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LiA Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a checkered floor, and framed pictures on the wall.
A room with two leather chairs, a small table with jars, and a window with a view of the street.
A red door with a white frame, surrounded by dense green ivy.
A reception desk with a red curtain backdrop, a chandelier, and a motivational sign on the wall.
A breakfast table with scrambled eggs, croquettes, and a bottle of Chobani yogurt.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
The current price is $82
$72 nightly
$82 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Place, Burton Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of San Carlos History
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(120 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a checkered floor, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a door with a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a grey armchair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

San Carlos

With a stay at LiA Hotel in San Carlos, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Stanford University. .This motel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Stanford University Medical Center and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Shoreline Amphitheatre.
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What's nearby

  • Burton Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum of San Carlos History - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Francisco Bay - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Filoli - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Stanford University - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Carlos Station - 11 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Highlands Sports Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Town - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬6 min walk

About this property

LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

LiA Hotel San Carlos
LiA Hotel
LiA San Carlos
LiA Hotel Motel
LiA Hotel San Carlos
LiA Hotel Motel San Carlos

LiA Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 703 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1132 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place will come again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite local place to stay. Staff and room are great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is my go to hotel. I am always treated very well by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, safe, downtown only couple blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the red decor in the bedroom. Convenient! Lobe this place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ended up having to stay longer after my surgery at stanford and the owner went out of his way to help us stay in the same room. the hotel is VERY clean. All staff is very kind. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were as cute and nicely decorated as advertised. Very clean. The manager/hosts were making dinner when I checked in and it smelled delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay for a price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and ok place to stay on a budget
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Good not great a reasonable place to stay for a short time. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful! The bed and the room was very comfortable. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi was not even working. The room looked like a hundred years old room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed at the Lia hotel and loved it. We were here for the S.F. Giant’s game and it was a perfect walk to and from the park. It also is so close to Chinatown, Union Square, and downtown. The front desk manager, Vincent was awesome and we look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and happy with the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had 4 rooms. Room 212 has sewer flies that were not controlled during the 1 week stay. Sand furniture surfaces were aticky. Room 214 bed sheets were not changed from last guest. Room 115 TV remote doesn't work. Room 215 was ok. The positive is that the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable..And that’s all I needed. San Carlos is a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet, comfy , easy parking and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026