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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,044 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, great restaurant and nice staff. "
Canada
Melissa
The price is €227
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,577 reviews)
"Great hotel, very friendly front desk. "
United States
Rachael
The price is €250
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,461 reviews)
"Great place to stay, central located"
United States
Tami
The price is €325
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Monterey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (527 reviews)
"AC, parking, clean room (even with all the sand!), plenty of shopping & restaurants nearby, staff was BEYOND AMAZING!!!"
United States
Andrew
The price is €263
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
4.0 star property
Bakersfield
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,660 reviews)
"Breakfast was great"
United States
Eddie
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"The Dream Inn is always our go to spot. The hotel is close to everything fun, clean and the staff are great!"
United States
Cameron
The price is €250
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (895 reviews)
"Loved our stay here and would highly recommend!"
United States
Nathan
The price is €473
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

The Westin San Jose

The Westin San Jose
4.0 star property
Downtown San Jose
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Great stay for a night out in the city."
United States
Antonia
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
The Westin San Jose

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"The stay was nice "
United States
Michelle
The price is €169
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,230 reviews)
"This property has been completely transformed into a friendly, clean, and amenity heavy favorite of ours in Santa Cruz when we are traveling with our kids. Heads and tails above most of the other area hotels. "
United States
Justin
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (201 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and in a great location. Staff was extremely courteous and helpful!"
United States
Stephen
The price is €462
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (798 reviews)
"So many activities and the staff are extremely friendly/helpful."
United States
Mary
The price is €533
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The Quail

The Quail
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,013 reviews)
"Great place we will definitely return."
United States
Robbin
The price is €300
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
The Quail

Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose
4.0 star property
Downtown San Jose
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast dining experience "
United States
Mark
The price is €178
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Hilton San Jose

Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center

Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
4.0 star property
Visalia
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The property was very warm and welcoming, my family enjoyed our stay."
United States
Johanna
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center

Signia by Hilton San Jose

Signia by Hilton San Jose
4.0 star property
Downtown San Jose
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (867 reviews)
"great stay! "
United States
Nancy
The price is €181
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Signia by Hilton San Jose

The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection By Hilton

The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection By Hilton
4.0 star property
Paso Robles
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (160 reviews)
"Great place, love the pool"
United States
Pedro
The price is €251
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection By Hilton

Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Hotel Valencia Santana Row
4.0 star property
San Jose
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean, bed and pillows comfortable, staff were friendly and helpful. It was fun to be right on Santana Row for shopping and restaurants. "
United States
Anna
The price is €309
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Hotel Valencia Santana Row

DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
4.0 star property
Downtown Fresno
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great hotel for events right across the street at the convention center. "
United States
Courtney
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center

Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton

Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
South San Jose
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and great staff"
United States
Matthew
The price is €171
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
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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.
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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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