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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, (2,768 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Ethan
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

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, (5,841 reviews)
"It was a very nice and clean place to stay!"
Canada
Joan
The price is €181
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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, (2,464 reviews)
"Short stay but more than satisfactory."
United States
Cathy
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,891 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and staff, very clean and comfortable, close to restaurants and close to the airport"
United States
Mirta
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,165 reviews)
"Nice staff and everything was close enough to do stuff"
United States
Bryan
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Handlery Union Square Hotel

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, (1,194 reviews)
"Clean room, Nice staff"
United States
LUCIA
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Loved our stay here - beautiful gardens and ponds made it a unique experience c"
United States
Anna
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Dinah's Garden Hotel

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,183 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is €171
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,774 reviews)
"Room is clean, place is quiet, staff are helpful, good breakfast."
United States
Arlene
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Maple Tree Inn

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
North San Jose
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,594 reviews)
"Pleasant quiet stay, very polite staff"
United States
David
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,484 reviews)
"Great place with excellent service."
United States
Ray
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
San Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,034 reviews)
"Nice big hotel with a great breakfast and friendly staff. "
United States
Jonathan
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

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, (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and well run."
United States
Amanda
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.8 out of 10, (2,232 reviews)
"M"
United States
James
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
3.0 star property
Oyster Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,159 reviews)
"Very clean, the bed was comfortable and the staff friendly."
United States
Kadegra
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

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, (2,371 reviews)
"Location is very convenient, good amenities and good parking space."
United States
Audie
The price is €201
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
3.5 star property
Santa Clara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,377 reviews)
"The outdoor pool was really lovely."
United States
Sarah
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
3.0 star property
Sunrise
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,634 reviews)
"The hotel is safe and quiet."
United States
Lan
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,743 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Francisco
The price is €211
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Carmel Mission Inn

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
Rosemary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,892 reviews)
"Great location to stay at and so close to everything."
United States
Ciera
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
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