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About the Hotel

1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, California, United States of America, 94404

Rooms & Suites

Crowne Plaza Foster City-San Mateo offers 350 guestrooms and suites with king or double beds, 37-inch HDTVs, refrigerators, and free Wi-Fi. Executive Level rooms include access to the Crowne Club Lounge with continental breakfast. Suites feature living rooms with sleeper sofas, kitchenettes with microwaves, and work desks. The Sleep Advantage Program provides aromatherapy kits and blackout drape clips.

Dining & Bars

The hotel has four dining options. Café Florian serves a daily breakfast buffet and a Sunday brunch with seafood and carving stations. The Clubhouse Bistro offers pizza and light fare, with DJ nights Thursday through Saturday. The Chit Chat Lounge in the lobby provides salads and sandwiches. Tokyo Village serves California and Asian cuisine.

Leisure & Fitness

Guests can use the indoor pool with retractable skylights, a hot tub, and a fitness center with cardio and strength equipment. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly from 6 AM to 10 PM. Nearby, the San Francisco Bay Trail is ideal for walking or biking.

Location & Access

The hotel is 7 miles from SFO Airport, 4 miles from Caltrain, and steps from Foster City restaurants and Bridgepointe Shopping Center. Nearby attractions include Mariner’s Point Golf Course (0.5 miles), Hillsdale Shopping Center (3 miles), and Stanford University (17 miles). Hertz rental cars are available on-site.

Meetings & Events

With 23,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel hosts events for up to 1,000 guests. The Grand Ballroom divides for smaller functions, and the Bayview Room on the seventh floor accommodates 50-75 guests with San Francisco skyline views. Catering services include buffet, plated, and themed menus.

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Premium King Room

Max:

3 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

Coffee machine

Heating

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Standard Room

Max:

3 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

Coffee machine

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One-Bedroom King Suite

Max:

4 persons

605 sq. feet

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1 King Size Bed

City view

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Center

Foster City2300 ft

Airports

San Francisco International (SFO) 9.2 mi

Oakland International (OAK) 22.9 mi

Train

Hayward Park Caltrain 1.9 mi

Hillsdale Caltrain 2.1 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Golf course

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Night club

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, California, United States of America, 94404

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1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, California, United States of America, 94404

City landmarks

650 Shell Blvd

Leo J. Ryan Park

3600 ft

Parks

Seal Point Park

1.4 mi

San Francisco Bay Trail

1.1 mi

Leo J Ryan Memorial Park

2400 ft

499 Catamaran St #479

Catamaran Park

1.5 mi

San Mateo

Mariners Island Park

4200 ft

Anthony Schools

2200 ft

Ice Center at San Mateo

2400 ft

Foster City Recreation Center

2800 ft

Central Lake

3100 ft

Public Works and Parks Corp Yard

3000 ft

Beach

Parkside Aquatic Park

1.7 mi

Erckenbrack Park

4700 ft

Church

Island United Church

3600 ft

Gull Park

1.4 mi

Tidelands Park

3800 ft

Seal Slough

4100 ft

Golf Course

Mariners Point Golf Center

4000 ft

600 Bainbridge St

Farragut Park

1.7 mi

1837 Bahia St

Los Prados Park

1.5 mi

Beach

Seal Beach

1.0 mi

Edgewater Park

1.0 mi

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

1.0 mi

Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

1.0 mi

Square

Charter Square Shopping Center

1.6 mi

Mall

Marlin Cove Shopping Center

1.7 mi

2111 Kehoe Ave

Joinville Park

2.1 mi

Nearby

Crowne Plaza-Mid Peninsula

1700 ft

Starbucks

1700 ft

Commerce Park

2000 ft

Restaurants

Red Robin Burger & Spirits

5200 ft

2204 Bridgepointe Pkwy

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

82%

enjoyed their stay & would return

convenient location

exceptional service

noisy room

overpriced dining

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

5.3

Location

6.7

Service

7.0

Dining

5.7

Bob

United States of America, December 2023

7.0/10

The hotel location is convenient for freeway access and close to the office, but room issues affected our stay negatively. The service was exceptional and very helpful. The dining options were satisfactory for the price. A good choice for those valuing location and service.

Rooms

5.0

The room we stayed in was affected by noise from nearby equipment rooms and poor bathroom conditions, such as low water pressure and a damaged shower ceiling. Despite the issues, we were not offered a room change.

Service

9.0

The service during our stay was excellent, with the staff being more than helpful and pleasant. They even arranged a cab for my morning meeting with the best driver I've ever had.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location is very convenient for freeway access and practical for my trip purposes. However, occasional noise disturbances and proximity to the club were minor drawbacks.

Dining

6.0

We found the dining options to be overpriced, especially the Japanese restaurant. However, the breakfast buffet, although costly, was more than satisfactory for the price.

Facilities

8.0

convenient location

noisy room

Charles

United States of America, July 2023

5.0/10

The hotel room I stayed in faced the freeway, making it too noisy at night. Additionally, being positioned over the Dance Club, which was extremely loud, made it impossible to sleep until 1:30 am. The location was poor, noisy, with a damaged ceiling in the shower, poor water pressure, and a shower head so low that taking a shower was nearly impossible. The door of the shower was stuck, the toilet seat was uncomfortably close to the water, and we weren't offered a room change. The food was overpriced, especially at the Japanese restaurant where the quality was poor, and there were no hand-cleaning options after eating seafood. The room itself was hot and musty, as if it had been closed for an extended period.

Rooms

5.0

The room I stayed in faced the freeway and was extremely noisy at night due to the nearby Dance Club. The shower had a damaged ceiling, poor water pressure, and a shower head that was too low. It was challenging to take a shower, and the door of the shower was stuck. The toilet seat was uncomfortably close to the water.

Service

6.0

The service was a mix of experiences. I was advised to get a coupon for my granddaughters’ volleyball tournament, and they picked me up on time in the afternoon. However, waiting for the shuttle became distressing as we were told conflicting information about the waiting time. On the positive side, they were super helpful with dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and provided a welcome drink.

Location

5.0

The location required a car to go anywhere, but it was convenient for reaching my office within a 10-minute drive. The place was centrally located, close to Safeway and Costco, and positioned nicely between San Francisco and San Jose.

Dining

5.0

I dined within the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Foster City, San Mateo. The breakfast was priced at $19.50 per person and was more than satisfactory. However, the food was overpriced, and the quality was not up to par. There were no hand-cleaning options after eating seafood.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were not adequate. The hotel had poor maintenance, including noisy surroundings, and the room had issues like the shower door being stuck.

Thomas

United States of America, May 2023

7.0/10

Overall, the hotel offers a pleasant stay with clean and comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a great location. However, there are some issues with the dining options and noise levels in certain rooms.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are nice, but there are some bathroom issues. Some rooms may experience noise from nearby equipment.

Service

6.0

The service was a bit hit or miss. While some staff members were friendly and helpful, there were instances where assistance was lacking or interactions were not satisfactory.

Location

8.0

The location is practical and convenient for various purposes. It is close to the freeway, making it easy to access, but noise levels might be a concern in some rooms.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience at the hotel varies.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities at the hotel are decent, offering standard amenities for a comfortable stay. However, there may be room for improvement in certain aspects.

clean

noise issues