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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.
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.
A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
United States
Carlos
NT$6,973
NT$8,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Devin
NT$10,469
NT$13,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A building facade with ornate architectural details, including a large arched window and decorative stonework.
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.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, candles, and a towel rack.

3. The Westin San Jose

The Westin San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
Cheryl
NT$4,586
NT$5,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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 rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant trees.
A hotel with a waterfall feature in the front garden, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

4. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
United States
Humberto J
NT$6,577
NT$8,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.
A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the sunset over the water.
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
NT$10,760
NT$12,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of a mountain.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a backdrop of bottles.

6. Limelight Mammoth

Limelight Mammoth
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Gurvinder
NT$4,935
NT$6,308 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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 room with a glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a desk.
An arched corridor with a view of a building with arches and potted plants.
A building with a blue dome and a bell tower, surrounded by vineyards and a rural landscape.

7. Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles

Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
Estrella District
United States
Ratnesh
NT$6,727
NT$9,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
A spacious lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a modern chandelier.
A modern lobby with a curved bar, seating areas, and a view of the cityscape through large arched windows.
A spacious hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a grand chandelier, and a stage at the far end.
A banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and a chandelier.

8. Signia by Hilton San Jose

Signia by Hilton San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
Ruben
NT$5,314
NT$6,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Signia by Hilton San Jose
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.
A room with a curved black partition, a wooden door, and a tiled floor.
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
NT$8,770
NT$10,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
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 hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
cindy
NT$4,291
NT$4,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and high ceilings.
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
NT$3,553
NT$3,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and hanging planters.
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.

12. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
United States
Katherine
NT$6,966
NT$9,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.
A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a long counter, and seating.

13. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
Retreat
United States
Lucas
NT$8,781
NT$12,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 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."
A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple floors.

14. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center

Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
Visalia
United States
Raseljka
NT$4,925
NT$5,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
A hotel exterior with outdoor seating and a modern architectural design.
A hotel room with a living area, a dining table, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and a kitchen visible in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

15. DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
Rosemary
United States
Alisa
NT$4,756
NT$5,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
A modern restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, and hanging plants.
A modern hotel room with a long counter, multiple chairs, and large windows offering a city view.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, round tables, and umbrellas providing shade.
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
Ninette
NT$5,287
NT$6,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Hilton San Jose
A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.
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17. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
United States
SERGIO
NT$4,381
NT$6,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A person relaxing in a hot tub with lounge chairs in the background.
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter with seating, and decorative plants.
A modern building with a large glass entrance, numbered 877, and a row of bicycles parked outside.

18. Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
Downtown San Luis Obispo
United States
Leslie
NT$12,118
NT$13,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hotel San Luis Obispo
A modern lobby with a central water feature, seating areas, and a reception desk.
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.
A modern indoor water feature with multiple tiers and wooden accents.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
Downtown Fresno
United States
Heather
NT$4,238
NT$4,840 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a mix of seating options including a long counter and a cushioned bench area.
A serene pond reflecting trees and a building with outdoor seating.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk area.

20. The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
United States
John
NT$8,602
NT$11,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Quail
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The Westin San Jose

The Westin San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Staff members were very helpful and the room was clean."
Louise 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Westin San Jose
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10/10 Excellent
"Great location, walking distance to shops and restaurants, super family friendly, and nice clean rooms."
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Frequently asked questions

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 travelers. 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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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Central California?
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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