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Hotel Aura SFO

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free airport shuttle at this 3-star San Bruno hotel

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Free daily continental breakfast
Free self parking
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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, SFO Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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
(57 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Bruno

Near the airport.You'll find Artichoke Joe's Casino and Millbrae Square Shopping Center within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. SFO Museum and Mills-Peninsula Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Artichoke Joe's Casino - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Millbrae Square Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Shops at Tanforan - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Central Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • SFO Museum - 4 min drive - 1.6 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
  • ‪Mexicana Produce Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Societea - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Mi Durango - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aura SFO

Enjoy the free airport shuttle at this 3-star San Bruno hotel
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free at scheduled times. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a television in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Aura SFO. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star San Bruno hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2004
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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
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Hotel Aura SFO Hotel
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Hotel Aura SFO Hotel San Bruno

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Aura SFO to the airport?

Hotel Aura SFO is 3.8 mi (7-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Aura SFO?

As of Mar 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Aura SFO on Mar 7, 2026 start from 109.0, 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.

Does Hotel Aura SFO have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Aura SFO offers a free airport shuttle, available from 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM at scheduled times.

How close is Hotel Aura SFO to the beach?

This hotel is 12 mi (22-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 12.4 mi (20-min drive) from Rockaway Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Aura SFO offer free breakfast?

Hotel Aura SFO offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Aura SFO?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (16-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Aura SFO?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Aura SFO?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Aura SFO have a pool?

Hotel Aura SFO does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Aura SFO have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Aura SFO to downtown San Bruno?

Hotel Aura SFO is 0.9 mi away from San Bruno.

Hotel Aura SFO Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1562 out of 2600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 706 out of 2600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 228 out of 2600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 2600 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BEN, Honolulu

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is well taken care of and the front desk associates were nice. Our room was good, for one night. Breakfast was good but there wasn't a lot of protein options. The downside is you can hear EVERYTHING in this hotel. The walls are paper thin. Walking down the hallways you can here conversations behind every door without intending to. The people next door were getting busy with it and it felt like it was in the same room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent. The front desk clerk was very friendly and efficient. I highly recommend this budget friendly hotel. Everywhere was spotlessly clean as well as convenient to restaurants, groceries, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Oishi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, El Cajon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a very nice airport hotel with free shuttle and breakfast. The shuttle was on time, we slept well and got back to the airport in plenty of time to make our flight the next day. Very pleasantly surprised with this budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, MCHENRY

Th
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a older facility in a les affluent section of town. It suffers from the the afflictions of age and lack of maintenance. The room was not very clean but the sheets were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast Buffet. Quiet clean rooms. Parking!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Farrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean hotel and near airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the bed comfortable. The only downside, as in prior reviews, was the lack of soundproofing between floors. But that's standard for older built hotels so not really a surprise. A real bonus was having underground free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room felt neglected. Furniture was chipped and tired. Room need to be totally renewed and updated. Service though was good at check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coreen, San Jose

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jailene

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Bottom line is everything is overpriced nowadays. Given that reality, this is reasonably priced in an inflated environment. Because of that, I could use them again if there wasn’t a better value available. The woman at the front desk who has worked there for 10 years was friendly and helpful. Specifically: Shuttle runs every hour and makes many stops for other hotels, is pretty small and can get crowded. Check out is 11 am and the shuttle doesn’t operate from 11:08 am to 3 pm. So they try to make sure you’re out at 11 am. If you want a late checkout and want to also use the shuttle, keep this in mind. WIFI was bad. I was in room 311. Breakfast was very basic. I could have skipped the breakfast and it would not have been a loss. Room is spacious but dated. Certain things should be replaced. No smart tv.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ankit

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in and checkout, and centrally located. Free parking was a big plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025