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Featured San Rafael 3 Star hotels

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $153 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
CA $153
CA $180 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,031 reviews)
Staff was happy, helpful, efficient

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

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The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

3.5 out of 5
85 5th St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $156 per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
CA $156
CA $183 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,068 reviews)
Room was clean, could use some more counter space in the bathroom, water pressure was good. Good location near to many spots to go. Staff was a bit loud in the hallway in the morning

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $104 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
CA $104
CA $122 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,104 reviews)
We went to a concert at the Moscone Center and stayed at The Chancellor for a night. Great walking distance from the venue (15 minute walk). Really close to diners, foods shopping. Pretty busy area so it can get noisy. Union square after all. The room was clean and charming. Loved how the hotel was ...

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

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Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3 out of 5
1755 Embarcadero Oakland CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $160 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
CA $160
CA $186 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oakland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Nice, quiet. Friendly people working. Near places we were going.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

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Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3 out of 5
701 3rd St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $204 per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
CA $204
CA $240 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,888 reviews)
Excellent service and world class team

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

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Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3 out of 5
5555 Shellmound Street Emeryville CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $152 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
CA $152
CA $186 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Emeryville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,293 reviews)
Clean/

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

3 out of 5
550 N Point St San Francisco CA
Fully refundable
The price is CA $148 per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
CA $148
CA $215 total
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,227 reviews)
Great front desk staff. Travel desk also super helpful

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

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Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $1,435 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
CA $1,435
CA $1,688 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,787 reviews)
The hotel was a bit dated, but the staff were excellent. The room was comfortable. I especially want to thank Ms Rina Salangad and Sheila Curameng for their superb service. Overall, I had a good experience at this hotel.

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

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Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

3 out of 5
242 Powell St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $144 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
CA $144
CA $169 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,417 reviews)
very convinient area

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

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Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel

3 out of 5
750 Stanyan Street San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $240 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
CA $240
CA $279 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Loved this hotel!!!

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

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3 Star Hotels San Rafael

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