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Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near San Francisco Bay

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Suite, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,000 reviews
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About the area

Foster City

Close to the beach.You'll find San Francisco Bay and Leo J. Ryan Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Mariners Point Golf Center and William E. Walker Recreation Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ice Center at San Mateo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Leo J. Ryan Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mariners Point Golf Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • William E. Walker Recreation Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • JoinVille Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪California Fish Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG

3.5-star hotel near San Francisco Bay
Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Foster City hotel is smoke free.

  • 350 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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  • Free WiFi
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includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG to the airport?

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG is 6 mi (11-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG on May 29, 2026 start from CA $183, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG.

How close is Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 15.1 mi (32-min drive) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 15.1 mi (33-min drive) from Poplar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG have a pool?

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG to downtown Foster City?

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG is 0.4 mi away from Foster City.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 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

Kenneth, Incline Village

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn, Redwood City

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Azin

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Silvina

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room did not have USB friendly outlets to accomodate the digital age of our devices. Our stay was disrupted by a fire alarm blaring at 7:45am and continued until 8:30a. Staff at the restaurant and bistro for an event we attended were not the kindest or most accommodating to our group. Many guests reserved rooms to stay overnight and the hosts of the event were wrongfully mistreated, denied requests and were unhelpful in ensuring that the room under contract would have appropriate turnover of plates and glassware
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juan, hayward

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

HENRY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I called housekeeping at 7am and housekeeping came at 5pm…front desk not good i reserved high level floors and i got lower floor…breakfast is excellent…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

HENRY

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jass

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junior, Hayward

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everyone was great! I had my family over from New Zealand and I wanted them to have a luxurious experience and Crowne Plaza Foster City did just that! From the clean rooms, great receptionists. breakfast buffet, club and smiles all day! You do not need to go anywhere else. If I can I would give them 10 stars.
Front Lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ElyRose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and friendly staff. They make us feel valued.
Lovely lobby
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swarup

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Service was excellent. The staff and the cleaning crew was very nice and helpful. I would recommend your hotel to anyone that asks me if I know of a hotel to stay around the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

M Christine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025