Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City-San Mateo, An Ihg Hotel, Foster City ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City-San Mateo is located in California's Bay Area, nestled between San Mateo and San Francisco. The hotel is recognized for its significant meeting spaces, boasting 23,000 square feet for events and an array of services tailored for both business and leisure travelers. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, including views of the San Francisco Bay, the hotel offers modern amenities designed to enhance guest experiences. Its proximity to key attractions like Silicon Valley and San Francisco International Airport adds to its appeal.

Location

Situated conveniently just seven miles from San Francisco International Airport, the hotel is near major attractions like Silicon Valley and popular shopping centers. Guests can easily access local dining options and scenic spots such as the San Francisco Bay Trail and Mariner’s Point Golf Course, all within walking distance. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to and from SFO every hour, enhancing connectivity for both leisure and business travelers.

Rooms

The hotel features 350 spacious guestrooms and suites, showcasing contemporary designs and modern amenities. Standard rooms provide luxurious King beds, work desks, refrigerators, and 37'' HDTVs, ensuring a comfortable stay. The Executive Level rooms offer additional perks, like private access to the Crowne Club and deluxe continental breakfast. Suites include luxury conveniences such as a living room with a sleeper sofa, kitchenette, and upgraded bedding for an exceptional experience.

Eat & Drink

Dining is highlighted at the hotel with four distinct restaurants and bars, offering a mix of California and Asian cuisine. Café Florian is well-known for its sumptuous Sunday Brunch buffet with fresh shellfish and carving stations. The Clubhouse Bistro transforms into a lively spot with fun dancing on weekend nights, while the Chit Chat Lounge provides a casual atmosphere for light bites and drinks. Guests can enjoy a variety of menus that cater to different tastes throughout their stay.

Leisure & Business

Crowne Plaza offers extensive leisure and business facilities including an indoor pool with retractable skylights and a state-of-the-art fitness center. For business travelers, the hotel features a well-equipped business center, high-speed Wi-Fi, and expert meeting planners to ensure smoothly run events. The hotel’s versatile meeting spaces can accommodate both intimate gatherings and large conferences, supported by exceptional catering services.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room Disability Access

Max:

3 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

Coffee machine

Heating

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One-Bedroom King Suite

Max:

4 persons

56 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

Coffee machine

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Standard Room

Max:

3 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

Coffee machine

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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

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Breakfast Delight!

“The breakfast offered a delicious variety, and the perfectly cooked scrambled eggs were a highlight of my stay.” view full review

Flexible Accommodations

“I appreciated the late check-out options, making my visit more enjoyable and stress-free.” view full review

Comfortable Stay

“The room was quite cozy, and the ambiance of the hotel added to an overall relaxing experience.” view full review

Excellent Accessibility

“The hotel provided thoughtful features that enhanced accessibility, ensuring all guests felt welcomed.” view full review

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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

60%

liked the hotel and would stay again

convenient location

exceptional service

noisy room

overpriced dining

6.0/10

Guest rating

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