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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.
A park with people relaxing on the grass, a city skyline in the background, and Victorian-style houses.

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sebastian Pablo
S$179
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.
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.
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.

2. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ian
S$163
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Pickwick Hotel
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple entry points, and a well-lit entrance.
A bar area with a view of a baseball stadium.
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
An indoor swimming pool with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a skylight ceiling.

3. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Marilyn
S$158
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
Room
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

4. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Jorge
S$225
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and buildings. There is a desk with a telephone and a lamp.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

5. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Leasa
S$213
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a green awning, a 'No Parking' sign, and a 'Restaurant & Bar' sign.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.
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.

6. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Jinyu
S$156
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.
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.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a central island with fruits and jars.

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
MELISSA
S$268
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
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.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.
A Tilden Hotel with a sign for Tails & Kitchen, a white car parked in front, and a yellow taxi with passengers.

8. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
United States
Kimberly
S$108
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Tilden Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Scott
S$173
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.
A modern storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."
A modern interior with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street and buildings outside.
An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

10. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
Ellen
S$200
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Dylan at SFO
Room
A reception area with a mosaic wall, a blue counter, and a tiled floor.
A hotel entrance with a black awning, brick facade, and a fire escape.
Room

11. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Cayla
S$167
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hotel Julian
Exterior
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with curtains.
An outdoor patio area with seating and a building in the background.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar area with shelves.

12. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Oyster Point
United States
Rebecca
S$172
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
The Stanyan Park Hotel facade with a prominent entrance, large windows, and two potted trees.
A buffet counter with coffee machines, a TV, and various food items.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a bed, and a sitting area with a table and a chair.
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

13. Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel
Golden Gate
United States
Christopher
S$357
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stanyan Park Hotel
A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.
A modern waiting area with a flat-screen TV, two sofas, two armchairs, and a yellow ottoman.
An underground parking garage with concrete floors and walls, several cars parked, and visible structural supports.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

14. Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
San Bruno
United States
Pam
S$163
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hotel Aura SFO
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large orange sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A hotel with a brick pathway, lush greenery, and a balcony with a railing.
A modern interior with a seating area, a bar, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Millbrae
United States
Xiaoshi
S$195
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and a large chandelier.
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 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.

16. The Mosser

The Mosser
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Mónica
S$167
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Mosser
A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.
A man pouring a drink at a bar with a modern interior, including pendant lighting and a visible seating area in the background.
A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a visible ground-level cafe.
A lobby with a dark wood floor, a grey upholstered armchair, and a reception desk with a modern design.

17. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
Australia
Susan Ann
S$175
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
King George Hotel
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of greenery.
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a restaurant named "GRILLE ONE."
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass-enclosed area with plants, and a poolside seating area.
A spacious lounge area with a large window offering a view of the desert landscape, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Bayfront
United States
Jorge
S$213
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring a variety of food items and a coffee station.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
The East Side
United States
Tonya
S$220
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.
A modern kitchen with marble flooring, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of the street.
A laundry area with a washing machine and dryer, a sign indicating guest laundry use, and a door leading to a room.
A long, narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, white walls, and doors on both sides.

20. Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO
San Bruno
United States
Terry
S$166
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Hotel Skye SFO
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Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8/10 Good
"Excellent location and rates. Very walkable along the shoreline walkway, nice views of the bay, good Chinese restaurants in walking distance, very nice hotel, but no pool. We were very satisfied and booked again for our return trip."
Kurt 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
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Travellers seeking an affordable and comfortable San Francisco stay often choose Handlery Union Square Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.16 kilometres west of the centre, comes with hypo-allergenic bedding and pool sun loungers. Want another suggestion? Situated 0.16 kilometres northwest of downtown and featuring a pillowtop mattress and designer toiletries, Inn At Union Square is another favourite among guests.
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