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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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Our top choices for San Mateo 3-star hotels

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

1. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
John
€150
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.

2. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Maria
€157
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Jay
€156
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables set for guests, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, multiple seating areas, and wooden doors labeled "BATHROOM 1" and "BATHROOM 2".

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Kimberly
€122
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
A lobby with patterned carpet, blue and patterned chairs, a reception desk, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple balconies.
The exterior of the Oakland Airport Executive Hotel with a clear sign, modern architecture, and well-maintained landscaping.

5. Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Airport District
United States
Jean Mario
€69
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.
A marina with several yachts docked in front of a multi-story hotel with balconies.
A heated outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a fence and a building with illuminated signs.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple parking spaces.

6. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
San Leandro
United States
Sofia
€89
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'SONESTA' sign, surrounded by trees and a parking area.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
A modern interior with wooden paneling, a refrigerated display, and a microwave.

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Jerardo
€146
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and buildings. There is a desk with a telephone and a lamp.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.

8. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
James
€140
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.
A hotel lobby with a red patterned carpet, two white armchairs, a sofa with red cushions, a coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.

9. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Jesus
€103
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Pickwick Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a grey armchair, a small round table, and a floor lamp.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a beige sofa, a small table, and two chairs.
A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.

10. Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Jesus
€118
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.
A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a fireplace.

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
San Antonio
United States
Evelyn
€134
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a central island with fruits and jars.
A modern dining area with a large rectangular table surrounded by upholstered chairs, a decorative chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

12. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Greg
€202
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool in the background.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large TV, and a reception desk.
A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a lobby sign.

13. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Megan
€172
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Dinah's Garden Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.

14. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Rafael
€136
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".
A building entrance with a wooden door, a lantern, and a planter with flowers.
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating areas with cushions and potted plants.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, stone wall, and a large arched window.

15. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
Ocean Colony
United States
Craig
€201
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Half Moon Bay Lodge
A modern hotel entrance with a covered patio, columns, and a fountain.
A room with a large window overlooking a garden with trees and a water feature.
A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling and walls, large windows, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

16. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Julie
€263
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.
A modern reception area with a green wall, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.
An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.
A modern interior with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street and buildings outside.

17. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
Christin
€132
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Dylan at SFO
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with modern furniture.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, a fireplace, and seating areas.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, benches, and weightlifting equipment.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
Hayward
United States
Deva
€98
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
An outdoor patio area with seating and a building in the background.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar area with shelves.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a colorful rug.

19. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Oyster Point
United States
Ebony
€126
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
A hotel lobby with a central reception desk, large columns, and hanging pendant lights.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in wine rack, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a television.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

20. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
The East Side
United States
Karina
€113
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
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What are the best 3-star hotels in San Mateo?
Expedia travellers recommend Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO, an IHG Hotel. It comes with WiFi and front desk services, and is around 3 kilometres north of central San Mateo. Stone Villa Inn is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 3 kilometres southeast of downtown, it offers a cafe and premium bedding.
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