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Our top choices for Northern California 3-star hotels

Exterior

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 star property
Bayfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,816 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Ethan
The price is £100
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Balcony

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
San Leandro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,525 reviews)
"Everything was amazing, including the breakfast!!"
United States
Maria
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Bar (on property)

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
South San Francisco
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,862 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Mustapha
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,890 reviews)
"Rooms were really clean, great staff, great places nearby"
United States
Abhay
The price is £128
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Garden

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
Rosemary
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (781 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, bed and pillows were very comfortable, it was quiet and not overpriced"
United States
Gerald
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
Exterior

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
3.0 star property
Rosemary
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,124 reviews)
"Breakfast is lot's of selection, Service and Fresh , Bar also have Good Foods Options, Good selection of Beer, always very good service."
United States
Roy
The price is £107
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Terrace/patio

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,871 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, great stay"
United States
Benjamin
The price is £135
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Exterior

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,238 reviews)
"Good hotel in good location."
United States
Gonzalo
The price is £153
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Courtyard

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,781 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Janine
The price is £203
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Carmel Mission Inn
Lobby sitting area

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,871 reviews)
"Very nice hotel"
United States
Jiaming
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
The Dylan at SFO
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,834 reviews)
"Room was clean and had a nice breakfast buffet. "
United States
Maren
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Maple Tree Inn
Lobby

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.8 out of 10, (2,227 reviews)
"My husband and I really enjoyed staying at your hotel. Being very unfamiliar with the Oakland airport area we did not venture out. We enjoyed relaxing with a couple cocktails. We stayed in and had dinner and breakfast. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean. Parking was close and safe. The room temperature was very comfortable"
United States
Gordon
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Lobby sitting area

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,308 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,534 reviews)
"A good place to stay"
United States
Thomas
The price is £119
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,206 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is £159
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Exterior

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
North San Jose
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,620 reviews)
"Great staff , clean hotel! Loved the stay there."
United States
Alondra
The price is £117
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Exterior

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
3.0 star property
Sunrise
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,679 reviews)
"The room was very clean and comfortable."
United States
Dennis
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
Restaurant

The Mosser

The Mosser
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Had all the basics covered, and was clean and nice enough for our short stay. Great walkable location with lots of transit nearby."
United States
Mariah
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The Mosser
Property amenity

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,379 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, very clean,"
United States
Kristen
The price is £168
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Lobby

Oxford Suites Redding

Oxford Suites Redding
3.0 star property
Hilltop
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,091 reviews)
"Stayed twice and would visit again."
United States
Ievgen
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Oxford Suites Redding
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

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The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Ideal location and friendly staff! There is no air conditioner, but it only got a little warm in the late afternoon. They gave us a couple of fans."
Toni 2-night trip
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The Monterey Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Northern California?
There is a range of 3-star hotels in and around Northern California. Expedia customers highly recommend Handlery Union Square Hotel in San Francisco. It features a sauna and designer toiletries, and is approximately 0.1 mi west of the downtown area. Inn At Union Square is another top choice. Around 0.1 mi northwest of the centre of San Francisco, it offers hypo-allergenic bedding and designer toiletries.
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