What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Foster City?

A motel is a great choice if you're gearing up to tour around Foster City. These properties are usually found close to major roads and airports, offer ample parking and come with basic amenities and services. Check in to a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a wider choice of rooms and welcome conveniences such as a gym, lobby and free WiFi, you can expect to pay more for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Foster City?

Wake up and have your morning drinks and food at one of our 3-star getaways with breakfast in or close to Foster City. Choose from a range of popular stays, like TownePlace Suites San Mateo Foster City . A barbecue grill and high-speed internet services are among its conveniences. Or settle in at Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo , which also offers a complimentary breakfast.

Do any 3-star hotels in Foster City have a pool?

Jump in or simply unwind by the pool at Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo . Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo is another 3-star pick where you can enjoy a little waterside R&R. Both accommodations are located in or near Foster City, San Francisco, where the summer months are June, July and August. With temperatures averaging from 59ºF at night to 77ºF during the day, September is the warmest time of year.

What 3-star hotels in Foster City have an on-site restaurant?

You'll find a range of excellent choices in or near Foster City, including Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City . In addition to an on-site restaurant, this 3-star getaway features hypo-allergenic bedding and a cafe. Alternatively, see what's on the menu at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo, an IHG Hotel . A cafe and a pillowtop mattress are other conveniences here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Foster City have WiFi?

For easy internet access during your break in or near Foster City, look up Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo, an IHG Hotel . Or use the WiFi at Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City , another top 3-star hotel nearby.

What 3-star hotels in Foster City have parking?

Spare yourself the hassle of circling the block for parking spots in or close to Foster City when unwinding at Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City . Or put your bags down at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo, an IHG Hotel , another 3-star option where you can park your vehicle. Hit the freeway to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California, Santa Cruz. These are just a few of the places you can visit when you have the urge to venture outside Foster City.

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1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Downtown San Francisco

Sangeeta Harinarain

$119 nightly

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Total with taxes and fees

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2. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

San Leandro

Nadine

$106 nightly

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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3. The Pickwick Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Jennifer

$111 nightly

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple entry points, and a well-lit entrance.

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Bayfront

Marilyn

$103 nightly

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

5. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Union Square

Anna

$149 nightly

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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6. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Ingold - Milldale

Monica

$172 nightly

Dec 12 - Dec 13

Total with taxes and fees

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7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Union Square

Jamie

$116 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Emeryville

Robert

$116 nightly

Nov 26 - Nov 27

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".

9. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Ocean Colony

Mark

$135 nightly

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with a view of trees.

10. Maple Tree Inn

Sunnyvale

DIANNE

$93 nightly

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

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11. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Downtown San Francisco

Jamaya

$170 nightly

Nov 27 - Nov 28

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.

12. Tilden Hotel

Union Square

Sergio

$96 nightly

Dec 12 - Dec 13

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A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

13. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Millbrae

dezzirae

$110 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, artwork on the walls, and a window with curtains.

14. The Dylan at SFO

Millbrae

Ellen

$132 nightly

Dec 4 - Dec 5

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15. Hotel Julian

Downtown San Francisco

Cayla

$120 nightly

Dec 12 - Dec 13

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16. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Oyster Point

Rebecca

$100 nightly

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

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17. Stanyan Park Hotel

Golden Gate

Kimberly

$252 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and surrounding tall trees.

18. The Palo Alto Inn

Palo Alto Orchards

Rafael

$95 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a parking area.

19. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale

Andrew

$101 nightly

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Total with taxes and fees

A waterfront residential area with a paved walkway, a row of multi-story buildings with balconies, and a calm body of water reflecting the sky.

20. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

San Antonio

Ronald

$124 nightly

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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$167 nightly

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There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Foster City, San Francisco are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Foster City, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Foster City for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Foster City near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Foster City 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Foster City?

For a comfortable and restful getaway around Foster City, it's hard to beat Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City. This 3-star hotel is among the top-rated properties in the area based on reviews by Expedia travelers.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Foster City?

Check in to a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to comfortable and clean rooms and conveniences such as free WiFi, exercise equipment and tea and coffee makers. These lodgings may also offer an on-site restaurant and bar. Upgrade your Foster City getaway by locking in a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa, round-the-clock room service and upscale toiletries, you'll enjoy an enhanced level of comfort.

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1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

2. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

3. The Pickwick Hotel

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

5. Handlery Union Square Hotel

6. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. Half Moon Bay Lodge

10. Maple Tree Inn

11. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

12. Tilden Hotel

13. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

14. The Dylan at SFO

15. Hotel Julian

16. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

17. Stanyan Park Hotel

18. The Palo Alto Inn

19. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sunnyvale

20. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

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Our top choices for Foster City 3-star hotels

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

2. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

3. The Pickwick Hotel

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

5. Handlery Union Square Hotel

6. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. Half Moon Bay Lodge

10. Maple Tree Inn

11. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

12. Tilden Hotel

13. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

14. The Dylan at SFO

15. Hotel Julian

16. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

17. Stanyan Park Hotel

18. The Palo Alto Inn

19. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Sunnyvale

20. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

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