Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near San Francisco Bay

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Escape to a serene oasis with a tranquil water feature and lush greenery.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a spacious reception area with a polished floor, high ceilings, and large windows.
Guests can dine and relax in the spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, featuring tables, chairs, and a large flat-screen TV.
Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Experience the hotel's contemporary design with balconies and large windows, surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
1221 Chess Dr, Foster City, CA, 94404
  • San Francisco Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Mateo County Event Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hillsdale Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room

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

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Foster City

Located within a mile (2 km) of Leo J. Ryan Park, Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG is within 2 miles (3 km) of San Francisco Bay. This 350-room, 3.5-star hotel has an indoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Leo J. Ryan Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Francisco Bay - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • San Mateo County Event Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Hillsdale Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Coyote Point Park - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Drive Up - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbird Chicken - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near San Francisco Bay
Guests staying at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers an off-leash area. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 37-inch LCD TVs with pay movies. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, free newspapers, and free local calls. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

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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
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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 11 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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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Foster City San Mateo
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG?

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jul 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG on Aug 23, 2025 start from $151.0, 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.

What's there to see near Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG?

This hotel is located in Foster City within a short 16-minute walk of Leo J. Ryan Park. You'll also find San Francisco Bay and San Mateo County Event Center within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG include a casino at the property?

No, Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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

Yes, Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG for a fee of USD 150 per pet, per stay. The property also provides an off-leash area.

Does Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

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

The closest major airport to Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is 6 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is located 9.7 mi away (17-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fast check in and check out. Location is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAKOTO

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

10/10 Excellent

JOANN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flew in for funeral services. Nice, clean hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanz

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanz

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

8/10 Good

Nina

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Chariss, Daly City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and proactive staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They need to fix the shower it didn’t turn hot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

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

8/10 Good

Kris

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellamae, Hollister

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We have always stayed in Crowne plaza in Foster city with good experiences however this stay was not very good. This visit we stayed on the 3rd floor. Our carpet did not look clean it smelled musty the room was very stuffy since windows don’t open even for a little to air out rooms! The room was very noisy with some type of loud sound from air conditioning. Windows should be mandatory to have a bit of air flowing thru & carpets need to be steam cleaned. Our room next to ice machine was very noisy with foot traffic. We needed to check out earlier then normal due to smell causing headaches.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kenya

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renzo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Octavio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025