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New Haven Inn 3 stars

Solvang

This boutique modern inn offers unique air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Solvang town centre is just a few blocks away from New Haven Inn.

Equipped with air conditioning, select rooms and suites at New Haven Inn may include patios with fire pits, double walk-in tiled showers or vaulted ceilings with chandeliers. All of the rooms feature flat-screen cable TVs and a coffee machine. The room was very modern, clean, and well-decorated. The outdoor space was very inviting and only a short walk to the middle of town.

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9
Superb
1,106 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego 3 stars

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Each room at this hotel features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Select rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower that includes guest bath robes and free toiletries. Since we stepped in the hotel, we had a very warm welcome. The hotel is great, and specially the attention from Allan. We loved our stay and highly recommend the hotel

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9
Superb
1,098 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Hotel Corque 4 stars

Solvang

Located 5 minutes’ walk away from Old Mission Santa Ines, this boutique hotel offers a restaurant on site. It features an outdoor pool and hot tub and spacious room with free WiFi.

A flat-screen cable satellite TV with pay-per-view channels is offered in each guest room at Hotel Corque. All guest rooms include an iPod docking station, a refrigerator, a coffee machine and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Select rooms include views of Solvang Village or the Santa Ynez Hills. The hotel is simply beautiful. There is a restaurant attached but it was closing when we arrived. The hotel does not offer breakfast. The rooms were spacious (we had a 2 queen beds room), the bathroom was clean and the ammenities nice. The hotel lobby is very beautiful too. The hotel is very well located so we were able to walk around town. The hotel offers complimentary parking outside its premises. The staff recommended us a nice place to have breakfast and it was great (The Belgian Cafe).

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9.2
Superb
1,682 reviews
Price from
£142
per night

Marina Beach Motel 3 stars

West Beach, Santa Barbara

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

Rooms are furnished with white linens and look out onto the garden. They feature cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee and tea-making facilities. A refrigerator & iron with ironing facilities are also included. - Friendly, helpful staff that keeps the property nice and clean - nice outdoor area to enjoy the complimentary coffee

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9
Superb
1,095 reviews
Price from
£182
per night

Beach Street Inn and Suites 3 stars

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities are also provided along with cable TV. The Hotel has a great location just in front of fisherman wharf and some steps away from the boardwalk. The staff was very friendly and made us feel very comfortable. We loved the complimentary coffee, tea and popcorn. It was a plus we weren’t expecting. At night we enjoyed the hot tub!

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9
Superb
1,566 reviews
Price from
£133
per night

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
1,115 reviews
Price from
£147
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. very fresh room and superb lovation

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9
Superb
1,625 reviews
Price from
£212
per night

Black Bear Lodge

South Lake Tahoe

Black Bear Lodge is situated in South Lake Tahoe, roughly 0.8 km from the lake and 1.6 km from The Gondola at Heavenly.

All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a gas fireplace. Black Bear Lodge features free WiFi throughout the property. We loved everything about this gorgeous lodge! From the moment we arrived we fell in love with the coziness of black bear lodge. Whether you’re looking to hike or spend time on the water, this is the perfect location. We spent our days exploring and our evenings dipping in the hot tub and warming up by the fire in our room. (Yes, a private little fireplace!!!! does it get any better?!)

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9.5
Exceptional
609 reviews
Price from
£223
per night

Julian Gold Rush Hotel

Julian

Julian Gold Rush Hotel in Julian has a garden and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Julian Gold Rush Hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a city view. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Very good and filling. Your fruit is always fresh and tasty. The polenta egg dish wasn't my favorite. Not my cup of tea. WIFE liked it.

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9
Superb
683 reviews

Holiday House Palm Springs 3 stars

Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs

Set in Palm Springs, less than 1 km from O'Donald Golf Course, Holiday House Palm Springs offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. With a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Wow is all I can say. I went with my partner and two of our friends to this beautiful property right in the middle of Palm Springs, yet feels a world away. The hotel has anything you could need - breakfast, lunch or dinner to order, drinks or food to order right at the pool, a gift shop, a large pool (heated), hot tub, misters, calming music, mini-bar in the rooms, fires at night and separate cabanas (even shuffleboard!). The staff was SO friendly and helpful, always went out of their way to make sure everyone had what they needed. Dogs are also allowed which was great and such a fun addition to see. The rooms are huge and spotless, large bathrooms and beautifully decorated. The hotel is in the historic tennis district toward the mountains and with incredible views. Very quiet at night and really can't say enough nice things about staying here. It definitely feels mid-century, but with modern amenities. Would definitely stay here again - stayed 4 nights and did not want to leave!

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9.5
Exceptional
177 reviews
Price from
£232
per night

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