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28 Aug - 30 Aug
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4 Sept - 6 Sept

Our top choices for Central California 4-star hotels

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.

1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
United States
Leslie
HK$2,062
HK$2,439 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A spacious lobby with a central wooden structure, comfortable seating, and a glass ceiling.
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and multiple seating arrangements.
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant trees.

2. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
Canada
Lucas
HK$1,764
HK$2,359 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and built-in bookshelves.
A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a television, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A modern hotel with a Mediterranean architectural style, featuring arched windows and a covered entrance area.

3. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
United States
Erica
HK$1,037
HK$1,553 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.
A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.

4. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
United States
Abraham
HK$2,673
HK$3,082 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter with a variety of bottles, and two large screens displaying sports games.
A water park with various play structures and slides.
A fire pit table with a clear glass enclosure, surrounded by outdoor seating.
An indoor play area with a green slide, a wooden play structure, and a banner that reads "Imagine."

5. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center

Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
Visalia
United States
Kim
HK$1,121
HK$1,260 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of a mountain.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

6. Limelight Mammoth

Limelight Mammoth
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Philip
HK$1,639
HK$2,094 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Limelight Mammoth
An outdoor patio with a round metal table, two people seated, and a building with arched windows and a stone facade in the background.
A building with a blue dome and a bell tower, surrounded by vineyards and a rural landscape.
An arched corridor with a view of a building with arches and potted plants.
A grand lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a bench, and a table with a floral arrangement.

7. Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles

Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
Estrella District
Canada
Sandeep
HK$1,756
HK$2,419 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.
A coastal building with a balcony overlooking a beach.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and hanging planters.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

8. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
United States
David
HK$1,896
HK$2,466 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Elizabeth
HK$2,814
HK$3,596 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Katherine
HK$1,246
HK$1,431 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A modern restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, and hanging plants.
A modern hotel room with a long counter, multiple chairs, and large windows offering a city view.
A spacious lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating options, and a unique ceiling light fixture.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, round tables, and umbrellas providing shade.

11. Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
gerber
HK$1,279
HK$1,487 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Hilton San Jose
An outdoor swimming pool with a view of trees and distant hills.
An aerial view of a golf course with multiple tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a clubhouse.
A multi-story house with a large tree in the front yard, surrounded by various plants and shrubs.
A wooden deck with a swing, a seating area with cushions, and a hot tub.

12. Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Carmel
United States
James
HK$3,918
HK$5,005 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
A patio with a fire pit, wooden chairs, and a table with a bottle and glasses.
A coastal house with a stone facade, multiple decks, and a view of the sea.
A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, stone wall, and a view of the ocean.
A hot tub with a glass barrier, wooden deck, and a view of the ocean.

13. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands
United States
Nitesh
HK$3,210
HK$4,037 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.
A spacious lobby with a red reception desk, wooden paneling, and a chandelier.
A room with a curved black partition, a wooden door, and a tiled floor.
A row of white wooden chairs with a unique design, arranged in a dining area with wooden flooring and a warm ceiling.

14. Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Hotel Valencia Santana Row
San Jose
United States
Ranna
HK$2,063
HK$2,368 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Valencia Santana Row
A landscaped outdoor area with a fire pit and seating, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. There is a bookshelf and a mirror on the wall.
A restaurant with wooden flooring, brick walls, and hanging pendant lights. Tables are set with wine glasses and plates.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and canopies, surrounded by trees and a building.

15. Paso Robles Inn

Paso Robles Inn
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Shawn
HK$1,532
HK$2,162 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Paso Robles Inn
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather chairs, a sofa, and large windows with plants.
A bar area with stools, a sofa, and a coffee table.

16. The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection By Hilton

The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection By Hilton
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
William
HK$1,729
HK$2,249 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection By Hilton
A spacious lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a modern chandelier.
A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, wooden paneling, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
A hotel complex with multiple high-rise buildings, a central building with a dome, and surrounding palm trees.
A modern lobby with a curved bar, seating areas, and a view of the cityscape through large arched windows.

17. Signia by Hilton San Jose

Signia by Hilton San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
Bridget
HK$1,379
HK$1,599 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Signia by Hilton San Jose
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small round table, and a balcony with a pool view.
A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a swimming pool.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and high ceilings.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and chairs, a dining table, and a large TV screen.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Bakersfield
HK$826
HK$927 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.
A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.
A breakfast area with a large mural of a vineyard, wooden furniture, and a buffet with various food items.
A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

19. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz
United States
Rachel
HK$1,086
HK$1,240 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging plants.
A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a long counter, and seating.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.
A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and sofas, a central fireplace, and a view of a white building with arched windows.

20. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
Retreat
United States
Harrison
HK$2,491
HK$3,379 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
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What are the best 4-star hotels in Central California?
If your Central California trip is taking you to Las Vegas, stay at The Cromwell. With a range of conveniences such as a resort and a pillowtop mattress, it earns top marks from many Expedia travellers. Another popular choice in this city is Horseshoe Las Vegas. It's also rated 4 stars and features treatment rooms and designer toiletries.
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Central California?
Give yourself the luxury treatment during your Central California escape by checking in to a 4-star hotel. As well as featuring upmarket surroundings, these retreats are typically packed with amenities such as bathrobes, large beds and more. A 5-star hotel will go above and beyond to make your stay an even more indulgent and unforgettable one. 24-hour concierge assistance, elegant décor and world-class dining are a few of the first-rate conveniences and services you'll likely have access to.

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