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citizenM San Francisco Union Square 4 stars

Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco

Ideally set in San Francisco, citizenM San Francisco Union Square features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around less than 1 km from Moscone Center, a 16-minute walk from San Francisco City Hall and 2.7 km from Oracle Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Union Square. Excellent hotel. We stayed here twice in 3 weeks as we need 2+1 nights as stopover during our travel. Great breakfast and super comfortable bed. Hotel is very welcoming, staff more than friendly, we had very good time here. There is no better location as everything is close or near bus/tram stops. We will be looking for Citizen M now wherever we go.

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9
Superb
3,247 reviews
Price from
US$162.20
per night

Samesun Ocean Beach 2 stars

Ocean Beach, San Diego

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach offers 2-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. It is about 10m from the airport, it is very clean and it has a great atmosphere.

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9
Superb
1,674 reviews
Price from
US$40.87
per night

Stay Classy

Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Stay Classy is well located in the centre of San Diego, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is located 1.4 km from San Diego Convention Center, 2.8 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 3.1 km from USS Midway Museum. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. I really dislike staying at hostels, but this place really has exceeded my expectations, it has privacy, the facilities are really nice and clean for a hostel. Staff is super friendly and helpful. I have enjoyed my stay and would definitely come back.

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9
Superb
1,055 reviews
Price from
US$57.18
per night

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 clean and comfortable, close to everything, nice place to stay. the fire pit outside the room was a nice detail. Solvang surprised us and time was too short, for sure we would like to visit again and stay at this hotel.

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9
Superb
1,101 reviews
Price from
US$126.20
per night

Home2 Suites By Hilton Anaheim Resort 3 stars

Anaheim

The Home2 Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort, CA is conveniently located across from the entrance to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure theme parks. It features free wireless internet throughout the entire hotel. Location is awesome. Room is spacious and clean. Staff was responsive.

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9
Superb
1,169 reviews
Price from
US$209.37
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. The pictures of this property are good, but not as good as real life! The room was spacious and had a Keurig, kettle and fridge area separate. The back patio was nice, but the common area was beautiful. The pool is cozy when others are out, but morning coffee around the pool was so relaxing. Not mentioned, is that there is a little lounge room, where there is nespresso, nugget ice and lots of little details that were a pleasant surprise. They also had bikes, not sure if you had to pay to rent them or not but again, convenient surprise. This was my first time staying at a small boutique hotel vs airbnb or large hotel chain in the PS area, I would absolutely book here again for a no kids get away!

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9.5
Exceptional
162 reviews
Price from
US$180.34
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. The room is awesome, I may describe it as an artist's loft. Spacious, well equipped with all kitchen appliances and most importantly, washer & dryer. The bed is so comfy too. The whole check-in and check-out process is almost self-managed which I really like. And they are so thoughtful to arrange lockers for luggage keepsakes, and lounges. Definitely will stay here again or their other properties in the future.

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9
Superb
274 reviews
Price from
US$320.13
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. Mario decoration for the children, and excellent location.

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9
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
US$261.06
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. Clean, cosy and available for a very affordable price at the last minute

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9
Superb
130 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
136 reviews
Price from
US$171.15
per night

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