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Our top choices for San Mateo 3-star hotels

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.
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
P9,179
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 heated outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a fence and a building with illuminated signs.

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 26 - Aug 27
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "Crowne Plaza Hotel".
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
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
P7,035
P7,999 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 Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a large building and a smaller annex.
A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a modern kitchen in the background.

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
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

5. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United Kingdom
Katherine
P10,136
P11,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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 hotel lobby with a red patterned carpet, two white armchairs, a sofa with red cushions, a coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

6. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Marcus
P5,468
P6,425 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Pickwick Hotel
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
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.

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 balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.
A modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.
A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a fireplace.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.

8. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
San Antonio
United States
Leilah
P9,022
P10,483 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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 reception area with a wooden reception desk, stone wall, and a large arched window.
A building entrance with a wooden door, a lantern, and a planter with flowers.

9. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
Ocean Colony
United States
Rahul
P11,226
P13,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Half Moon Bay Lodge
A lobby with patterned carpet, blue and patterned chairs, a reception desk, and a chandelier.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple balconies.
The exterior of the Oakland Airport Executive Hotel with a clear sign, modern architecture, and well-maintained landscaping.
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, including lounge chairs and tables, and a building with multiple balconies in the background.

10. Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Airport District
United States
Kitzia
P3,999
P4,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
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.

11. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Cristina
P9,936
P11,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.
A restaurant with indoor seating, large windows, and a view of an outdoor pool area.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large TV, and a reception desk.
A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a lobby sign.

12. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Vince
P9,164
P10,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Dinah's Garden Hotel
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.
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.

13. 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.
A reception desk with the name 'Maple Tree Inn' in gold lettering on the wall.
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.

14. Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
Sunnyvale
Canada
Xiaohui
P6,609
P7,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Maple Tree Inn
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and buildings. There is a desk with a telephone and a lamp.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

15. 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 modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.
A lobby with a dark wood floor, a grey upholstered armchair, and a reception desk with a modern design.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, grey armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a dining area with red chairs.
A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a visible ground-level cafe.

16. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
United States
Carol M
P5,832
P6,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
King George Hotel
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.
A hotel with a brick pathway, lush greenery, and a balcony with a railing.
A lush outdoor area with a variety of plants, including ferns and flowering bushes, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a building with balconies in the background.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large orange sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Millbrae
United States
Maria
P8,720
P10,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a colorful rug.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with curtains.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar area with shelves.

18. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Oyster Point
United States
Renato
P7,035
P8,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
A gym with treadmills, a spinning machine, and various exercise equipment.
A modern lobby with a wooden wall, seating area, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
Downtown South San Francisco
United States
Juan
P8,340
P9,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass-enclosed area with plants, and a poolside seating area.
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a restaurant named "GRILLE ONE."
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of greenery.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Bayfront
United States
David
P9,058
P10,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Mateo?
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO, an IHG Hotel, around 2 kilometers north of downtown San Mateo, is an Expedia guest favorite. WiFi and a restaurant are just two of its amenities. Stone Villa Inn is another 3-star hotel that gets great reviews from travelers. It features premium bedding and a cafe, and is approximately 2 kilometers southeast of the city center.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Mateo?
The most obvious difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San Mateo is the quality of service and availability of creature comforts. 3-star hotels are typically more economical and come with the services and conveniences required for your comfort, such as a gym, WiFi and breakfast. You can expect a little more at a 4-star hotel โ€” think upscale interiors, deluxe bathroom products and extras like on-site spa centers.

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