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A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.
A spacious lobby with a fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.
A buffet area with various food items and a coffee station.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large potted plants.

1. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
Martin
£129
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern chandeliers, and a bar area.
Outdoor lounge chairs and tables arranged in a semi-circle, with a brick wall and potted plants in the background.
A well-maintained garden with trimmed hedges, a pathway, and a building with a sloped roof.
A reception area with a brick wall, a reception desk, a computer monitor, and a plant.

2. Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly
Northwest Fresno
United States
michael
£59
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Piccadilly
A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a wall decorated with photos. There is a wooden shelf with decorative items and a hanging light fixture.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with a pier and mountains in the distance.
A modern building with a sign reading "sandcastle" and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

3. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Alex
£194
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a kitchenette.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a coffee table with a pitcher and glasses.
A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, and a dresser.

4. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Rosemary
United States
Giselle
£107
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.
A modern lounge area with round tables and sofas, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with curtains.
A room with a mirrored wall, wooden paneling, and two sofas facing a television.
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

5. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
North San Jose
United States
Chiquanna
£108
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.

6. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
£159
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Carmel Mission Inn
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.
An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.
A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.

7. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Dan
£96
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Historic Santa Maria Inn
A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and two bedside lamps.
An outdoor grill attached to a brick wall, with a table and chairs nearby.
A modern hotel room with a kitchen, dining area, and living room. It includes a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a sofa.

8. Sonesta ES Suites Fresno

Sonesta ES Suites Fresno
North Fresno
United States
Guillermo
£90
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Sonesta ES Suites Fresno
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire pit.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and pendant lighting.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, a long wooden table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

9. Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Rosemary
United States
Jasmine
£109
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.
A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.
A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
United States
Cindy
£113
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A hotel entrance with a flag, a covered parking area, and a building with a flat roof.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a glass door leading inside.
A restaurant with a table set for two, a large painting on the wall, and a sign for 'Steak & Anchor.'
A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, seating areas, a reception desk, and a food service area.

11. Piccadilly Inn Airport

Piccadilly Inn Airport
Fresno
United States
Ani
£65
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Piccadilly Inn Airport
A stone building with a metal gate, a pergola, and signs indicating ice soft drinks and pool hours.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A gazebo with a hot tub, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

12. Adelaide Inn

Adelaide Inn
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Benito
£79
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Adelaide Inn
A large, multi-story lodge with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a snow-covered landscape.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a stone fireplace, and a balcony with a view of mountains.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, a sofa, and a view of mountains through large windows.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a white sink, wooden chairs, and large windows with a mountain view.

13. Juniper Springs Resort

Juniper Springs Resort
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Mona
£164
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Juniper Springs Resort
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, ottomans, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.
A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.

14. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Rachelle
£139
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window overlooking a snowy landscape.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a dog.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a stone wall. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a ceiling fan.

15. Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth
Downtown Mammoth Lakes
United States
Cameron
£129
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Outbound Mammoth
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a view.
A modern lobby with seating arrangements, a large window with a cityscape view, and a decorative wall piece.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Hyatt Place" sign, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

16. Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Downtown San Jose
United States
Robert
£125
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
An outdoor patio with a fire pit and wooden rocking chairs, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a brick facade.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, decorative wall panels, and contemporary lighting fixtures.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

17. Oxford Suites Paso Robles

Oxford Suites Paso Robles
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Bourlien
£119
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Oxford Suites Paso Robles
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.
A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

18. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Jose
£168
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large arched window, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and two paintings on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.

19. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
Canada
Li hua
£126
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hotel Pacific
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a seating area.
A spacious lobby with red seating, white columns, and a chandelier.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a brick patio, and a covered seating area with chairs and a table.
A courtyard with a fountain, tables with white tablecloths, and a tall, narrow heater.

20. Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North

Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North
North Fresno
United States
Esther
£59
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North
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The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I had an amazing stay. The building itself was beautiful with high ceilings and friendly staff. There are plenty of places to eat close by and the hotel is not too far from Cannery Row. There is only street parking available but I had not problem finding parking nearby for overnight. If you like staying in hotels with charm and history I would highly recommend this location."
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Central California?
If you're visiting Las Vegas for your Central California getaway, you'll find some comfortable 3-star hotels. Many travellers select Hilton Grand Holidays Club Flamingo Las Vegas. Around 0.1 mi northeast of downtown, it offers a terrace and a deep soaking bathtub. Another top-rated option is Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Check in here and you'll have access to a pillowtop mattress and a garden, and be approximately 0.2 mi north of the centre.
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