3 Star Hotels in Northern California, United States of America

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Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
South San Francisco
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,732 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Florence
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

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, (5,119 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Carlos Emiro
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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, (2,598 reviews)
"Room was clean view was amazing , staff was friendly "
United States
Nahom
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,084 reviews)
"Nice staff, prime location "
United States
Donn Carlo
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
The Pickwick Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,808 reviews)
"The room was great and the breakfast was good."
United States
Cynthia
The price is €139
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,845 reviews)
"Clean Room, Nice Staff, Safe, Close to airport"
United States
Tiffeny
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
The Dylan at SFO

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.6 out of 10, (2,228 reviews)
"Great spotless and quiet"
United States
Melissa
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
Millbrae
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
John Aldrane
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,138 reviews)
"Great location love the historical feel "
United States
Steve
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,238 reviews)
"Great experience I plan to stay here again. "
United States
Esteban
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Governors Inn Hotel

Governors Inn Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Sacramento
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,001 reviews)
"Staff was great, breakfast was a nice perk"
United States
Lilian
Governors Inn Hotel

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
San Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Very good breakfast "
United States
Gerald
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
Rosemary
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,664 reviews)
"Loved my stay here. Clean and staff was so friendly. "
United States
Alma
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great property! "
United States
Leif
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,558 reviews)
"Great room and beds, breakfast was amazing "
United States
Donald
Maple Tree Inn

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Every thing and all of the staff were just perfect. Love th w holidaydecorations!"
United States
Michael
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Dinah's Garden Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
3.0 star property
Millbrae
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,530 reviews)
"Great breakfast and nice and clean hotel. Definitely would stay again:))"
United States
Jennifer
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,936 reviews)
"Great overall stay, friendly staff"
United States
Brian
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport
3.0 star property
Airport District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,631 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Martha
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
3.0 star property
Oyster Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,937 reviews)
"Clean room and easy access to the airport. "
United States
Ayaz
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
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