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Top Northern California 3 Star Hotels

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4291)
"Well located, clean, good sized rooms perfect for our family visit."
The price is £112
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Exterior

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1904)
"Perfectly adequate airport hotel for a great price."
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Lobby

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1497)
"Great stay! "
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Redding
Lobby

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Redding

3.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2462)
"Very accommodating staff and nice room."
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Redding
Outbound Mammoth
American cuisine

Outbound Mammoth

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (432)
"Great stay"
The price is £144
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Outbound Mammoth
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Terrace/patio

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1195)
"Great accommodations."
The price is £125
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Exterior

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2840)
"Very friendly staff, great room, and exceptional breakfast"
The price is £97
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Garden

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1324)
"We had a great stay. The property was beautiful."
The price is £128
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Exterior

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2530)
"Great stay! "
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The Dylan at SFO
Lobby sitting area

The Dylan at SFO

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1675)
"It’s a wonderful stay!"
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
The Dylan at SFO
The Monterey Hotel
Front of property

The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1235)
"was very historical and beautiful"
The price is £133
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
The Monterey Hotel
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Terrace/patio

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4395)
"Nice property with breakfast too"
The price is £196
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1393)
"Great place to stay "
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2042)
"Nice stay - clean, freindly staff."
The price is £137
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Mammoth Mountain Inn
Lobby sitting area

Mammoth Mountain Inn

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1043)
"Great place to stay"
The price is £202
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Mammoth Mountain Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1586)
"Very nice and clean hotel with excellent customer service all around! "
The price is £196
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Carmel Mission Inn
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
Ropes course (team building)

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (911)
"Absolutely a great stay. "
The price is £198
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Outdoor pool

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

3.0 star property
5.8 out of 10, (2051)
"Quick and affordable, all around great place. "
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"This is a great hotel. They had a great breakfast."
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
Exterior

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1306)
"It was good place to stay one night."
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is £192 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£192
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,750 reviews)
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Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian

10/10 Excellent
"This will be my go to hotel for anytime I need to stay near downtown San Francisco. The staff were nice, the restaurant and bar was nice to have in its place. The staff were very helpful too. The site does have only one elevator, but you are not waiting for it for long. "
Virginia 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Julian
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The Monterey Hotel was great find. Location was really good and the hotel was quaint and charming. The public areas were a little worn out but the rooms were in good shape and the bed was very comfortable. "
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Monterey Hotel

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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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Northern California?
The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Northern California will be the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are generally more economical and come with the amenities and services you need for your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can look forward to a little bit more at a 4-star hotel --- think upmarket interiors, luxury toiletries and extras like on-site spa centres.