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A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
Room
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

1. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Jorge
£145
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.

2. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sebastian Pablo
£116
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Jinyu
£91
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, multiple seating areas, and wooden doors labeled "BATHROOM 1" and "BATHROOM 2".
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden door.

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Kerry Jimenez
£97
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple parking spaces.
A heated outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a fence and a building with illuminated signs.
A sign for The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay, featuring a bird and wave design.

5. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
San Leandro
United States
Johalis
£97
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.
A modern interior with wooden paneling, a refrigerated display, and a microwave.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Yuan
£117
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and buildings. There is a desk with a telephone and a lamp.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

7. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Provimar
£120
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.
A spacious cafe with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a variety of seating options including tables and benches.
A hotel lobby with a red patterned carpet, two white armchairs, a sofa with red cushions, a coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

8. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ian
£96
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Pickwick Hotel
Garden
A modern hotel room with a large window, a beige sofa, a small table, and two chairs.
A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a grey armchair, a small round table, and a floor lamp.

9. Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Karina
£104
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.
A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a fireplace.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

10. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
San Antonio
United States
Wesley
£108
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables.
A modern dining area with a large rectangular table surrounded by upholstered chairs, a decorative chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

11. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
MELISSA
£172
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.
A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a lobby sign.
A restaurant with indoor seating, large windows, and a view of an outdoor pool area.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large TV, and a reception desk.

12. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Megan
£133
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Dinah's Garden Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.
A modern cafe with yellow chairs, a bar area, and large windows.

13. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Scott
£124
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, stone wall, and a large arched window.
A building entrance with a wooden door, a lantern, and a planter with flowers.
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating areas with cushions and potted plants.

14. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
Ocean Colony
United States
Craig
£135
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Half Moon Bay Lodge
A modern hotel entrance with a covered patio, columns, and a fountain.
A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling and walls, large windows, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A landscaped outdoor area with a bench, a tree, and a building with large windows.

15. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Jonathan
£128
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.
A modern reception area with a green wall, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.
A modern storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."
An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

16. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
George
£105
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Dylan at SFO
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with modern furniture.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, a fireplace, and seating areas.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'La Quinta by Wyndham,' a parking lot, and a clear sky.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, benches, and weightlifting equipment.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
Hayward
United States
Deva
£72
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
Exterior
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar area with shelves.
An outdoor patio area with seating and a building in the background.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a colorful rug.

18. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Oyster Point
United States
Sakshi
£100
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a central reception desk, large columns, and hanging pendant lights.
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a building with large windows.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

19. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
The East Side
United States
kathrina
£86
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.
A reception area with a mosaic wall, a blue counter, and a tiled floor.
Room
A hotel entrance with a black awning, brick facade, and a fire escape.

20. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Linh
£121
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hotel Julian
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What are the best 3-star hotels in San Mateo?
Expedia travellers recommend Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO, an IHG Hotel. It comes with WiFi and front desk services, and is around 2 mi north of central San Mateo. Stone Villa Inn is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 2 mi southeast of downtown, it offers a cafe and premium bedding.
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