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citizenM San Francisco Union Square 4 stars

Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco

Ideally set in San Francisco, citizenM San Francisco Union Square features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around less than 1 km from Moscone Center, a 16-minute walk from San Francisco City Hall and 2.7 km from Oracle Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Union Square. Everything was exceptional. The location, access to everywhere in the city, the atmosphere, the food!!, the security, and that rooftop. The room itself was spacious and the bed extremely comfortable (plus those night shades!!!). Freddie was so kind with the check-out process too!

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9
Superb
3,224 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.5 km from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.5 km away. Wait. Was there a breakfast. Yes this place is older but you really can't beat everything you get. A great location. The room have kitchens or kitchenettes and my room had a little separate alcove for the bed. The staff is beyond nice and helpful

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9.1
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport Millbrae Station

Millbrae

Located in Millbrae and with Oracle Park reachable within 23 km, Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport Millbrae Station provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Featuring a business centre, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hotel features an indoor pool and an ATM. Excellent-nice, visually appealing! Just right

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9
Superb
184 reviews
Price from
£147
per night

Home2 Suites By Hilton Petaluma 3 stars

Petaluma

Set in Petaluma, 30 km from Mission San Francisco Solano, Home2 Suites By Hilton Petaluma offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and free WiFi. The hotel has a barbecue and a hot tub. The breakfast was the best so far on our route from bc to California amongst the rest of the hotels. Beds are very comfortable. Staff was very nice. Easy parking.

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9
Superb
153 reviews
Price from
£145
per night

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Rosa Sonoma Wine Country 3 stars

Santa Rosa

Set within 39 km of Mission San Francisco Solano and 5.9 km of Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Rosa Sonoma Wine Country features rooms in Santa Rosa. Featuring a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel offers a barbecue and a 24-hour front desk. The room was spacious, clean, comfortable and quiet...everything we needed after attending my daughter's wedding earlier in the day!

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9
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
£131
per night

Element San Jose Airport

San Jose

Located in San Jose, 5.1 km from San Jose Convention Center, Element San Jose Airport provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Location close to the office, big bright room and good bathroom. Nice breakfast, pleasant cook and girls who serve. Didn’t use kitchen but probably is good to have for longer stay.

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9.2
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
£156
per night

metro hotel 3 stars

Petaluma

Located in Petaluma, 24 km from Mission San Francisco Solano, metro hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 42 km from Napa Valley Wine Train. This hotel is so cute! Definitely recommend staying here.

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9
Superb
250 reviews
Price from
£145
per night

Highlands Resort - Adults Only

Guerneville

Situated in Guerneville, 27 km from Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Highlands Resort - Adults Only features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The property is non-smoking and is set 41 km from Safari West. Such a beautiful place! Cabins are lovely and staff so welcoming. Just go, you’ll love it.

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9.4
Superb
187 reviews

The Ameswell Hotel 5 stars

Mountain View

The Ameswell Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Mountain View. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre. This hotel is well located, fully equipped, innovative and unique design, stylish style, good room soundproofing, friendly staff attitude, highly recommended!

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9.2
Superb
523 reviews
Price from
£166
per night

Trailside Inn Bed and Breakfast

Calistoga

Situated in Calistoga, 41 km from Napa Valley Wine Train and 10 km from Old Faithful Geyser of California, Trailside Inn Bed and Breakfast offers pool with a view and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Robert Louis Stevenson State Park is 20 km away and Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is 32 km from the bed and breakfast. Very comfortable and with great hospitality.

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9.2
Superb
166 reviews

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