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A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
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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.

1. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Duncan
$148 nightly
$174 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Handlery Union Square Hotel
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 modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.
A modern hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.

2. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Maria
$152 nightly
$179 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
eric
$152 nightly
$179 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'SONESTA' sign, surrounded by trees and a parking area.

4. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Tamy
$150 nightly
$168 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.
A spacious cafe with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a variety of seating options including tables and benches.

5. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Jesus
$122 nightly
$144 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Pickwick Hotel
A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.
A modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.
A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

6. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
San Antonio
United States
Evelyn
$114 nightly
$132 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a central island with fruits and jars.
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Greg
$178 nightly
$209 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.
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A reception area with a mosaic wall, a blue counter, and a tiled floor.

8. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Igor
$110 nightly
$129 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Julian
A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.
A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a visible ground-level cafe.
A lobby with a dark wood floor, a grey upholstered armchair, and a reception desk with a modern design.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, grey armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a dining area with red chairs.

9. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
Mexico
David
$170 nightly
$200 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
King George Hotel
A marina with multiple boats docked, a large hotel with a sign reading "Shandon," and a backdrop of green hills.
A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the atrium.
A marina with boats docked, a large building with multiple stories, and a hilly landscape in the background.
A large resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a marina with boats.

10. Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma

Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma
Petaluma
United States
Thomas M
$116 nightly
$132 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.
A Tilden Hotel with a sign for Tails & Kitchen, a white car parked in front, and a yellow taxi with passengers.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

11. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
United States
Lamond
$96 nightly
$113 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Tilden Hotel
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.
The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 'Entrance Only' and 'Clearance 9-6', and the hotel's name displayed prominently.

12. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Fisherman's Wharf
Canada
Marcin
$195 nightly
$229 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a mural.
A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a bookshelf with various items.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire feature, surrounded by buildings with large windows and string lights.
A Marriott Vacation Club building with a prominent illuminated sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

13. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
nizar
$161 nightly
$190 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire feature, and umbrellas.
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a flat-screen TV, a red office chair, a grey sofa, and a small round table.
A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a large building and a smaller annex.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of a bridge and water.

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Danilo
$137 nightly
$154 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
A corridor with a mosaic wall depicting a bridge and cityscape, wooden flooring, and a reception area in the distance.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large painting, a sofa with colorful cushions, a yellow armchair, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a large lamp, and a red carpet with text.
A modern building with a warm-toned facade, large planters with greenery, and a well-lit entrance.

15. Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Brandon
$147 nightly
$173 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
A restaurant with a classic interior, featuring wooden tables and chairs, chandeliers, and large windows with views outside.
A white robe hanging on a rack in a room with a blue towel, a whiteboard, and a shelf with books and a magazine.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a tray, a lamp, a bathroom with a sink, and a window with blinds.
A sign for "The TOSSER" hotel, featuring a classic architectural style with ornate detailing and large windows.

16. The Mosser

The Mosser
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Mónica
$159 nightly
$187 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
The Mosser
A bar area with multiple seating options and a well-stocked bar counter.
An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit.
A modern hotel with a palm tree in the foreground, a parking lot, and a sunset sky.
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of trees.

17. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
Novato
United States
Robert
$151 nightly
$172 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
A bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with patterned chairs, and a view of the outdoors through a door.
A dining area with round wooden tables, wicker chairs, and ornate lanterns.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Petite Auberge" and the number "863".
An elevator interior with ornate metal panels and a mirrored wall.

18. Petite Auberge

Petite Auberge
Union Square
United States
Plain
$172 nightly
$202 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Petite Auberge
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a bar counter, and multiple bar stools.
A hotel with a pool, numbered rooms, and lounge chairs.
A fire feature in a planter, outdoor seating area, and a building with red accents in the background.
A leather sofa with two cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a balcony with plants.

19. The Phoenix Hotel

The Phoenix Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Julio
$140 nightly
$165 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
The Phoenix Hotel
A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a trash can.
The entrance to the Kensington Park Hotel with a marble facade, a black doormat, and a sign indicating the hotel's name.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A hotel reception area with a tea and sherry station, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

20. Kensington Park Hotel

Kensington Park Hotel
Union Square
United States
Kenneth
$149 nightly
$175 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Kensington Park Hotel
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$167 nightly
$196 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
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$142 nightly
$167 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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$190 nightly
$224 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
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Just 20 minutes from San Francisco, this Marin County gem offers perfect access to Muir Woods' towering redwoods and Point Reyes' wild beaches. Explore the revitalized downtown's farm-to-table restaurants before catching an indie film at the historic Rafael Theater, where locals gather for post-screening discussions.

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Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

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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.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in San Rafael for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in San Rafael 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 San Rafael 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 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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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Rafael?
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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