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Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

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, (1702)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Florence
The price is 2.407.905 ₫
2.847.035 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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, (4947)
"Rooms were great, staff was great, location was great. "
United States
Jonathan
The price is 3.138.030 ₫
3.693.305 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Exterior
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

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, (2533)
"Perfect for a pre flight stop."
United States
Leonard
The price is 2.452.410 ₫
2.788.364 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Front of property – evening/night
The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1053)
"Friendly staff, clean, nice lobby, fun old hotel in a great location "
United States
Sharon
The price is 3.003.543 ₫
3.529.163 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
The Pickwick Hotel
Terrace/patio
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4752)
"Very pleasant experience and decent breakfast. "
Canada
michael
The price is 3.186.551 ₫
3.592.836 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Lobby sitting area
The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1831)
"Very clean and great staff."
United States
Michael
The price is 2.857.401 ₫
3.404.126 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
The Dylan at SFO
Pool
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.6 out of 10, (2216)
" Good value "
United States
Sergio
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Exterior
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
Millbrae
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2954)
"Great location, clean and comfortable room."
United States
Thomas
The price is 2.599.818 ₫
3.007.860 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Lobby sitting area
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3055)
"Best location, friendly staff, had a wonderful time stayed! "
United States
Kalinda
The price is 1.997.262 ₫
2.359.969 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Exterior
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2233)
"Great hotel, great staff, good bar, noisy because of the Airport."
United States
Simon
The price is 2.876.885 ₫
3.306.835 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Water View | Balcony view
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
San Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Wonderful place with delicious breakfast "
United States
Abdias
The price is 3.207.836 ₫
3.727.345 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
View from property
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2458)
"Great room and beds, breakfast was amazing "
United States
Donald
The price is 2.327.501 ₫
2.629.082 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Maple Tree Inn
Front of property
Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Love staying at this property. Our go to place "
United States
Brian
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Garden
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

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, (1485)
"Great garden! Good breakfast."
United States
Michelle
The price is 3.048.372 ₫
3.503.951 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Exterior
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1839)
"Great stay. "
United States
Jon
The price is 4.244.282 ₫
4.995.309 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Property amenity
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport
3.0 star property
Airport District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1596)
"Great Stay, Great Service/Staff, Will Return to this Hotel in a heartbeat "
United States
Nick
The price is 2.583.476 ₫
3.001.869 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport
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Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
3.0 star property
Oyster Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1884)
"always a great stay"
United States
Marco
The price is 2.505.150 ₫
2.998.928 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Gazebo
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fremont / Silicon Valley

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fremont / Silicon Valley

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fremont / Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
Bayside
6.8 out of 10, (1418)
"Courteous staff."
United States
Mark
The price is 2.054.223 ₫
2.259.645 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fremont / Silicon Valley
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great little hotel with super friendly staff! "
United States
Kelly
The price is 3.296.250 ₫
3.807.169 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Terrace/patio
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1284)
"Great overnight stay and across the street from the Bay Street shopping district."
United States
Sasha
The price is 2.506.205 ₫
3.107.445 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is 3.788.050 ₫ per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
3.788.050 ₫
5.670.311 ₫ total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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Nestled between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, this vibrant city offers Japanese gardens and hiking trails in Coyote Point Park. Families love the interactive CuriOdyssey science museum, while shoppers flock to Hillsdale Shopping Centre for retail therapy after farmers market visits.

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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 3 km north of central San Mateo. Stone Villa Inn is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 3 km southeast of downtown, it offers a cafe and premium bedding.
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