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Club Donatello 4 stars

Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco

Centrally located in downtown San Francisco, this luxury 4-star hotel is one block from Union Square. It offers an Italian restaurant and rooftop lounge, a sauna, and spacious rooms with free WiFi.

Club Donatello’s air-conditioned guest rooms are equipped with a 50-inch HD LED TV and a Blu-ray DVD player. A compact refrigerator, an in-room safe and a minibar are also provided. The bed, the location, the friendly staff

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9
Superb
1,118 reviews
Price from
US$206.96
per night

Ocean Park Inn 3 stars

Pacific Beach, San Diego

With an ideal location just steps from the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Park Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Guests can relax in the year around outdoor pool and hot tub. Historic oceanfront amusement park Belmont Park is 5 minutes’ drive away. Great location with really nice rooms, spa pool and a small pool right on the beach

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9
Superb
1,636 reviews
Price from
US$393.29
per night

Tahquitz Pines Retreat 3 stars

Idyllwild

Set in Idyllwild, Tahquitz Pines Retreat offers a tennis court. Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel offers mountain views, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Tahquitz Pines is my new favorite quick getaway!! The property is beautiful and immaculate! There is so much to do! Staff is friendly and accommodating. The decor in the various rooms and cottages are first class, not fadish or glitzy, but very tasteful and eye pleasing. The grounds at night are breathtaking! I was actually amazed at the affordability of this property compared to how fantastic this property is. I expected something far less for the price. It should be called a resort instead of retreat, although I understand why. Everything has the look and feel of being brand new. Rooms have very comfortable beds and bedding, and each room of our 2 bedroom cottage had a big screen TV along with microwave and mini frig. There are some that have full kitchens. If you are going to Idyllwild, you MUST stay here!! This is coming from someone who retired from the travel industry, so I know a good property when I see one!! You will not be disappointed!! There are so many walking trails, basketball, fitness room, recreation room with ping pong and pool, and restaurant on the grounds to open in summer. Lovely pool and spa. Wonderful playground. Firewood and pits are available for that night campfire with smores for the kids! Dog friendly! You don't have to leave the grounds, but town is only a mile down the road. Loved everything about Tahquitz Pines and am planning a trip towards summer for all ten of us!

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9.2
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
US$133.34
per night

Jazz Hotel Palm Springs

Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs

In a prime location in the centre of Palm Springs, Jazz Hotel Palm Springs provides free WiFi throughout the property, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 3.1 km from Palm Springs Convention Center, 3.3 km from O'Donald Golf Course and 5.1 km from Escena Golf Club. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.4 km from Palm Springs Visitor Center. Nice and clean Attention to detail Facilities Complimentary food and drinks in the kitchen

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9.5
Exceptional
194 reviews
Price from
US$200.70
per night

Sonder The Winfield

Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, within 1.5 km of Staples Center and 2.9 km of LA Union Station, Sonder The Winfield provides free WiFi. The property is set 5.2 km from California Science Center, 5.5 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and 6.8 km from LA Memorial Coliseum. The property is 600 metres from the city centre and 1.4 km from Microsoft Theater. VERY comfortable rooms with great views. Superb location with excellent amenities within walking distance. Very helpful and friendly staff helped with early check in. Suite had everything you'd need, very spacious and bed was really comfy

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9
Superb
319 reviews
Price from
US$298.84
per night

Mario & Harry Potter Loft Universal Studios 10min loft apartment

Hollywood, Los Angeles

Set in Los Angeles in the California region, with Dolby Theater nearby, Mario & Harry Potter Loft Universal Studios 10min loft apartment offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 2.3 km from Capitol Records Building, 2.6 km from Hollywood Bowl and 5.4 km from Universal Studios Hollywood. Los Angeles County Museum Of Art / LACMA is 5.5 km from the apartment and Petersen Automotive Museum is 5.5 km away. Everything was great for our stay. The staff was nice and helpful.

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9
Superb
120 reviews
Price from
US$330.90
per night

Stables Inn

Paso Robles

Situated in Paso Robles, 2.1 km from Paso Robles Event Center, Stables Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 15 km from Mission San Miguel, 45 km from Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and 46 km from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The hotel provides a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Location was great , within walking distance of some wonderful restaurants and shopping.

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9.1
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
US$234.72
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
Superb
144 reviews
Price from
US$171.15
per night

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport 3 stars

San Mateo

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport is located in San Mateo, within 26 km of Shoreline Amphitheatre and 34 km of Oracle Park. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Union Square is 35 km away and Oakland Coliseum is 38 km from the hotel. The newness and breakfast in the morning.

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9.2
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
US$140.70
per night

Exclusive Suites in MDR-Venice with Pool, GYM & HotTub

Venice Beach, Los Angeles

Offering a shared lounge and garden view, Exclusive Suites in MDR-Venice with Pool, GYM & HotTub is located in Los Angeles, 2.3 km from Marina Del Rey Beach and 3.2 km from Venice Beach Boardwalk. This apartment features free private parking and full-day security. The accommodation provides a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. Great location, amenities, and very clean. It was awesome to have my own parking spot. Great communication with the host. I would definitely stay here again.

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9
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
US$359.53
per night

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