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Top 9 Hotels in Fresno, California

Fresno has long been enjoying the fame of a perfect stopover city. The one you use as a convenient base for visiting the three national parks, each located just a 90-minute drive away. We’re talking about Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia. That’s why the local hotel scene mostly caters to numerous travelers aiming for the natural attractions of these stunning places that are among the most-visited in the country.

This city is a posterchild for the Central Californian way of life with lots of things to see and do, including a vibrant Tower district filled with bars and restaurants, lots of outdoor fun in the surrounding county, cool wineries to check out, and quite original sights like the catacombs-reminiscent Forestiere Underground Gardens and Chaffee Zoo. To make your next visit more memorable, here are the best hotels in Fresno.

Hampton Inn Fresno Airport Hampton Inn Fresno Airport
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Hampton Inn Fresno Airport

Whether you’re arriving at Fresno Yosemite International Airport or passing through the city on the way to national park adventures, Hampton Inn Fresno Airport would be a great choice for accommodation. Ideal for a quick layover, it offers contemporary clean rooms with streaming TVs, free WiFi, microwaves, and fridges. The breakfast is complimentary, and the pets are allowed for a fee. To make relaxation after your travels better there’s a nice outdoor pool and the on-site 24-hour fitness center. If you’re into further exploration, Downtown Fresno is just 5 miles away, so you can easily reach it by car. 

DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
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DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center

The location is a winning perk of staying at DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center, which gives you a chance to stay right in the heart of Fresno. Also, it’s one of the few smack-central properties in the city so take notice if you’re looking for this kind of stay. The accommodation is adjacent to Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center and is set steps away from the Downtown. That means that it will work equally well for both business travelers and families, this hotel is quite a universal affair. Their atrium is a showstopper, the rooms are slick and modern, and the amenities are pushing the boundaries of what a three-star is capable of. You will love the heated indoor-outdoor pool, the stylish Atrium Lodge for drinks, and the fitness center that is open non-stop. 

Comfort Suites Fresno River Park Comfort Suites Fresno River Park
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Comfort Suites Fresno River Park

Comfort Suites Fresno River Park is an affordable and solid three-star hotel on the fringes of Fresno that would work great as a transit accommodation. The WiFi is free, the hot breakfast is included, you’ve got a laundry service on-site, and a fitness center to never miss the exercise schedule. The suites here are clean and spacious, equipped with great amenities for weary travelers as a microwave and a coffee maker. The location is convenient too, the River Park Shopping Center with a plethora of stores is a few minutes away by car and you’ve got Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Jack in the Box just across the street from a hotel. It’s that accommodation to have a great night’s sleep and head straight to Yosemite with the first sun rays in the morning. 

Sonesta ES Suites Fresno Sonesta ES Suites Fresno
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Sonesta ES Suites Fresno

Who doesn’t love a well-appointed all-suiter? This lodging at Sonesta ES Suites Fresno is precisely that, a high-quality place with rooms that feature fully equipped kitchens. The location is more for a road trip stop than for the Fresno exploration here, but you are still not too far from the city’s top sights like mesmerizing Forestiere Underground Gardens and superb Chaffee Zoo with over 190 animal species. The prices are also on the brighter side, for under 200 dollars you’re getting a spacious suite with a kitchen and that is quite a deal for Central California. Add free WiFi, parking, and grab-n-go breakfast and it’s a real bargain. There’s a pretty outdoor pool area that sets you in the right vacation mood and a fitness zone for working out. Just a mile away from the property shopping aficionados will be delighted to find the big Fashion Fair mall with many popular brands represented. 

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SpringHill Suites Fresno

Cleanliness, great attitude from the staff, and overall comfort are the things guests mention a lot in the reviews of SpringHill Suites Fresno. This is one of the top Fresno hotels if you’re looking for rooms with kitchenettes and modern decor. It has one of the nicest outdoor pools in the city, a good location next to the main thoroughfare to Yosemite, and Smart TVs in the suites. The breakfast is complimentary and so is the fast Wi-Fi. You can set off to the national parks at the local outdoor gems like the relaxing Japanese-American Shinzen Friendship Garden and the picturesque Millerton Lake State Recreation Area. 

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fresno Yosemite International Airport
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fresno Yosemite International Airport

One of the best-reviewed hotels in Fresno, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fresno Yosemite International Airport is your top choice near the airport. The great news is that the shuttle here is complimentary, so you don’t have to worry about the commute. If you’re on your way to Sierra National Forest, Kings Canyon, or Sequoia National Parks, that is also a good pick for layover accommodation as it can be used as a base for further road trips. The hotel is spotlessly clean, there is an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Both the breakfast and the Wi-Fi are free, so you are saving here too. 

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Courtyard by Marriott Fresno

Adding a pinch of resort-like ambiance to a typical roadside Fresno hotel proposition, Courtyard by Marriott Fresno is a stylish choice that checks many boxes for a good stay in the city. A beautiful landscaped outdoor area with palm trees and a swimming pool is a fine addition that lets you rewind graciously. The rooms are well-illuminated with Central Californian light and feature free Wi-Fi and mini-fridges. You won’t have to travel anywhere to have a meal, the on-site restaurant is a welcoming addition to the offer. If Yosemite is your primary reason for stopping in Fresno, this lodging will be just great. It’s right on the highway that leads you straight to the grandiose American kingdom of the outdoors. 

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Garden Inn and Suites Fresno

Successfully competing with the chain hotels of Fresno, Garden Inn and Suites is this locally-rooted, boutique accommodation that allows you to get a different kind of a stay experience. True to the name, you will find the charming fruit gardens here. The hotel grows its own fruits that are presented to the guests during breakfast (coming free with your stay). It’s not the most glamorous of lodgings, but it doesn’t have to be, you’re getting a peak into the Central Californian way of life along with comfortable rooms, beautiful outdoor spaces, and an attractive swimming pool. The location in the residential area adds to the allure, but the real deal is the fact that the property is a street away from the famous Forestiere Underground Gardens, one of Fresno’s must-visit sights. 

Hyatt Place Fresno Hyatt Place Fresno
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Hyatt Place Fresno

Fresno isn’t particularly known for luxurious hotels, but Hyatt Place Fresno is the closest you can get to it here. Featuring some of the most well-designed rooms in the city, having an on-site breakfast bar, a 24-hour store, and a restaurant, it’s certainly a cool choice. Conveniently located just off the freeway leading to Yosemite, this accommodation can satisfy your upscale demands (with a three-star limit though). Come here for beautiful spacious suites, the great 40-foot-long indoor swimming pool, and a modern fitness center. Pets traveling with you to Fresno will be happy to know that they are welcomed here (for a fee). 

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