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Our top choices for Central California 4-star hotels

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.
An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.

1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
United States
Jennifer
5.572.174 ₫
6.615.000 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Josh
8.132.991 ₫
10.574.817 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A building facade with ornate architectural details, including a large arched window and decorative stonework.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, candles, and a towel rack.
A large hall with rows of chairs and a central aisle, a glass ceiling, and columns.
A hotel corridor with a checkered floor, arched ceilings, and directional signs.

3. The Westin San Jose

The Westin San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
Nicholas
3.665.154 ₫
4.419.884 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Westin San Jose
A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A spacious lobby with a central wooden structure, comfortable seating, and a glass ceiling.
A hotel with a waterfall feature in the front garden, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant trees.

4. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
United States
Humberto J
5.256.279 ₫
7.142.943 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.
A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.

5. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
United States
marie
8.366.028 ₫
9.652.175 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of a mountain.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

6. Limelight Mammoth

Limelight Mammoth
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Gurvinder
4.599.891 ₫
5.879.533 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Limelight Mammoth
An outdoor patio with a round metal table, two people seated, and a building with arched windows and a stone facade in the background.
A building with a blue dome and a bell tower, surrounded by vineyards and a rural landscape.
A room with a glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a desk.
A grand lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a bench, and a table with a floral arrangement.

7. Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles

Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
Estrella District
United States
Ratnesh
5.375.767 ₫
7.502.074 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
A spacious lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a modern chandelier.
A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise balls.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a chair, a desk, a TV, and a window with a city view.
A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a stage with a screen, and chandeliers.

8. Signia by Hilton San Jose

Signia by Hilton San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
Manuel
4.246.452 ₫
5.011.843 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Signia by Hilton San Jose
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.
A row of white wooden chairs with a unique design, arranged in a dining area with wooden flooring and a warm ceiling.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent entrance.
A spacious lobby with a red reception desk, wooden paneling, and a chandelier.

9. Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Collection

Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Collection
San Jose
United States
Shannon
7.010.789 ₫
8.185.037 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Collection
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Brooke
3.417.876 ₫
3.943.438 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small round table, and a balcony with a pool view.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and chairs, a dining table, and a large TV screen.
A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a swimming pool.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen displaying the DoubleTree logo.

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Bakersfield
United States
donna
2.839.167 ₫
3.186.067 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A corridor with large windows overlooking the ocean, wooden flooring, and green upholstered chairs.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and hanging planters.

12. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
United States
Katherine
4.557.168 ₫
6.201.870 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging plants.
A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and sofas, a central fireplace, and a view of a white building with arched windows.
A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a long counter, and seating.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.

13. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
Retreat
United States
Blaine
6.783.966 ₫
9.539.816 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter with a variety of bottles, and two large screens displaying sports games.
A water park with various play structures and slides.
A fire pit table with a clear glass enclosure, surrounded by outdoor seating.
An indoor play area with a green slide, a wooden play structure, and a banner that reads "Imagine."

14. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center

Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
Visalia
United States
Raseljka
3.935.736 ₫
4.423.561 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
A hotel exterior with outdoor seating and a modern architectural design.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and a kitchen visible in the background.
A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a large building with balconies.

15. DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
Rosemary
United States
Amanda
3.800.575 ₫
4.461.391 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
A modern restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, and hanging plants.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, round tables, and umbrellas providing shade.
A modern hotel room with a long counter, multiple chairs, and large windows offering a city view.
A spacious lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating options, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

16. Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
Veronica
4.225.220 ₫
4.998.354 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hilton San Jose
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17. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
United States
SERGIO
3.915.022 ₫
5.679.474 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee machine, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern building with a large glass entrance, numbered 877, and a row of bicycles parked outside.
A person relaxing in a hot tub with lounge chairs in the background.

18. Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
Downtown San Luis Obispo
United States
Leslie
9.683.982 ₫
10.991.320 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Hotel San Luis Obispo
A modern lobby with a central water feature, seating areas, and a reception desk.
A bar area with multiple seating options, including bar stools and sofas, and a television screen.
A multi-level hotel lobby with dining areas, seating arrangements, and a central water feature.
A multi-level atrium with a central water feature, multiple floors with uniformly lit rooms, and a spacious seating area with tables and chairs.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
Downtown Fresno
United States
Heather
3.375.929 ₫
3.855.142 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.
A serene pond reflecting trees and a building with outdoor seating.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk area.
A modern bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

20. The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
United States
hengameh
6.874.591 ₫
8.888.424 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The Quail
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What are the best 4-star hotels in Central California?
If your Central California trip is taking you to Las Vegas, stay at The Cromwell. With a range of conveniences such as a resort and a pillowtop mattress, it earns top marks from many Expedia travellers. Another popular choice in this city is Horseshoe Las Vegas. It's also rated 4 stars and features treatment rooms and designer toiletries.
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Give yourself the luxury treatment during your Central California escape by checking in to a 4-star hotel. As well as featuring upmarket surroundings, these retreats are typically packed with amenities such as bathrobes, large beds and more. A 5-star hotel will go above and beyond to make your stay an even more indulgent and unforgettable one. 24-hour concierge assistance, elegant décor and world-class dining are a few of the first-rate conveniences and services you'll likely have access to.

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