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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, (5,705 reviews)
"Hotel was awesome and the location was great"
United States
Luis
$132 nightly
The price is $155
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,247 reviews)
"it was clean and staff was very pleasant. "
United States
Jacek
$134 nightly
The price is $158
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
The Pickwick Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,101 reviews)
"Clean, great location, staff very friendly. "
United States
Alejandra
$149 nightly
The price is $176
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,153 reviews)
"Clean great location great breakfast Beds comfy"
United States
Zorintha Ann
$169 nightly
The price is $199
May 29 - May 30
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,441 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel."
United States
ed
$134 nightly
The price is $150
May 23 - May 24
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
3.5 star property
Las Gallinas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Awesome breakfast and so clean and beautiful"
United States
Sonja
$145 nightly
The price is $163
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,266 reviews)
"Nice hotel and close to Union Square."
United States
Kurt
$107 nightly
The price is $126
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
San Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Nice big hotel with a great breakfast and friendly staff. "
United States
Jonathan
$137 nightly
The price is $159
May 23 - May 24
Total with taxes and fees
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,024 reviews)
"The breakfast was good, easy"
United States
Oriel
$133 nightly
The price is $157
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
YOTEL San Francisco

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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,356 reviews)
"Friendly staff and located near mall the tourist places."
United States
Fernando
$172 nightly
The price is $202
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites
3.5 star property
Marina District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,617 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay with family here."
United Kingdom
Karen
$138 nightly
The price is $161
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (795 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Rachel
$102 nightly
The price is $121
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Julian

The Mosser

The Mosser
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,016 reviews)
"Excellent location."
United States
Lilibeth
$103 nightly
The price is $121
May 9 - May 10
Total with taxes and fees
The Mosser

Executive Hotel Vintage Court

Executive Hotel Vintage Court
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Staff is friendly and helpful. Location is good with walkable distance to union square and Chinatown for food. Hotel itself is a little old but the bathroom seems to be recently updated so it's clean though small. Breakfast is basic but we have all we need. Overall it's a decent stay in the city center. "
United States
Lei
$127 nightly
The price is $149
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Executive Hotel Vintage Court

Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma

Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma
3.5 star property
Petaluma
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Love this place, big hotel, clean, very quiet."
United States
Mikaela
$123 nightly
The price is $140
May 19 - May 20
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,122 reviews)
"Had a great stay"
United States
dave
$112 nightly
The price is $132
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
King George Hotel

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,276 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast"
United States
Sarina
$122 nightly
The price is $144
May 27 - May 28
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

Hotel Garrett

Hotel Garrett
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.6 out of 10, Good, (880 reviews)
"Although this hotel is right in the heart of SF- very nice property and staff "
United States
Tracie
$106 nightly
The price is $122
May 9 - May 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Garrett

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
Emeryville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,311 reviews)
"It was a spectacular stay!"
United States
Jennifer
$152 nightly
The price is $171
May 28 - May 29
Total with taxes and fees
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Sonoma Valley Inn, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Sonoma Valley Inn, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.0 star property
Sonoma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Wonderful location and beautiful room"
Canada
Tamar
$159 nightly
The price is $183
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Sonoma Valley Inn, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Three Star Hotel Guide for San Rafael

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in San Rafael, California 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 San Rafael, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in San Rafael?
Our guests highly recommend Courtyard San Francisco Larkspur Landing/Marin County. It features hypo-allergenic bedding and a swimming pool, and is around 4 mi southeast of central San Rafael. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County is another leading 3-star hotel. Located approximately 4 mi north of the downtown area, it offers a swimming pool and a garden.
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The most obvious difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San Rafael will be the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more wallet-friendly and come with the services and amenities you need to be comfy, such as breakfast, a gym and WiFi. You can count on a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale furnishings, deluxe bathroom products and extra touches like on-site spa centers.

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