broke and I had to help my legally blind father up and down the stairs, we were on the 3rd floor. The rest of my family stayed on higher floors so it was quite a work out for them as well. I will not be staying here again."
United States
Suzanne
The price is P4,185
P4,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
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, (2,234 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Jana
The price is P14,085
P16,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
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, (4,914 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet and has great views and trials. We really enjoyed staying there"
United States
Jae Youn
The price is P9,302
P10,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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, (2,391 reviews)
"Great stay in San Francisco"
United States
Caitlin
The price is P9,701
P13,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Exterior

Juniper Springs Resort

Juniper Springs Resort
3.5 star property
Mammoth Lakes
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,615 reviews)
"The place is very clean, the staff is very nice and the view is perfect!"
United States
Ana
The price is P10,782
P14,259 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Juniper Springs Resort
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, (3,341 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is P5,223
P6,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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, (2,869 reviews)
"This is a great place to stay!"
United States
Huei-Ling
The price is P5,166
P5,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Maple Tree Inn
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, (1,563 reviews)
"A good place to stay"
United States
Thomas
The price is P7,250
P8,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Lobby

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
3.0 star property
Hayward
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,287 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Terry
The price is P5,978
P6,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is P12,240 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
P12,240
P17,232 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
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Top Northern California Hotel Reviews

The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Located right in the heart of Old Monterey this historic building is close to shops and the beach. Very helpful staff and a very unique building."
michael 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
The Monterey Hotel
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"It was a surprising place to stay. Quiet and convenient location to make all the business connections while returning to rest and prepare. Staff members were friendly and the guests ranged from families on vacation to international travelers making business connections."
sookwon 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

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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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Northern California?
Relaxation is a breeze in 3-star hotels in Northern California. Alongside comfy surroundings, these more economical stays include an array of welcome amenities like free WiFi, coffee and tea maker and on-site gym. A 4-star hotel offers a classier experience with enhanced features such as a spa, indoor or outdoor swimming pool and more spacious rooms. Regardless of your preferred hotel type or what you want to spend, we have the ideal match for you.

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