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Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$162
$143 nightly
$162 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 20 - Feb 21

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1221 Chess Dr, Foster City, CA, 94404
  • Place, Leo J. Ryan Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mariners Point Golf Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Edgewater Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Foster City

When you stay at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG in Foster City, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and San Mateo County Event Center. .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

  • Leo J. Ryan Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ice Center at San Mateo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • William E. Walker Recreation Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mariners Point Golf Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Edgewater Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Hayward Park Station - 3 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Armadillo Willy's BBQ - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near San Francisco Bay
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
  • Comprehensive recycling 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service when asked for 3xtra towels
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sunday brunch was delicious and Service was outstanding. Well worth the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naseem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was so clean and the amenities were wonderful. We went dancing Friday evening in the club downstairs. We hit the jacuzzi and pool the next day. Check out wasn’t until 12 which was so relaxing and the bed was our favorite. King size and so comfortable. The bathroom layout was also great for getting ready. Very happy overall. Parking being free was also so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Alexis

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary or Mikeal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

would stay there again

Breakfast buffet was exellent. Room very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Camila

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scherryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The lobby atrium was beautiful and the glass elevator lets you take it all in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamisha

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

10/10 Excellent

lei

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Aug 2025

Carpet stunk due too fresh adhesives. Bar was horrible loud music and had security. Sleezy Mexican night club vibe. Music too loud. Didn't feel welcome. Couldn't get a drink and have a quiet conversation. Walking distance to restaurants. Buffet was terrible and hostess crammed us into a tight corner booth next to noisy people even though there were plenty of other open spaces. Breakfast food mostly catered to Asian flavors. Scrambled eggs tasteless and dry.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lei

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel renovated in 2025. The bath room is new. Overall it is worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff members are very friendly. The room is excellent and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREG, Albuquerque

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice semi reasonable room rates for Foster City, friendly staff but the Sunday breakfast was $25. I wasn't informed of this before I ate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Litzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

I decided to rent a room my cousin was celebrating her 50th birthday at the Bistro dinner drinks and dancing, relaxation was the agenda for the weekend. I had also purchased the breakfast for Sunday morning .Ater a long day of work I brought myself bottled water and refreshments to enjoy while I was getting ready before dinner get to my room on the third floor and the ice machines are out of order mind you I am handicap and have trouble walking so no refreshments for me after being told to go to the 4th floor for ice. Headed downstairs to dinner I ordered my dinner about 7:45PM 8 PM and didn’t receive my dinner until 10 PM that was after I had asked the waitress twice where my order was. The manager and waitress assigned to our party both were very short and rude with our party. After the bar closed went upstairs to TV not working I called the front desk and was told to unplug the tv and plug it back in again I am disabled and can’t move the TV stand. The next day around 11AM check out is at 12PM. I was getting ready to head down to check out at that point the maintenance shows up asking to come in to fix the TV
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Hollister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were awesome. Very friendly. Bed was comfortable and the room was nice. Will most definitely rebook in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025