3 Star Hotels in Northern California, United States of America

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Top Northern California 3 Star Hotels

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (2089)
"Great to stay there"
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4448)
"Great place to stay! "
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2661)
"Location was great for the price."
The price is €163
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4478)
"It's our go-to place to stay when we're in the area."
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

The Dylan at SFO

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1727)
"Excellent location, not too far from the airport!!…"
The Dylan at SFO

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1193)
"everything was great, service food and location!!"
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1420)
"Nice place to stay "
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Half Moon Bay Lodge

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1010)
"Great stay!"
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Half Moon Bay Lodge

Aloft San Francisco Airport

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2160)
"Nice place to stay"
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1173)
"Great stay"
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1447)
"Nice stay and convenient to the airport."
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1302)
"Great place "
The Monterey Hotel

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2095)
"Nice hotel, conveniently located to local attractions"
The price is €169
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

3.0 star property
5.8 out of 10, (2110)
"Very close to Oakland International airport."
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1068)
"Great stay "
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1664)
"Very comfortable rooms and clean quiet nice area "
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1509)
"Love this Hotel. This was my 3rd or 4th stay here. "
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2832)
"Love this property every time I stay here. "
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1201)
"Fantastic accommodations and location! Room was clean, quiet and safe. Breakfast was really nice, and staff super accommodating. I would stay there again in a heartbeat! "
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Maple Tree Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2212)
"Breakfast was excellent, friendly atmosphere."
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Maple Tree Inn
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Northern California?
There is a range of 3-star hotels in and around Northern California. Expedia customers highly recommend Handlery Union Square Hotel in San Francisco. It features a sauna and designer toiletries, and is approximately 0.16 kilometres west of the downtown area. Inn At Union Square is another top choice. Around 0.16 kilometres northwest of the centre of San Francisco, it offers hypo-allergenic bedding and designer toiletries.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Northern California?
The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Northern California will be the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are generally more economical and come with the amenities and services you need for your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can look forward to a little bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket interiors, luxury toiletries and extras like on-site spa centres.