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Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG

Property class: 3.5

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A multi-level indoor space with a central atrium featuring palm trees, dining areas, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large pillars, and a view of the indoor garden.
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and a bed.
A modern interior with a central bar area, wooden paneling, and a decorative wall feature.
A modern lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a round table, a large flat-screen TV, and a decorative vase.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $168
$148 nightly
$168 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22

Explore the area

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1221 Chess Dr, Foster City, CA, 94404
  • Place, Leo J. Ryan Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mariners Point Golf Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, JoinVille Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of trees.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of trees.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and a bed.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Foster City

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG in Foster City (Vintage Park), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley. .This hotel is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Stanford University and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Ice Center at San Mateo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Leo J. Ryan Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mariners Point Golf Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • William E. Walker Recreation Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • JoinVille Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hayward Park Station - 3 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Apple Fritter - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG offers 350 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch LCD televisions come with pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Stay in one of 350 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City San Mateo
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying at this place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in/out was easy. The room was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When in the Bay Area it’s my go-to great whether I’m attending the bar or entertaining the kids at the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for an evening since we went to a theatre show nearby but our stay was fantastic! My wife and I were a little unclear on how to get into the Bistro for dinner from the hotel side but we eventually found our way. Absolutely would stay again if we are in Foster City again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and pleasant stay.The hotel location is very good and also the breakfast was very good. The staff was friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ever

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In terms of value for money, I found it acceptable—and a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

DANIEL M

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay. Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Nice hotel, clean and comfortable room. Could use more electrical outlets however.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! The staff was very accommodating. Cupertino at the bar and grill was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar fine, parking easy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place very nice staff and great accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a great time here this past week.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, room was clean, the staff was incredibly nice. Definitely booking again when I visit San Francisco next time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall it’s a safe and quiet place to stay, I love their parking lot that offers plenty of spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a good stay whoke celebrating birthdays.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful clean place to stay, the staff very courteous and friendly thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Silvina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bistro had amazing pizza open until midnight and the club was so much fun ! only hotel to have the pool open until 11pm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Will go back again whenever I am in San Mateo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DavID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel i will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024