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Our top choices for San Rafael 3-star hotels

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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.
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1. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Duncan
HK$1,266
HK$1,490 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 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 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
FRANK
HK$1,193
HK$1,404 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
eric
HK$1,124
HK$1,324 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'SONESTA' sign, surrounded by trees and a parking area.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

4. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Tamy
HK$1,099
HK$1,320 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 spacious cafe with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a variety of seating options including tables and benches.
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.

5. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Jesus
HK$903
HK$1,062 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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 hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

6. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
San Antonio
United States
Evelyn
HK$976
HK$1,134 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 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.

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Greg
HK$1,397
HK$1,644 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.
A hotel entrance with a black awning, brick facade, and a fire escape.
Room
A reception area with a mosaic wall, a blue counter, and a tiled floor.

8. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Rob
HK$759
HK$894 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 hotel lobby with a blue sofa, grey armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a dining area with red chairs.
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.

9. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
Mexico
David
HK$777
HK$914 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
King George Hotel
A marina with multiple boats docked, a large hotel with a sign reading "Shandon," and a backdrop of green hills.
A large resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a marina with boats.
A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the atrium.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a marina through large windows.

10. Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma

Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma
Petaluma
United States
Thomas M
HK$910
HK$1,039 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.
Lobby sitting area
A Tilden Hotel with a sign for Tails & Kitchen, a white car parked in front, and a yellow taxi with passengers.

11. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
United States
Lamond
HK$755
HK$889 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Tilden Hotel
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.
The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 'Entrance Only' and 'Clearance 9-6', and the hotel's name displayed prominently.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, bar stools, and a seating area with blue sofas.

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

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Fisherman's Wharf
Canada
Marcin
HK$1,310
HK$1,797 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a mural.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire feature, surrounded by buildings with large windows and string lights.
A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a bookshelf with various items.
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
HK$1,326
HK$1,561 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire feature, and umbrellas.
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.
A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a modern kitchen in the background.

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Danilo
HK$1,076
HK$1,207 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 hotel corridor with wooden flooring, a suite shop on the left, and a wall with a blue abstract pattern.
A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a large lamp, and a red carpet with text.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large painting, a sofa with colorful cushions, a yellow armchair, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

15. Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Brandon
HK$1,152
HK$1,355 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a tray, a lamp, a bathroom with a sink, and a window with blinds.
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and a large chandelier.
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
HK$1,021
HK$1,200 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 modern hotel with a palm tree in the foreground, a parking lot, and a sunset sky.

17. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
Novato
United States
Robert
HK$1,181
HK$1,349 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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.
A dining area with round wooden tables, wicker chairs, and ornate lanterns.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a lattice structure.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Petite Auberge" and the number "863".

18. Petite Auberge

Petite Auberge
Union Square
United States
Plain
HK$994
HK$1,429 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Petite Auberge
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a bar counter, and multiple bar stools.
A cozy library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a bar area.
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
Tatiana
HK$1,193
HK$1,405 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Phoenix Hotel
A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a trash can.
A cityscape with various buildings, including a hotel with a flag on top.
A hotel reception area with a tea and sherry station, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.
The entrance to the Kensington Park Hotel with a marble facade, a black doormat, and a sign indicating the hotel's name.

20. Kensington Park Hotel

Kensington Park Hotel
Union Square
United States
Kenneth
HK$1,160
HK$1,365 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Kensington Park Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Rafael?
Expedia customers needing an affordable and pleasant San Rafael stay often book Courtyard San Francisco Larkspur Landing/Marin County. This 3-star hotel, roughly 6 kilometres southeast of the centre, offers a swimming pool and hypo-allergenic bedding. Want another suggestion? Located 6 kilometres north of downtown and including pool sun loungers and a cafe, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County is another go-to choice for guests.
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