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A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ella
NT$5,084
NT$5,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.
A spacious cafe with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a variety of seating options including tables and benches.
A hotel lobby with a red patterned carpet, two white armchairs, a sofa with red cushions, a coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.

2. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Jesus
NT$3,392
NT$3,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
The Pickwick Hotel
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, multiple seating areas, and wooden doors labeled "BATHROOM 1" and "BATHROOM 2".
A hotel dining area with multiple tables set for guests, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

3. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Kai
NT$3,956
NT$4,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
A lobby with patterned carpet, blue and patterned chairs, a reception desk, and a chandelier.
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, including lounge chairs and tables, and a building with multiple balconies in the background.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple balconies.
The exterior of the Oakland Airport Executive Hotel with a clear sign, modern architecture, and well-maintained landscaping.

4. Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Airport District
United States
Kitzia
NT$2,153
NT$2,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.

5. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Paul
NT$4,531
NT$5,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A room with a yellow sofa, a white bedside table, and a decorative palm tree lamp.
A modern interior with a staircase, a yellow sofa, red chairs, and a blue carpet.
A sign for the Wild Palms Hotel with a clear view of the surrounding foliage.
A courtyard with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a building in the background.

6. Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Sunnyvale
United States
Orly
NT$3,470
NT$3,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.
A marina with several yachts docked in front of a multi-story hotel with balconies.
A heated outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a fence and a building with illuminated signs.
A sign for The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay, featuring a bird and wave design.

7. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
San Leandro
United States
Kalanea
NT$3,299
NT$3,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

8. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Andrea
NT$5,198
NT$6,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.
A modern interior with wooden paneling, a refrigerated display, and a microwave.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'SONESTA' sign, surrounded by trees and a parking area.

9. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Jerardo
NT$4,905
NT$5,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot in front.
A buffet counter with various food options, including cereal, fruit & yogurt, hot foods, and toppings.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and a 'Welcome' sign.

10. Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Downtown Sacramento
United States
Reyna
NT$4,145
NT$4,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a coffee table with a pitcher and glasses.
A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, and a dresser.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a kitchenette.

11. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Rosemary
United States
Giselle
NT$3,924
NT$4,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.
A modern lounge area with round tables and sofas, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with curtains.
A room with a mirrored wall, wooden paneling, and two sofas facing a television.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large window.

12. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
North San Jose
United States
Chiquanna
NT$4,019
NT$4,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

13. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
NT$5,763
NT$6,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carmel Mission Inn
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and buildings. There is a desk with a telephone and a lamp.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.

14. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Prakhar
NT$4,487
NT$5,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".
An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire pit.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, stone wall, and a large arched window.
A building entrance with a wooden door, a lantern, and a planter with flowers.

15. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
Ocean Colony
United States
Rahul
NT$5,667
NT$6,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Half Moon Bay Lodge
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire pit.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and pendant lighting.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

16. Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Rosemary
United States
Jasmine
NT$4,050
NT$4,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.
A modern cafe with yellow chairs, a bar area, and large windows.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.

17. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Celeste
NT$4,272
NT$4,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Oxford Suites, a large building with multiple floors, and a landscaped area with plants and a curb.
A restaurant interior with a dark blue tiled floor, wooden tables and chairs, a wine cooler, and a wall-mounted TV.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

18. Oxford Suites Sonoma County

Oxford Suites Sonoma County
Rohnert Park
United States
Tim
NT$3,959
NT$4,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Oxford Suites Sonoma County
A large, multi-story lodge with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a snow-covered landscape.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a stone wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a stone fireplace, and a balcony with a view of mountains.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a white sink, wooden chairs, and large windows with a mountain view.

19. Juniper Springs Resort

Juniper Springs Resort
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Kelly
NT$5,269
NT$7,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Juniper Springs Resort
A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen area with a central island, equipped with various appliances and food items.
A reception area with a mural of a bridge and trees, two reception desks, and a clock on the wall.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
Sunrise
United States
Rida
NT$2,759
NT$3,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
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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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