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Set in San Simeon, 600 metres from Arroyo del padre juan, Coast Riders Inn offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free private parking. Guests can use the indoor pool, or enjoy pool views.

All units at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Every room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some feature sea views. The units at Coast Riders Inn feature air conditioning and a desk. Extremely friendly and helpful lady at the reception, nice pool and Jacuzzi, in walking distance to several restaurants. We will definitely stay there again!

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9.1
Superb
1,238 reviews
Price from
US$129
per night

Situated in San Francisco, 600 metres from Oracle Park, LUMA Hotel San Francisco features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides an ATM, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The room was big, great place, rly enjoyed the whole vibe of it also

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9.2
Superb
1,271 reviews
Price from
US$195
per night

Ideally set in San Francisco, citizenM San Francisco Union Square features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 800 metres from Moscone Center, 1.4 km 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. Love the good atmosphere, welcoming common areas and staff at CitizenM. The rooms are very practical and welcoming. I love this chain and have stayed in several of their hotels and I never regret it.

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9
Superb
3,575 reviews
Price from
US$125
per night

Situated in the centre of Los Angeles, The Metric - Los Angeles Downtown is located 2.5 km from Microsoft Theater and 2.6 km from Crypto.com Arena. Built in 2021, this 3-star hotel is within 3.6 km of La Union Station and 5.3 km of Dodger Stadium. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Very friendly and helpful staff, great room, the complimentary bakery sweets in the morning are very delicious, tea water and coffee are provided in the lobby, we will definitely come back when visiting LA again

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Superb
1,095 reviews
Price from
US$227
per night

Located in San Diego and with Ocean Beach reachable within 300 metres, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. - Rooms and bathrooms are so clean - Staff are so friendly - Great location - Best place to socialize - Very cozy

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Superb
1,771 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.3km from Alga Norte Community Park.

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad offers 3-star accommodation with a hot tub. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Vista, like hiking. Everything. New property. Very clean and beautiful.

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9.4
Superb
1,020 reviews
Price from
US$129
per night

Located in Redding, 10 km from Simpson University, Americana Modern Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. Big fluffy gray towels and roomy hot shower. Comfy bed and different pillow options. Mini fridge with freezer so I could refreeze my ice packs. Appreciated the microwave. The floor in the bathroom was not cold at all and kinda cushy - that was such a surprise perk. Parking close to stairs up to room. Wifi was truly free and didn't have to sign up for anything, just put in the password.

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Superb
1,044 reviews
Price from
US$124
per night

Featuring free WiFi, H by H Hospitality is set in Los Angeles, 1.1 km from Koreatown.

A flat-screen TV with cable channels. Select rooms have views of the mountains or city. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom. Fast check in, staff were very friendly and helpful

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Superb
1,201 reviews
Price from
US$121.50
per night

Set in Ahwahnee, 34 km from Yosemite South Entrance, Sierra Meadows offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a hot tub. This is a beautiful place to visit. You are surrounded by trees and nature.The cottage we got was very clean and cozy. They have a small store that is packed with anything you might need. The outside has a good size parking area. And management is very informative. We had a great time, and we highly recommend this place.

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9.2
Superb
1,154 reviews
Price from
US$127.80
per night

This boutique modern Inn offers unique air-conditioned rooms with free WiF, Free parking, EV Charging and Free Bikes. Solvang town center 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. Fantastic hotel with great rooms. Comfy, clean and spacious. Only a short walk from the main street in Solvang and in a nice and quiet location.

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9.1
Superb
1,631 reviews
Price from
US$116.40
per night

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