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A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.
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.

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
shalaka
3.879.400 ₫
4.566.086 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.
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 multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.

2. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Marcus
2.620.101 ₫
3.078.619 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Pickwick Hotel
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 dining area with multiple tables set for guests, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden door.

3. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Ayanara
3.025.280 ₫
3.439.592 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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.
The exterior of the Oakland Airport Executive Hotel with a clear sign, modern architecture, and well-maintained landscaping.
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, including lounge chairs and tables, and a building with multiple balconies in the background.

4. Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Airport District
United States
Kitzia
1.774.483 ₫
2.058.400 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
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.

5. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Paul
2.132.040 ₫
2.518.285 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A room with a yellow sofa, a white bedside table, and a decorative palm tree lamp.
A courtyard with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a building in the background.
A poolside area with wicker furniture, umbrellas, and a view of a building with striped awnings.
A modern interior with a staircase, a yellow sofa, red chairs, and a blue carpet.

6. Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Sunnyvale
United States
Orly
2.637.992 ₫
2.972.885 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.
A heated outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a fence and a building with illuminated signs.
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.

7. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
San Leandro
United States
Judy
2.132.040 ₫
2.430.656 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

8. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Andrea
4.283.640 ₫
5.041.630 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Handlery Union Square 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.

9. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Ildefonso
3.468.640 ₫
4.183.998 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot in front.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and a 'Welcome' sign.
A garden pathway with a bench, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

10. Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Downtown Sacramento
United States
Fanny
3.625.120 ₫
4.248.460 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a coffee table with a pitcher and glasses.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a kitchenette.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, desk, and lamp.

11. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Rosemary
United States
Giselle
3.233.920 ₫
3.764.387 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.
A modern lounge area with round tables and sofas, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with curtains.
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A room with a mirrored wall, wooden paneling, and two sofas facing a television.

12. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
North San Jose
United States
Chiquanna
3.312.160 ₫
3.827.960 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

13. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
4.997.201 ₫
5.943.099 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Carmel Mission 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 spacious lobby with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and potted plants.

14. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Prakhar
3.697.818 ₫
4.169.289 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".
An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire pit.
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating areas with cushions and potted plants.
A building entrance with a wooden door, a lantern, and a planter with flowers.

15. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
Ocean Colony
United States
Rahul
4.437.382 ₫
5.197.082 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Half Moon Bay Lodge
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire pit.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, a long wooden table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and pendant lighting.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

16. Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Rosemary
United States
Jasmine
3.338.240 ₫
3.851.233 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
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.
A modern cafe with yellow chairs, a bar area, and large windows.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.

17. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Celeste
3.312.160 ₫
3.807.162 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A restaurant interior with a dark blue tiled floor, wooden tables and chairs, a wine cooler, and a wall-mounted TV.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Oxford Suites, a large building with multiple floors, and a landscaped area with plants and a curb.
A modern lounge with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a mural of barrels on the wall.

18. Oxford Suites Sonoma County

Oxford Suites Sonoma County
Rohnert Park
United States
Allen
3.262.608 ₫
4.016.685 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Oxford Suites Sonoma County
A large, multi-story lodge with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a snow-covered landscape.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a stone fireplace, and a balcony with a view of mountains.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, a sofa, and a view of mountains through large windows.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a stone wall.

19. Juniper Springs Resort

Juniper Springs Resort
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Mike
4.342.320 ₫
5.780.371 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Juniper Springs Resort
A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.
A reception area with a mural of a bridge and trees, two reception desks, and a clock on the wall.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a bench press.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
Sunrise
United States
Rida
2.169.856 ₫
2.527.882 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
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3.957.635 ₫ total
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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 0.16 km west of the downtown area. Inn At Union Square is another top choice. Around 0.16 km 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.

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