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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, (5,713 reviews)
"great location, welcoming staff, clean room."
United States
Haining
The price is £114
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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, (1,793 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jeff
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

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, (2,722 reviews)
"Friendly staff, airport shuttle service a big plus."
United States
MARISSA
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,250 reviews)
"it was clean and staff was very pleasant. "
United States
Jacek
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
The Pickwick Hotel

Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth
3.5 star property
Downtown Mammoth Lakes
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (934 reviews)
"One of the best ski resort hotel I have ever stayed. "
United States
Rongxuan
The price is £158
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Outbound Mammoth

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,876 reviews)
"Great hotel, good breakfasts and quick check in"
United States
Starling
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,108 reviews)
"Clean, great location, staff very friendly. "
United States
Alejandra
The price is £137
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,154 reviews)
"Clean great location great breakfast Beds comfy"
United States
Zorintha Ann
The price is £172
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,734 reviews)
"Quality, staff and value make Maple Tree Inn my go to stay when in the area."
United States
Brad
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Maple Tree Inn

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
North San Jose
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,546 reviews)
"Great hotel and location "
United States
Sara
The price is £108
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,444 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel."
United States
ed
The price is £110
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
3.0 star property
Oyster Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,101 reviews)
"great stay"
Canada
Abayomi
The price is £107
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Governors Inn Hotel

Governors Inn Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Sacramento
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,120 reviews)
"The lady who served the breakfast she was amazing "
United States
Fernando
The price is £127
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Governors Inn Hotel

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, (2,439 reviews)
"Overall stay was good "
United States
Ganesh
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.8 out of 10, (2,256 reviews)
"Decent room "
United States
A.
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
3.0 star property
Millbrae
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,651 reviews)
"Great place to stay and professional place. "
United States
Bernadette
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

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

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
3.0 star property
Shoreview
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,111 reviews)
"Great place to stay! "
United States
Evalee
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,268 reviews)
"Nice hotel and close to Union Square."
United States
Kurt
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
San Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Nice big hotel with a great breakfast and friendly staff. "
United States
Jonathan
The price is £111
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
3.0 star property
Rosemary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,834 reviews)
"Many time I stay there I like it"
United States
Irina
The price is £97
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
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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.