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Hotel Aura SFO

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Bathtub, free toiletries, towels
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $153
$134 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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190 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA, 94066
  • Place, Artichoke Joe's Casino
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Millbrae Square Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(252 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Bruno

When you stay at Hotel Aura SFO in San Bruno, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Chase Center. .This hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Oracle Park and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Golden Gate Park.

What's nearby

  • Artichoke Joe's Casino - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Millbrae Square Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Millbrae Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Central Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Oracle Park - 20 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Bruno Station - 3 min drive
  • San Bruno Station - 20 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Seoul Kalbi Korean B.B.Q - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mexicana Produce Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Mi Durango - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

This San Bruno hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 55-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary at scheduled times.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Hotel San Bruno West SFO
Howard Johnson Express San Bruno SFO West
Hotel Aura San Bruno
Aura San Bruno
Hotel Aura SFO
Aura SFO
Hotel Aura SFO Hotel
Hotel Aura SFO San Bruno
Hotel Aura SFO Hotel San Bruno

Hotel Aura SFO Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1597 out of 2649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 714 out of 2649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 234 out of 2649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 2649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 2649 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shitel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a stay near the airport great value .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, clean room and friendly staff would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for overnight to airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, perfect location for early morning flight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and accommodation. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here many times and the rooms are clean, staff courteous and helpful, and location great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Si

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel itself bit dated but nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, free airport shuttle, good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Easy parking. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Easy access to SFO
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Great Staff and Closer to the Airport
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lived the front desk staff and it was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff were courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good airport hotel with extremely friendly staff. Airport shuttle worked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Front desk very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was dated, but staff were wonderful and it was a clean and quiet place to stay for a night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Maria Del Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, near the airport. Convenient and provided parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy stopover on the way to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a sleeper of a good hotel. Comfortable, clean, friendly staff, free parking and breakfast, and close to SFO, all at a reasonable price. My third time staying and I'll be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zhihao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the experience of living is nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to the airport after our flight arrived so was very convenient. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Very nice selection of breakfast items. Staff was helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond. Perfect hotel for why I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026