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4 Star Hotels in Central California, California

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Tonight
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Tomorrow
29 Sept - 30 Sept
This weekend
2 Oct - 4 Oct
Next weekend
9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for Central California 4-star hotels

1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
United States
Anca
€264
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
paola
€307
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. The Westin San Jose

The Westin San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
Nicholas
€150
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Westin San Jose

4. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
United States
Melvinj
€259
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

5. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
United States
Kristine
€336
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

6. Limelight Mammoth

Limelight Mammoth
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Sara
€209
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Limelight Mammoth

7. Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles

Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
Estrella District
United States
Kamyar
€238
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles

8. Signia by Hilton San Jose

Signia by Hilton San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
Bridget
€224
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Signia by Hilton San Jose

9. Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Hotel Valencia Santana Row
San Jose
United States
Shannon
€284
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hotel Valencia Santana Row

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Brooke
€146
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Bakersfield
United States
donna
€112
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

12. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
United States
Katherine
€227
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

13. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
Retreat
United States
Andrea
€346
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

14. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center

Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
Visalia
United States
Lilly
€150
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center

15. DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
Rosemary
United States
Chen-Hsun
€151
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

16. Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
Veronica
€180
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hilton San Jose

17. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
United States
Erica
€200
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Chaminade Resort & Spa

18. Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
Downtown San Luis Obispo
United States
Lisa
€349
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel San Luis Obispo

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
Downtown Fresno
United States
William
€123
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center

20. The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
United States
William
€301
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
The Quail
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26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Room was beautiful, location AWESOME 👌 and food at the restaurant was delicious!"
Ana 1-night trip
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 4-star hotels in Central California?
If your Central California trip is taking you to Las Vegas, stay at The Cromwell. With a range of conveniences such as a resort and a pillowtop mattress, it earns top marks from many Expedia travellers. Another popular choice in this city is Horseshoe Las Vegas. It's also rated 4 stars and features treatment rooms and designer toiletries.
How much does it cost to stay in a 4-star hotel in Central California?
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Central California?
Give yourself the luxury treatment during your Central California escape by checking in to a 4-star hotel. As well as featuring upmarket surroundings, these retreats are typically packed with amenities such as bathrobes, large beds and more. A 5-star hotel will go above and beyond to make your stay an even more indulgent and unforgettable one. 24-hour concierge assistance, elegant décor and world-class dining are a few of the first-rate conveniences and services you'll likely have access to.

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