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Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego 3 stars

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego offers pet-friendly accommodation in San Diego. San Diego International Airport is just 4 km from the property.

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. I loved the people. Alan Lucero checked us in after a very frustrating situation when an airline refused me to board a flight because of a 49-hour test instead of 48. Flights were suspended for an uncertain period. But Alan helped me get my cheerfulness back. Then Derrick also helped. Thank you, Guys. Place was clean and comfortable and in a great location.

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9.1
Superb
1,098 reviews
Price from
€ 191
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. Quiet doors! A god send! The room was large and clean. The beds were very comfortable had a little balcony overlooking the pool. It was fantastic. 

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9.2
Superb
1,672 reviews
Price from
€ 177
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. The location was good, walking distance to the beach. The room was big and had a little porch.

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9
Superb
1,108 reviews
Price from
€ 249
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. Everything. Such a cool and quirky hotel. Surfing themed rooms is a great idea. Comfortable beds, great staff and a perfect location.

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9
Superb
1,567 reviews
Price from
€ 322
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.

Donatello’s Club 1500 is located on the top floor of the building and offers panoramic views of the city. Zingari Ristorante serves authentic Northern Italian cuisine. Everything was great, super clean huge room, new, comfortable bed, close to all fancy shops.

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9
Superb
1,117 reviews
Price from
€ 191
per night

Dive Palm Springs 4 stars

Palm Springs Uptown, Palm Springs

Situated in Palm Springs, 2.6 km from Palm Springs Convention Center, Dive Palm Springs provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor pool as well. A continental breakfast is also offered. It was beautiful, the pictures don’t do it justice

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9.2
Superb
275 reviews
Price from
€ 229
per night

Arky's B&B

Smith River

Arky's B&B is located in Mouth of Smith River, California. Just in front of the river beach, guests can walk to the beach from the yard. Free WiFi and free parking is available to guests.

From the living room, guests can view both the ocean and the river. The entertainment area includes a bar and billiards table. A mini golf is available in the garden. Everything - lovely staff, amazing view, access to beach, very clean, great facilities.

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9.5
Exceptional
100 reviews
Price from
€ 214
per night

Little Paradise Hotel 4 stars

Palm Springs Uptown, Palm Springs

Boasting an outdoor pool, Little Paradise Hotel is located in Palm Springs, California. Modern rooms with a curved 55-inch TV and premium movie channels are featured at this adults-only hotel.

Offering free WiFi, the guest rooms here come complete with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a fireplace. The private bathrooms include jetted massage showers and a hairdryer. Select rooms offer a fully equipped kitchen. This is definitely a wonderful oasis in Palm Springs! We loved our stay here, restored beautifully, excellent staff! Judy was a gem. Loved the music and Old Hollywood ambience. Outstanding, we will definitely be back! I recommend Little Paradise to everyone.

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9.4
Superb
330 reviews
Price from
€ 196
per night

Cottage Inn & Spa 5 stars

Sonoma

Featuring a spa on site, Cottage Inn & Spa is located in Sonoma. Free WiFi access is available. Free wine passes are offered for select Sonoma wineries.

Garden views, a private entrance and an en suite bathroom with a bathrobe are offered in each air-conditioned room at Cottage Inn & Spa Sonoma. A microwave, a small refrigerator and coffee-making facilities are also included. It is very cozy, the room is very comfortable and the environment is beautiful with the spa and the fireplace.

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9.2
Superb
178 reviews
Price from
€ 368
per night

Beverly Hills Celebrity Home 4 stars

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

Located just 5 minutes' walk from Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills Celebrity Home features a guest house and a studio. Free WiFi is provided. The property is 12 km away from Los Angeles International Airport. Location and privacy! The pool is totally private and there were no other guests so it was lovely and quiet. Just a 20 min walk to rodeo drive which was nice too.

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9
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
€ 295
per night

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