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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
$116 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$137 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (5,296 reviews)
Excellent location mex to cable cars (how they were not running due to technical issue). Clean room with awesome cleaning staff. We never had an issue with any dirty areas. Only issue was air con was too cold in the room and we could not adjust it

Reviewed on Feb 17, 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
$103 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$121 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (1,118 reviews)
Staff was courteous. Rooms were cleaned well.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
$85 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$100 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a bar/lounge, free WiFi in public areas, and a computer station. Business travelers can take advantage of the laundry service. There's luggage ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,199 reviews)
Beds were too small.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3 out of 5
1755 Embarcadero Oakland CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$144 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$167 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Relax with ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The staff was great and courteous, our room was clean, check in was a breeze and even better our room was on the ground floor, the breakfast was good, have stayed there before, really like the property.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 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
$169 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$199 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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, dry cleaning, and luggage ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,998 reviews)
Rooms are spacious, clean, and location couldn’t be better. The attitude and less than friendly attitude of the gentleman during check in was less than pleasant, but tolerable for a one night stay.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 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
$142 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$159 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,366 reviews)
Excellent room and staff upon entry!

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

3 out of 5
550 N Point St San Francisco CA
Fully refundable
$159 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$187 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free buffet breakfast and free WiFi. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,300 reviews)
Great staff, clean property

Reviewed on Feb 17, 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
$119 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$141 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (2,869 reviews)
Beds are 2 full size beds

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

3 out of 5
242 Powell St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$115 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$135 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Total with taxes and fees
A coffee shop, free WiFi in public areas, and a communal living room are available at this hotel. A business center, express check-in, and concierge services ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,430 reviews)
Room was great! Clean and nice! My biggest complaint is that they couldn’t leave our bags at the front when we arrived early we had to go across the street and pay $20 to help our bags cap for a couple hours until our room is ready. I’ve never been to a hotel in my entire life that didn’t have the ...

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

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Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel

3 out of 5
750 Stanyan Street San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$271 nightly
The price is $315 total per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
$315 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Total with taxes and fees
A coffee shop, free WiFi in public areas, and a computer station are available at this hotel. Enjoy the free self-serve breakfast each morning. Luggage storage, ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
No issues and high marks all around. Staff was great at checkin and out and during stay. Included breakfast was just right and the daily free wine and cheese plus other goodies was a treat. Would highly recommend to anyone heading to SF area. Location is perfect, block away from Haight and across ...

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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3 Star Hotels San Rafael

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