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Top Northern California 3 Star hotels

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$127 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$149 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. There's ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,646 reviews)
Quiet

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
380 S Airport Boulevard South San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$100 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$118 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,777 reviews)
Great hotel for the price. Restaurant in house and parking is $10. No complaints!

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

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The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

3.5 out of 5
85 5th St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$116 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from May 9 to May 10
$136 total
May 9 - May 10
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking, ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,229 reviews)
Simple well maintained older place. Parking onsite. 52$ central location.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$149 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$176 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,053 reviews)
The hotel location is perfect, close to everything in Union Square. However the guest overnight parking is $67 which is outrageous. I don’t care how expensive the city is. They should at least give a discount to the guest.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

3 out of 5
300 J St Sacramento CA
Fully refundable
$134 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$156 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,681 reviews)
Clean and convenient. I wish the parking was less expensive …

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$161 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$181 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free buffet breakfast, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Business travelers can take advantage ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,855 reviews)
Hotel is dated, pillows were not soft enough. Shower not fully functional.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3 out of 5
701 3rd St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$209 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$246 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
A bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk are featured at this hotel, along with self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace and luggage storage are also ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,134 reviews)
excelente staff very friendly and helpful.. bed comfortable, this time it included free breakfast.. your regular type eggs potatoes sausage bagels bread yogurt fruit coffee or tea milk and juices.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA
Fully refundable
$107 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$122 total
Apr 30 - May 1
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and airport shuttle. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,697 reviews)
Nice and affordable stay, thank you!

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3 out of 5
1800 Powell Street Emeryville CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$139 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from May 7 to May 8
$155 total
May 7 - May 8
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the hot tub and perks like free WiFi. Self parking, a business center, and a terrace ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,185 reviews)
N/a

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

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Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3 out of 5
5555 Shellmound Street Emeryville CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$134 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from May 22 to May 23
$150 total
May 22 - May 23
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,425 reviews)
A nice hotel convenient to a lot of shopping and restaurants in Emeryville at a very reasonable price. Comfy clean bed. Friendly helpful staff. Pool, hot tub, and the indoor fireplace were good perks. It was disappointing the two enclosed courtyard fireplaces were not operable. A short ride to ...

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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3 Star Hotels Northern California

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