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Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,266 reviews)
The price is ₩280,245
₩329,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Handlery Union Square Hotel

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
San Leandro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,559 reviews)
"Everything was amazing, including the breakfast!!"
United States
Maria
The price is ₩138,134
₩157,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth
3.5 star property
Downtown Mammoth Lakes
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,065 reviews)
"Love this hotel"
United States
claudio
The price is ₩208,770
₩287,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Outbound Mammoth

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, (2,848 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Ethan
The price is ₩204,982
₩233,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport 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, (5,945 reviews)
"Rooms were really clean, great staff, great places nearby"
United States
Abhay
The price is ₩227,546
₩267,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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, (1,860 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Mustapha
The price is ₩159,076
₩187,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
San Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,102 reviews)
"Rooms clean,close to airport staff very friendly"
United States
Josephine
The price is ₩161,737
₩187,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is ₩151,442
₩170,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,232 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, nice room."
United States
Yolanda
The price is ₩212,631
₩238,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
3.0 star property
Rosemary
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,119 reviews)
"Breakfast is lot's of selection, Service and Fresh , Bar also have Good Foods Options, Good selection of Beer, always very good service."
United States
Roy
The price is ₩188,156
₩217,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,790 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Janine
The price is ₩368,785
₩432,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Carmel Mission Inn

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.8 out of 10, (2,223 reviews)
"My husband and I really enjoyed staying at your hotel. Being very unfamiliar with the Oakland airport area we did not venture out. We enjoyed relaxing with a couple cocktails. We stayed in and had dinner and breakfast. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean. Parking was close and safe. The room temperature was very comfortable"
United States
Gordon
The price is ₩104,082
₩120,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,217 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is ₩245,214
₩288,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,894 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, great stay"
United States
Benjamin
The price is ₩243,531
₩274,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,379 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, very clean,"
United States
Kristen
The price is ₩227,928
₩317,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Juniper Springs Resort

Juniper Springs Resort
3.5 star property
Mammoth Lakes
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,602 reviews)
"Perfect location and beautiful view from the room! Very family friendly, loved our stay there!"
United States
DIVYA
The price is ₩268,465
₩355,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Juniper Springs Resort

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,327 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is ₩130,056
₩153,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,851 reviews)
The price is ₩141,989
₩160,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Maple Tree Inn

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,547 reviews)
"A good place to stay"
United States
Thomas
The price is ₩180,507
₩219,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
3.0 star property
Hayward
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,275 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Terry
The price is ₩147,312
₩171,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
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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.