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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 spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.
A lobby with a reception desk, green chairs, a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a wall-mounted clock.

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
shalaka
£124
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.
A marina with several yachts docked in front of a multi-story hotel with balconies.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple parking spaces.
A sign for The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay, featuring a bird and wave design.

2. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
San Leandro
United States
Judy
£69
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, multiple seating areas, and wooden doors labeled "BATHROOM 1" and "BATHROOM 2".
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden door.
An indoor swimming pool with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a skylight ceiling.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a beverage cooler.

3. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Ayanara
£97
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire feature, and umbrellas.
A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a large building and a smaller annex.
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a flat-screen TV, a red office chair, a grey sofa, and a small round table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of a bridge and water.

4. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Caroll
£114
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

5. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United Kingdom
Katherine
£127
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.
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.
A spacious cafe with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a variety of seating options including tables and benches.

6. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Marcus
£84
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Pickwick Hotel
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.

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Paul
£78
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.
A modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.
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.

8. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
San Antonio
United States
Ronald William Christopher
£78
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating areas with cushions and potted plants.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, stone wall, and a large arched window.
An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire pit.

9. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
Ocean Colony
United States
Rahul
£147
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Half Moon Bay Lodge
A lobby with patterned carpet, blue and patterned chairs, a reception desk, and a chandelier.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple balconies.
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, including lounge chairs and tables, and a building with multiple balconies in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

10. Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Airport District
United States
Kitzia
£56
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'SONESTA' sign, surrounded by trees and a parking area.

11. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Ildefonso
£123
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.
A restaurant with indoor seating, large windows, and a view of an outdoor pool area.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool in the background.
A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a lobby sign.

12. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Leander
£138
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Dinah's Garden Hotel
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.
The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 'Entrance Only' and 'Clearance 9-6', and the hotel's name displayed prominently.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

13. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Miren
£141
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.
A reception desk with the name 'Maple Tree Inn' in gold lettering on the wall.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a covered seating area.
A dining table with a meal consisting of a salad, grilled meat, beans, and a glass of red wine.

14. Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
Sunnyvale
Canada
Xiaohui
Maple Tree Inn
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building 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.

15. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Prakhar
£118
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.
A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a visible ground-level cafe.
A lobby with a dark wood floor, a grey upholstered armchair, and a reception desk with a modern design.
A man pouring a drink at a bar with a modern interior, including pendant lighting and a visible seating area in the background.

16. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
United States
Miria
£85
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
King George Hotel
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large orange sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A hotel with a brick pathway, lush greenery, and a balcony with a railing.
A lush outdoor area with a variety of plants, including ferns and flowering bushes, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a building with balconies in the background.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Millbrae
United States
Maria
£126
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a colorful rug.
An outdoor patio area with seating and a building in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with curtains.

18. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Oyster Point
United States
reginald
£106
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
A modern lobby with a wooden wall, seating area, and a flat-screen TV.
A gym with treadmills, a spinning machine, and various exercise equipment.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
Downtown South San Francisco
United States
Juan
£116
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.
A spacious lounge area with a large window offering a view of the desert landscape, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a restaurant named "GRILLE ONE."
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of greenery.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Bayfront
United States
Jean
£123
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
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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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