What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Northern California?

A motel is a great option if you're gearing up to tour around Northern California. These getaways are typically found near airports and major roads, feature on-site parking and have basic amenities and services. Spend your break at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger range of rooms and welcome conveniences like a fitness centre, lobby and meeting rooms, you can expect to pay extra for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Northern California?

Begin your day on a positive note with breakfast included at Tallman Hotel . This popular stay also features a garden and dining romance packages. Or pour yourself a freshly brewed coffee and fuel up at Rest Hotel Plymouth . These 3-star accommodations in Northern California will save you time and effort in looking for somewhere to get a bite to eat in the morning.

Do any 3-star hotels in Northern California have a pool?

Enjoy some leisure time at the pool at Tallman Hotel , a popular 3-star retreat in Northern California. You can also take a dip and take it easy poolside at Rancho Caymus Inn . Organizing a summer trip? Temperatures are warmest during June, July and August. During July, the warmest month, the mercury sits between 15ºC at night and 31ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Northern California have an on-site restaurant?

Stay at one of our 3-star hotels with an on-site restaurant and avoid the need to look for a place to dine every day. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square and Kensington Park Hotel are two good options for hungry visitors to San Francisco, Northern California. The first also includes blackout curtains and nearby historical attractions, while a nearby metro station and a fireplace in the lobby are a couple of the amenities at the second.

Do any 3-star hotels in Northern California have WiFi?

Whether you're replying to emails or browsing bar and restaurant reviews, you can access all of your online needs at our 3-star hotels with WiFi. Expedia has some comfortable options located in San Francisco, Northern California, like Inn At Union Square and Handlery Union Square Hotel . Depending on the hotel, WiFi might be included in the room rate or offered for an extra charge.

What 3-star hotels in Northern California have parking?

If you're hitting the road to discover Northern California, Rancho Caymus Inn has a place for your vehicle. Another 3-star escape where you won't need to worry about parking logistics is Cottage Grove Inn . From Russian River Valley to Heavenly Ski Resort, your Northern California break will be full of amazing discoveries around every corner.

Do any 3-star hotels in Northern California have rooms with a kitchenette?

The Donatello is one leading stay in San Francisco, Northern California that comes with a kitchenette. This 3-star getaway also features a terrace and a spa. Or check in and enjoy the convenience of preparing your own meals at Club Wyndham Canterbury . Laundry services and front desk services are two other amenities available here.

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You'll discover a range of 3-star hotels around Northern California. Our customers recommend staying at Handlery Union Square Hotel in San Francisco. It comes with hypo-allergenic bedding and pool sun loungers, and is approximately 0.16 kilometres west of downtown. Inn At Union Square is another popular choice. Around 0.16 kilometres northwest of central San Francisco, it offers hypo-allergenic bedding and designer toiletries.

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Book a room at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to tidy and comfortable rooms and amenities such as complimentary WiFi, exercise equipment and coffee and tea making facilities. These stays may also feature a restaurant and bar. Elevate your Northern California trip by choosing a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, round-the-clock room service and luxury bathroom products, you'll enjoy a superior level of relaxation and comfort.

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