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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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

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1221 Chess Dr, Foster City, CA, 94404
  • Place, Leo J. Ryan Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mariners Point Golf Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Edgewater Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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About the neighborhood

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 Lakeshore Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Leo J. Ryan Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mariners Point Golf Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Edgewater Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Parkside Aquatic Park - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Lakeshore Park Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tpumps - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbird Chicken - ‬10 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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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 Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG on Dec 19, 2025 start from $144.0, 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 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 1.9 mi (7-min drive) from Lakeshore Park Beach and 15.1 mi (30-min drive) from Half Moon Bay State 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.

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. 540 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

2/10 Terrible

DONGYU

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROLAND, SAN FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I noticed that the noise from the freeway permeates through the windows. That was not a problem for me. Because I always bring earplugs with me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under construction and was a little noisy during the day. However, overall we enjoyed our stay and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unable to sleep due to road noise. Room is supposed to have double glazed windows to reduce noise from freeway outside however some panes are missing. Up all night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janice, Daly City

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can go and have fun to the Bistro club house in the Hotel, where You can have dinner, drinks and a Nice DJ music
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Staff & service
Surprised me how easy everything was , room was beautiful & newly renovated, they gave me more than 2 kurrig s!! Yahoo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay! The front desk staff were awesome—so welcoming and helpful from the moment I arrived. Every employee I encountered was friendly and professional, which made the experience even better. The hotel was spotless, the location was perfect, and everything exceeded my expectations. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morcos, Fountain Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

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

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved indoor pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

guangqian

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled 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