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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4912)
"Rooms were great, staff was great, location was great. "
United States
Jonathan
$112 nightly
The price is $132
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

The Pickwick Hotel

3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1046)
"Friendly staff, clean, nice lobby, fun old hotel in a great location "
United States
Sharon
$107 nightly
The price is $126
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Pickwick Hotel

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 star property
Union Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3047)
"Best location, friendly staff, had a wonderful time stayed! "
United States
Kalinda
$98 nightly
The price is $116
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3.0 star property
East Peralta
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Wonderful place with delicious breakfast "
United States
Abdias
$92 nightly
The price is $107
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1832)
"Great stay. "
United States
Jon
$113 nightly
The price is $133
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1278)
"Great overnight stay and across the street from the Bay Street shopping district."
United States
Sasha
$118 nightly
The price is $132
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

3.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2239)
"spotless, breakfast, location, all excellent I will come back!"
United States
Oscar
$129 nightly
The price is $151
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2836)
"Clean room, friendly staff and great location"
Canada
Christian Middleton
$125 nightly
The price is $148
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

3.0 star property
Union Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1400)
"Clean and a safe hotel"
United States
Debra
$82 nightly
The price is $97
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

Stanyan Park Hotel

3.0 star property
Golden Gate
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"I would stay here again, charming and wonderfully located. "
United States
Aaron Michael
$270 nightly
The price is $314
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stanyan Park Hotel

Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael Marin County

3.0 star property
North San Rafael Town Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1266)
"Very good moderately priced hotel. Clean with nice-sized rooms and the staff was consistently kind and helpful."
United States
Steven
$118 nightly
The price is $133
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael Marin County

Executive Hotel Vintage Court

3.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1117)
"We stay there a"
United States
Peggy A.
$116 nightly
The price is $136
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
Executive Hotel Vintage Court

Fitzgerald Hotel

3.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (499)
"Room was clean and the staff was friendly."
United States
Charanjit
$61 nightly
The price is $72
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Fitzgerald Hotel

Marin Suites Hotel

3.0 star property
Corte Madera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Great location and good value for the money "
United States
Vincent
$105 nightly
The price is $118
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Marin Suites Hotel

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

3.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1086)
"Great room, helpful staff, restaurant that they recommended was amazing!"
United States
Clark
$135 nightly
The price is $159
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Hotel Fiona

3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (960)
"Great stay... nice folks"
United States
Martin
$94 nightly
The price is $111
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Fiona

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.0 star property
Emeryville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1183)
"We’ve stayed several times, and it’s always really enjoyable!"
United States
thomas
$152 nightly
The price is $171
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hotel Majestic

3.5 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Friendly front desk and staff."
United States
Joanne
$122 nightly
The price is $143
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Majestic

King George Hotel

3.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2096)
"What a wonderful stay completely recommend Daya was amazing"
United States
Glenda
$100 nightly
The price is $118
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
King George Hotel

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

3.5 star property
Marina District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1439)
"Such a great stay. "
United States
Marija
$127 nightly
The price is $148
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
Cow Hollow Inn & Suites
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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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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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