What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Northern California?

A motel is a great choice if you're planning to tour around Northern California. These properties are usually found close to highways and airports, feature on-site parking and have basic services and amenities. Check in to a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a wider choice of rooms and more amenities like a lobby, gym and conference rooms, you can expect to pay more for hotel accommodations.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Northern California?

Begin your day on the right note with the free breakfast at Tallman Hotel . This popular pick also features premium bedding and pool sun loungers. Or pour yourself a cup of coffee and get energized at Rest Hotel Plymouth . These 3-star accommodations in Northern California will save you time and effort in finding a restaurant to eat in the mornings.

Do any 3-star hotels in Northern California have a pool?

Take some time out by the pool at Tallman Hotel , a sought-after 3-star property in Northern California. You can also dive in and take a breather poolside at Rancho Caymus Inn . Planning a vacation in summer? Daily temperatures are warmest during June, July and August. During July, the warmest month, the mercury is between 15ºC at night and 31ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Northern California have an on-site restaurant?

If your travels through Northern California include San Francisco, take a look at Chancellor Hotel on Union Square . This 3-star escape comes with an on-site restaurant on top of blackout curtains and free WiFi. Kensington Park Hotel is another popular choice in this city. Dine without venturing from the comfort of your accommodations and enjoy access to blackout curtains and free WiFi here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Northern California have WiFi?

Yes, so you'll be able to log in wherever you travel in Northern California. If you're heading for San Francisco, Inn At Union Square is a 3-star hotel that offers WiFi. Handlery Union Square Hotel is another recommendation here. Check in to one of these properties and easily read emails, book other parts of your break and stay in touch with friends and family while you're away.

What 3-star hotels in Northern California have parking?

Book one of our 3-star accommodations with parking in Northern California and steer clear of the headache of searching for somewhere to leave your ride. Rancho Caymus Inn and Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe are two that offer this amenity and loads more. You'll never be short of things to keep you busy while vacationing in Northern California. Pier 39 and Stanford University are only the beginning.

Do any 3-star hotels in Northern California have rooms with a kitchenette?

Stay in one of our 3-star hotels with kitchenettes in Northern California and look forward to the convenience and ease of preparing your own dinners. If you're spending time in San Francisco, check out The Donatello . Premium bedding and a spa are among its many amenities. Club Wyndham Canterbury also has accommodations with a space to cook, in addition to dry cleaning and laundry services and front desk services.

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"The staff were very friendly and the location is central to so many attractions."

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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 kilometers west of the downtown area. Inn At Union Square is another top choice. Around 0.16 kilometers northwest of the center 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 centers.

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Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

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Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

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Governors Inn Hotel

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Outbound Mammoth

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Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

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