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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

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

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

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About this property

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near San Francisco Bay
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
During your stay at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG, you'll be within walking distance of San Francisco Bay. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from San Francisco Bay and a few minutes from San Mateo County Event Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • 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 films

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.

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
Crowne Plaza Hotel Mateo
Crowne Plaza Mateo
Foster City San Mateo
Crowne Plaza Hotel San Mateo
Crowne Plaza San Mateo
Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City San Mateo
Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City San Mateo an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG Foster City

Reviews

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emilea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to the airport. Great if you have business in Foster City.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

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

10/10 Excellent

jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

guangqian

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

RonGem

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful hotel!! There is renovation going on we had one of the rooms that was recently done!! Only thing first morning we were waken by workers using drills not sure if they were working on a room nextdoor or above us!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

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

Amazing jacuzzi

Amazing jacuzzi and pool, spotless, friendly staff, lovely room. Did I say amazing jacuzzi?!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

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

Fun night

Stay was great except when I booked room I picked onecwith sofabed, when i called downstairs they stated they no longer had sofabeds. Yet our friends whom had rooms next to us both had sofabeds. Luckly they did offer and brought us a rolling bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhodora

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAKOTO

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonny

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere was very serene and the location was convenient for us. Very accessible for our needs and convenient to walk to the mall.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mayli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk lady was not friendly. We asked for a room on a higher floor and she said there was none available. The hotel was not busy at all. Im giving high marks for cleanliness and comfort. The cleaning staff rocks..appreciate coming back to a made up room anc everything thoroughly cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth, Logan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice hotel but our room had leaks in the shower door that put a lot of water on the floor, the hotel fixed it but still it’s a pain. The second leak was from the A/C and the carpet all around the a/c was very wet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rommel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel that has a night club on the weekends. We went for a birthday party. The food was good. Very nice. They have LOTS of renovations goin on. The bacon at the breakfast was🔥🔥.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Milind, BEAVERTON

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

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

Spacious

One night for a birthday party. Service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025