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Our top choices for Bay Area 3-star hotels

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
Jorge
RM670
RM789 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
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.

2. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sebastian Pablo
RM534
RM629 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
eric
RM487
RM574 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden door.
A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, multiple seating areas, and wooden doors labeled "BATHROOM 1" and "BATHROOM 2".

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Samantha
RM486
RM552 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
A lobby with patterned carpet, blue and patterned chairs, a reception desk, and a chandelier.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple balconies.
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, including lounge chairs and tables, and a building with multiple balconies in the background.
The exterior of the Oakland Airport Executive Hotel with a clear sign, modern architecture, and well-maintained landscaping.

5. Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Airport District
United States
Ulises
RM278
RM322 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.
A sign for The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay, featuring a bird and wave design.
A heated outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a fence and a building with illuminated signs.
A marina with several yachts docked in front of a multi-story hotel with balconies.

6. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
San Leandro
United States
Johalis
RM463
RM528 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'SONESTA' sign, surrounded by trees and a parking area.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Tamy
RM571
RM687 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and buildings. There is a desk with a telephone and a lamp.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.

8. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Provimar
RM617
RM696 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.
A hotel lobby with a red patterned carpet, two white armchairs, a sofa with red cushions, a coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.

9. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
RM442
RM520 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Pickwick Hotel
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.

10. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Rosemary
United States
Aimee
RM474
RM562 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Garden
A modern bar area with a blue cabinet, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a beige sofa, a small table, and two chairs.

11. Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Karina
RM526
RM592 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.
A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a fireplace.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.

12. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
San Antonio
United States
Wesley
RM519
RM603 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 dining area with a large rectangular table surrounded by upholstered chairs, a decorative chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.

13. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Morgan
RM796
RM937 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
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.

14. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
North San Jose
United States
Kenneth
RM482
RM567 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large TV, and a reception desk.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool in the background.
A restaurant with indoor seating, large windows, and a view of an outdoor pool area.

15. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Megan
RM623
RM721 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Dinah's Garden Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern cafe with yellow chairs, a bar area, and large windows.

16. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Scott
RM588
RM676 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, stone wall, and a large arched window.
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating areas with cushions and potted plants.
An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire pit.

17. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
Ocean Colony
United States
Craig
RM625
RM732 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Half Moon Bay Lodge
A room with a yellow sofa, a white bedside table, and a decorative palm tree lamp.
A courtyard with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a building in the background.
A poolside area with wicker furniture, umbrellas, and a view of a building with striped awnings.
A modern interior with a staircase, a yellow sofa, red chairs, and a blue carpet.

18. Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Sunnyvale
United States
Orly
RM448
RM505 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a covered patio, columns, and a fountain.
A room with a large window overlooking a garden with trees and a water feature.
A landscaped outdoor area with a bench, a tree, and a building with large windows.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

19. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Jonathan
RM641
RM740 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.
A modern storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."
A modern interior with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street and buildings outside.
A modern reception area with a green wall, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.

20. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
Roneisha
RM519
RM615 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Dylan at SFO
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