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A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
Room
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
CA $232
CA $273 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
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 modern hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.

2. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sebastian Pablo
CA $191
CA $225 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.
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
CA $162
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.
A modern interior with wooden paneling, a refrigerated display, and a microwave.

4. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Tamy
CA $178
CA $215 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
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 bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.

5. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ian
CA $152
CA $179 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Pickwick Hotel
A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.
A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a fireplace.
A modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.

6. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
San Antonio
United States
Wesley
CA $171
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
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 bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.
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 lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables.

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Morgan
CA $276
CA $325 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.
Room
Room
A hotel entrance with a black awning, brick facade, and a fire escape.

8. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Linh
CA $190
CA $224 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hotel Julian
A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.
A lobby with a dark wood floor, a grey upholstered armchair, and a reception desk with a modern design.
A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a visible ground-level cafe.
A man pouring a drink at a bar with a modern interior, including pendant lighting and a visible seating area in the background.

9. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
Mexico
David
CA $163
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
King George Hotel
A marina with multiple boats docked, a large hotel with a sign reading "Shandon," and a backdrop of green hills.
A marina with boats docked, a large building with multiple stories, and a hilly landscape in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the atrium.
A large resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a marina with boats.

10. Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma

Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma
Petaluma
United States
Jeff
CA $167
CA $191 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.
Lobby sitting area
A Tilden Hotel with a sign for Tails & Kitchen, a white car parked in front, and a yellow taxi with passengers.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.

11. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
United States
Kimberly
CA $137
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Tilden Hotel
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, bar stools, and a seating area with blue sofas.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

12. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
ROGER
CA $239
CA $327 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a mural.
A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a bookshelf with various items.
A Marriott Vacation Club building with a prominent illuminated sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A mural with abstract human figures and a green pattern, outdoor seating with cushions, and a building facade with windows.

13. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
nizar
CA $239
CA $281 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire feature, and umbrellas.
A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a modern kitchen in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a flat-screen TV, a red office chair, a grey sofa, and a small round table.
A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a large building and a smaller annex.

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Youssef
CA $208
CA $233 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
A corridor with a mosaic wall depicting a bridge and cityscape, wooden flooring, and a reception area in the distance.
A modern building with a warm-toned facade, large planters with greenery, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a large lamp, and a red carpet with text.
A hotel corridor with wooden flooring, a suite shop on the left, and a wall with a blue abstract pattern.

15. Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Lomberly
CA $184
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
A restaurant with a classic interior, featuring wooden tables and chairs, chandeliers, and large windows with views outside.
A sign for "The TOSSER" hotel, featuring a classic architectural style with ornate detailing and large windows.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a tray, a lamp, a bathroom with a sink, and a window with blinds.
A white robe hanging on a rack in a room with a blue towel, a whiteboard, and a shelf with books and a magazine.

16. The Mosser

The Mosser
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Mónica
CA $153
CA $180 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
The Mosser
A bar area with multiple seating options and a well-stocked bar counter.
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of trees.
An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, modern furniture, and decorative wall art.

17. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
Novato
United States
Trenton
CA $206
CA $235 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
A bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with patterned chairs, and a view of the outdoors through a door.
An elevator interior with ornate metal panels and a mirrored wall.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Petite Auberge" and the number "863".
A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a lattice structure.

18. Petite Auberge

Petite Auberge
Union Square
Canada
Stephen
CA $190
CA $270 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Petite Auberge
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a bar counter, and multiple bar stools.
A hotel with a pool, numbered rooms, and lounge chairs.
A fire feature in a planter, outdoor seating area, and a building with red accents in the background.
A leather sofa with two cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a balcony with plants.

19. The Phoenix Hotel

The Phoenix Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nawen
CA $194
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
The Phoenix Hotel
A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a trash can.
A hotel reception area with a tea and sherry station, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.
A cityscape with various buildings, including a hotel with a visible sign.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted lamp.

20. Kensington Park Hotel

Kensington Park Hotel
Union Square
United States
Marlene
CA $191
CA $225 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Kensington 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 Theatre, where locals gather for post-screening discussions.

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Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian

8/10 Good
"Bathroom ended up having a leak overall not bad room was nice and clean."
Sukhkaran 2-night trip
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What are the best 3-star hotels in San Rafael?
Courtyard San Francisco Larkspur Landing/Marin County, around 3 kilometres southeast of downtown San Rafael, is a guest favourite. Hypo-allergenic bedding and a cafe are among its many conveniences. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travellers. It offers mountain views and a swimming pool, and is about 3 kilometres north of the city centre.
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