What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in San Francisco?

A motel is a good option if you're planning to tour around San Francisco. These escapes are typically found close to airports and highways, offer on-site parking and come with basic services and amenities. Check in to a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger range of rooms and more amenities like a fitness centre, lobby and free WiFi, you can expect to pay more for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in San Francisco?

Keep your budget in check at one of our 3-star hotels with free breakfast in San Francisco. Wake up and grab a juice or coffee at Inn At Union Square , which comes with premium bedding and designer toiletries. Golden Gate Hotel is another stay that provides your morning drinks and meal without an extra cost.

Do any 3-star hotels in San Francisco have a pool?

Plan a little poolside recreation at The Phoenix Hotel . Or switch from sightseeing to laid-back days by the water at Handlery Union Square Hotel . Both these 3-star accommodation with pools are situated in San Francisco, where the summer months are June, July and August. Average temperatures range from 15ºC at night to 25ºC during the day in September, the warmest month of the year.

What 3-star hotels in San Francisco have an on-site restaurant?

Book a room in one of Expedia's San Francisco escapes with an on-site restaurant and there'll be no need to venture far beyond your room when you need a bite to eat. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square and Kensington Park Hotel are two 3-star properties with this handy perk on the menu. The first also has amenities like blackout curtains and a pillow menu, while the second includes a fireplace in the lobby and free WiFi.

Do any 3-star hotels in San Francisco have WiFi?

Certainly. Inn At Union Square and Handlery Union Square Hotel are among our 3-star hotels in San Francisco with WiFi. Select one of these getaways to easily access weather reports, travel news and local insights. Remember, this useful amenity may be complimentary or incur an extra cost.

What 3-star hotels in San Francisco have parking?

A couple of our favourites are Handlery Union Square Hotel and The Donatello . Both these 3-star options in San Francisco offer parking, making it easy for you to get behind the wheel and go. Up for some sightseeing opportunities outside the city? Buckle up and hit the road. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and California's Great America are two favourite day trip options from the centre of San Francisco.

Do any 3-star hotels in San Francisco have rooms with a kitchenette?

Prepare easy meals and snacks in your kitchenette at The Donatello . Also featuring premium bedding and a spa, this 3-star pick is a great choice if you're staying in San Francisco for a while and looking for some home comforts. Club Wyndham Canterbury also has in-room cooking facilities. Other conveniences here include free WiFi and dry cleaning and laundry services.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in San Francisco?

Travellers seeking an affordable and comfortable San Francisco stay often choose Handlery Union Square Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.16 kilometres west of the centre, comes with hypo-allergenic bedding and pool sun loungers. Want another suggestion? Situated 0.16 kilometres northwest of downtown and featuring a pillowtop mattress and designer toiletries, Inn At Union Square is another favourite among guests.

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Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in San Francisco. On top of comfortable surroundings, these more affordable properties include a wealth of amenities like complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee maker and gym equipment. A 4-star hotel offers a classier ambience with enhanced features such as an on-site spa, indoor or outdoor swimming pool and bigger rooms. No matter your preferred hotel style or budget, we have what you're looking for.

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