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A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.
A spacious lobby with a fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large potted plants.
A buffet area with various food items and a coffee station.

1. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
Martin
RM530
RM704 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern chandeliers, and a bar area.
Outdoor lounge chairs and tables arranged in a semi-circle, with a brick wall and potted plants in the background.
A reception area with a brick wall, a reception desk, a computer monitor, and a plant.
A well-maintained garden with trimmed hedges, a pathway, and a building with a sloped roof.

2. Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly
Northwest Fresno
United States
michael
RM315
RM360 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel Piccadilly
A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a wall decorated with photos. There is a wooden shelf with decorative items and a hanging light fixture.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and palm trees.
A modern building with a sign reading "sandcastle" and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

3. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Alex
RM785
RM1,016 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a kitchenette.
A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, and a dresser.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a coffee table with a pitcher and glasses.

4. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Rosemary
United States
Giselle
RM502
RM584 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large window.
A room with a mirrored wall, wooden paneling, and two sofas facing a television.

5. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
North San Jose
United States
Chiquanna
RM514
RM594 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

6. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
RM781
RM929 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Carmel Mission Inn
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.
A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.
An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.

7. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Dan
RM467
RM526 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Historic Santa Maria Inn
A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace.
A modern hotel room with a kitchen, dining area, and living room. It includes a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a sofa.
An outdoor grill attached to a brick wall, with a table and chairs nearby.

8. Sonesta ES Suites Fresno

Sonesta ES Suites Fresno
North Fresno
United States
Guillermo
RM430
RM491 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Sonesta ES Suites Fresno
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire pit.
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and pendant lighting.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

9. Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Rosemary
United States
Jasmine
RM518
RM597 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.
A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.
A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.

10. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
United States
Cindy
RM644
RM726 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, seating area, and a dining section.
A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a van parked in front, and a clear sign indicating a 11ft clearance.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and a minibar.

11. Piccadilly Inn Airport

Piccadilly Inn Airport
Fresno
United States
Ani
RM370
RM422 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Piccadilly Inn Airport
A stone building with a metal gate, a pergola, and signs indicating ice soft drinks and pool hours.
A gazebo with a hot tub, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a vanity, sink, and mirror. There is a trash can and a microwave on the counter.

12. Adelaide Inn

Adelaide Inn
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Benito
RM420
RM481 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Adelaide Inn
A large, multi-story lodge with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a snow-covered landscape.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, a sofa, and a view of mountains through large windows.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a stone fireplace, and a balcony with a view of mountains.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a stone wall.

13. Juniper Springs Resort

Juniper Springs Resort
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Mona
RM673
RM896 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Juniper Springs Resort
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.
A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.
A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.

14. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Rachelle
RM724
RM830 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window overlooking a snowy landscape.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a stone wall. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.
A sign for Outbound Mammoth with a bear sculpture and a mountain backdrop.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a dog.

15. Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth
Downtown Mammoth Lakes
United States
Cameron
RM508
RM708 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Outbound Mammoth
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a view.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Hyatt Place" sign, large windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern lobby with seating arrangements, a large window with a cityscape view, and a decorative wall piece.

16. Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Downtown San Jose
United States
Robert
RM586
RM682 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A modern lounge area with a brick wall, leather sofas, a round table, and a large mirror.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, decorative wall panels, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

17. Oxford Suites Paso Robles

Oxford Suites Paso Robles
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Bourlien
RM524
RM648 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Oxford Suites Paso Robles
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and palm trees.

18. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Jose
RM845
RM970 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a bottle of wine and glasses.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large arched window, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and two paintings on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

19. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
Canada
Li hua
RM628
RM737 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hotel Pacific
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a seating area.
A courtyard with a fountain, tables with white tablecloths, and a tall, narrow heater.
A spacious lobby with red seating, white columns, and a chandelier.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a brick patio, and a covered seating area with chairs and a table.

20. Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North

Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North
North Fresno
United States
Esther
RM296
RM337 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North
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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

8/10 Good
"The shuttle time for airport was later than posted so we had to get an uber. One of the reasons we picked this property was because of the early airport shuttle."
Garrett 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Helpful and friendly staff. Property and room were very clean. Bed was a bit too firm for me. Sliding door for patio with courtyard was difficult to open. Beautiful courtyard. It was the perfect place to stay for a couple nights."
Miryam 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I had an amazing stay. The building itself was beautiful with high ceilings and friendly staff. There are plenty of places to eat close by and the hotel is not too far from Cannery Row. There is only street parking available but I had not problem finding parking nearby for overnight. If you like staying in hotels with charm and history I would highly recommend this location."
Sarah 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Monterey Hotel

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If you're visiting Las Vegas for your Central California getaway, you'll find some comfortable 3-star hotels. Many travellers select Hilton Grand Holidays Club Flamingo Las Vegas. Around 0.16 kilometers northeast of downtown, it offers a terrace and a deep soaking bathtub. Another top-rated option is Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Check in here and you'll have access to a pillowtop mattress and a garden, and be approximately 0.32 kilometers north of the centre.
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