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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, (5,936 reviews)
"Rooms were really clean, great staff, great places nearby"
United States
Abhay
$135 nightly
The price is $159
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,262 reviews)
"Good hotel in good location."
United States
Gonzalo
$172 nightly
The price is $202
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Handlery Union Square Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,363 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay close to stores I’ll be back"
United States
Geraldine
$101 nightly
The price is $118
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total with taxes and fees
The Pickwick Hotel

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,216 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
$160 nightly
The price is $189
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

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
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,380 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, very clean,"
United States
Kristen
$172 nightly
The price is $202
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Marin Suites Hotel

Marin Suites Hotel
3.0 star property
Corte Madera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,015 reviews)
"We really liked our stay"
United States
Mark
$143 nightly
The price is $160
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Marin Suites Hotel

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,315 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Devin
$95 nightly
The price is $112
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,545 reviews)
"A good place to stay"
United States
Thomas
$140 nightly
The price is $157
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
San Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,088 reviews)
"Rooms clean,close to airport staff very friendly"
United States
Josephine
$109 nightly
The price is $126
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma

Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma
3.5 star property
Petaluma
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice get away weekend and the staff and breakfast were awesome!"
United States
Jackson
$133 nightly
The price is $152
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice size rooms, and close to where we needed to be."
United States
Andre
$175 nightly
The price is $197
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,014 reviews)
"Great for families!"
United States
Nathan
$115 nightly
The price is $136
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
YOTEL San Francisco

Executive Hotel Vintage Court

Executive Hotel Vintage Court
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Very friendly!"
United States
Kristin
$127 nightly
The price is $149
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Executive Hotel Vintage Court

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,232 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, nice room."
United States
Yolanda
$113 nightly
The price is $127
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hotel Fiona

Hotel Fiona
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,224 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Olivia
$106 nightly
The price is $124
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Fiona

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,154 reviews)
"Staff was very pleasant and hotel was clean."
United States
ANITA
$110 nightly
The price is $129
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total with taxes and fees
King George Hotel

Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (918 reviews)
"Great stay and location."
United States
Kenyanna
$93 nightly
The price is $109
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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, (1,005 reviews)
"Had all the basics covered, and was clean and nice enough for our short stay. Great walkable location with lots of transit nearby."
United States
Mariah
$111 nightly
The price is $131
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
The Mosser

Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was great"
United States
Eric
$99 nightly
The price is $117
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Tilden Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel
3.0 star property
Golden Gate
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Our go to boutique hotel in SF. Great location near GG park."
United States
Ron
$215 nightly
The price is $250
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stanyan Park Hotel
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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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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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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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